Birchtech Appoints Charlie Cooper as Business Development Manager, Strengthening Its Commitment to Rural and Small Water Systems

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Birchtech Appoints Charlie Cooper as Business Development Manager, Strengthening Its Commitment to Rural and Small Water SystemsAuthor of the article:Cooper Brings 21 Years of Water Treatment Experience, from Mine Water Discharge to Drinking Water, Including Five Years Overseeing the West Virginia Rural Water Association’s Emerging Contaminants ProgramTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountCORSICANA, Texas, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Birchtech Corp. (NYSE American: BCHT) (TSX: BCHT) (“Birchtech” or the “Company”), a leader in specialty activated carbon technologies for sustainable air and water treatment, today announced the appointment of Charlie Cooper as Business Development Manager, effective October 1, 2026. In this role, Mr. Cooper will lead efforts to develop and expand Birchtech’s relationships with municipalities, public service districts, and utility operators, with a focus on rural and small water systems.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Mr. Cooper brings 21 years of hands-on water treatment experience, spanning industrial mine water discharge to municipal drinking water. Most recently, he spent five years with the West Virginia Rural Water Association (WVRWA), overseeing its Emerging Contaminants Program and helping systems across the state prepare for new testing, treatment, and regulatory demands. Before joining WVRWA, Mr. Cooper served as a Water Plant Operator for the City of Lewisburg, West Virginia, gaining frontline experience running a public drinking water system. Earlier in his career, Mr. Cooper led the Environmental Department at Alpha Natural Resources, then one of the nation’s largest coal producers, managing water treatment and compliance across 131 mining permits.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againMr. Cooper’s appointment reflects Birchtech’s strategic focus on expanding its water treatment presence across the nation’s nearly 50,000 community water systems, particularly among smaller utilities where compliance pressures remain significant and internal resources are often limited. He will work closely with Birchtech’s operations and R&D teams to identify client needs and connect them with practical, cost-effective solutions.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“Charlie understands the realities rural water systems face every day, especially the challenge of meeting evolving PFAS regulations on a limited budget,” said Richard MacPherson, Birchtech Chief Executive Officer. “Charlie has spent years helping these systems prepare for emerging contaminants, and that experience is exactly what we need as we work to bring Carbon Rejuvenation™ to smaller utilities that stand to benefit most from its potential cost savings and operational efficiency. We expect that he will help us listen better, respond faster, and deliver solutions that truly fit the communities we serve, as we continue to scale our water business and drive long-term value for my fellow shareholders.”“Charlie has worked on nearly every side of water treatment, from mine discharge sites to a city drinking water plant to helping rural systems tackle emerging contaminants,” said Dennis Baranik, Director of National Sales at Birchtech. “That kind of range is rare, and it means Charlie knows our customers’ challenges from the inside. We’re excited to put that experience to work for the communities he has served for years.”This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Birchtech Corp. (NYSE American: BCHT) (TSX: BCHT) is a leader in specialty activated carbon technologies delivering innovative solutions for air and water purification to support a cleaner, more sustainable future. The Company provides patented SEA® sorbent technologies for mercury emissions capture for the coal-fired utility sector and SEA disruptive water purification technologies with a specialization on removing contaminants, including ‘forever chemicals’ such as PFAS, from potable water and industrial wastewater. Backed by a strong intellectual property portfolio and a team of activated carbon experts, Birchtech provides cleaner air to North American communities and is applying this expertise to a novel approach in water purification. To learn more, please visit www.birchtech.com.With the exception of historical information contained in this press release, content herein may contain “forward-looking statements” that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 or forward-looking information under applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements are generally identified by using words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” and similar expressions, but these words are not the exclusive means of identifying forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this release include, without limitation, statements relating to expected developments and growth in Birchtech’s business, including the Company’s water treatment growth strategy, the anticipated contributions of Mr. Cooper, and the planned commercialization of its Carbon Rejuvenation™ technology. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. In addition, this release contains time-sensitive information that reflects management’s best analysis only as of the date of this release. Birchtech does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events, information or circumstances that arise after the date of this release. Further information concerning issues that could materially affect financial performance or other forward-looking statements contained in this release can be found in Birchtech’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission or Canadian securities regulators.Investor Relations Contact:This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.