Koppers Signs 5-Year Sales Contract; Value of Deal $20-25M

Koppers Inc., a subsidiary of Koppers Holdings Inc. KOP, and FirstEnergy Corp. ("FirstEnergy") have agreed to a five-year contract that begins June 16, 2011, and continues through June 15, 2016. Under the terms of the agreement Koppers will provide treated utility poles to FirstEnergy through its Railroad and Utility Products business at a total estimated value of $20-$25 million over the contract period.