Koppers Utility & Industrial Products (KUIP), a division of Koppers. is the largest American-owned provider of wood utility p ... oles and crossarms. Utilizing their nationwide network of manufacturing plants and distribution centers, KUIP annually produces nearly 1 million units to support the needs of investor-owned, municipal, and co-operative utilities along with both telecommunication businesses and contractors. KUIP is also a leading providing of foundation and marine piling as well as construction-related products suppling Innovative, heavy-duty treated wood solutions designed to withstand Mother Nature and protect what’s important: people and business. As a long-time proponent of sustainable business practices, KUIP was the first major wood treater to integrate end-of-life disposal services as a key part of their service offerings through Koppers Recovery. KUIP’s parent company, Koppers, Inc. is a publicly held, diversified worldwide wood technology provider with a significant presence in multiple infrastructure industries including wood preservation chemicals and wood rail ties. Headquartered in Pittsburg, PA, Koppers (NYSE:KOP) employs more than 1,800 associates, serving customers through a comprehensive global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities located in North America, South America, Australasia, China and Europe. read more