Koppers Fran Wisniewski Earns 2025 Women MAKE Award

Company Highlights - Koppers announced that Fran Wisniewski, the recently retired Vice President of Long-Range Planning, received The Manufacturing Institute's 2025 Women MAKE Award, recognizing her leadership and excellence in the manufacturing industry [1][4] - Wisniewski has had a 45-year career at Koppers, holding various leadership roles, including Vice President of the Utility and Construction division and Global Director of Business Development and Analysis, contributing to the company's strategic acquisitions and business optimization [2][4] - As a founding member of Koppers' employee resource group LINKwomen, she developed a scholarship program for female relatives of employees and mentored many young female employees [3] Industry Recognition - The Women MAKE Awards celebrate women in science, technology, engineering, and production careers, encouraging award winners to mentor the next generation of female talent in manufacturing [4] - The Manufacturing Institute aims to build a workforce prepared for 21st-century challenges, providing solutions to workforce issues and promoting community prosperity [7] Company Overview - Koppers is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood preservation technologies, and carbon compounds, employing 2,200 individuals [5] - The company focuses on creating and preserving essential infrastructure elements, including railroad crossties and utility poles, while innovating to meet future needs [5]