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Koch Industries, Inc. is named for Fred C. Koch, who developed an improved method of converting heavy oil into gasoline in 1927. His entrepreneurial drive formed the foundation of what would eventually become the largest private company in the United States.

Wood River Refinery
near East St. Louis, Ill. (1940s)

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3/1/2010

Koch Energy Europe Limited to trade natural gas, power and emissions

2/22/2010

Koch Fertilizer Companies Launch Projects in France, United Kingdom, Australia, Mexico and United States

2/16/2010

Koch Industries, Inc. Sponsors Big Brothers Big Sisters Statewide Campaign

2/10/2010

Georgia-Pacific’s Wauna Mill Donates 682 Acres to The Nature Conservancy

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