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Charles Koch and Chase Koch Release New Leadership Book and AI Learning Tool

“Becoming a Principle-Driven Leader” is designed to help anyone apply 41 timeless principles to lead, grow and empower others.

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Wichita

Koch Innovation Challenge Is Where Future Problem-Solvers Find Their Footing

Through the Koch Innovation Challenge and the Shocker Design Experience, Koch and WSU are empowering freshmen students to grow their entrepreneurial mindsets.

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Our People

Charles Koch and Chase Koch Lead a Principled Discussion with Interns

At the annual intern Fireside Chat, both leaders shared personal knowledge about experimental discovery, being contribution-motivated and how to lead a life of meaning.

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Principle-Driven Leader

Charles Koch and Chase Koch Share the Principles Driving One of America’s Largest Private Companies

On the All-In podcast, the Kochs share the time-tested principles driving six decades of growth — and how you can use them too.

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Innovation

The Unseen Hero Protecting the 'Mona Lisa'

On January 28, 2024, Guardian Clarity™ glass once again protected the "Mona Lisa" from would-be vandals, who attempted to throw canned soup at the famous piece of art. The Louvre has confirmed that no damage was done to the painting.

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Innovation

The Latest Advancement in Commercial Construction is … Wood

The unique wood structure of 619 Ponce in downtown Atlanta is the result of collaboration with customers on their unmet needs, innovative thinking and a focus on long-term value creation. When completed, it will be the largest mass timber building made from southern yellow pine and showcase the benefits of challenging traditional construction methods.

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Investments

KOCH INVESTS: Expanding manufacturing capacity for a key energy technology

Koch Disruptive Technologies led a series B funding round in MetOx International, a leading North American manufacturer of high-temperature superconducting wire (HTS).

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Our People

Koch Wins Wichitas Best Place to Work for a Second Year in a Row

Koch is once again "Wichita's Best Place to Work," showing when contribution-motivated employees practice and apply Koch's Principle Based Management™ framework, they can realize their potential and maximize contributions to Koch's long-term success.

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Principle Based Management

Transforming Teamwork: How a Culture Change Reenergized Georgia-Pacific’s Brewton Mill

Georgia-Pacific’s facility in Brewton, Alabama, was struggling to financially break even. The team disrupted how they interacted together by applying principles of knowledge sharing and collaboration. The result – Brewton is now the company’s most competitive containerboard mill. Watch Trae and Waymon’s story, one of many examples contributing to the site’s success.

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Stewardship

INVISTA Victoria Wetland Inspires Generations of Students

INVISTA’s Victoria, Texas wetland project is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The wetland serves as an outdoor environmental classroom for the community and demonstrates Koch’s long-term commitment to environmental stewardship.

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