EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8) pertaining to the Employee Savings Plan of Koppers Industries, Inc. and
Subsidiaries and the Koppers Industries, Inc. Savings Plan for Union Hourly
Employees of our reports (a) dated January 28, 2000, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements and schedule of Koppers Industries, Inc.
included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) and (b) dated June 8, 2000 with
respect to the financial statements and schedule of the Employee Savings Plan of
Koppers Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries included in the Plan's Annual Report
(Form 11-K), both for the year ended December 31, 1999, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Ernst & Young LLP
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
June 16, 2000