Dr. Barry J. Cooper, Johnson Matthey Catalytic Systems Division Honored For His Significant Contributions to the United States Efforts to Achieve Clean Air
16 October 2000
Dr. Barry J. Cooper, Johnson Matthey Catalytic Systems Division Honored For His Significant Contributions to the United States Efforts to Achieve Clean Air
WAYNE, Pa., Oct. 16 The year 2000 is a milestone not only
for Johnson Matthey's Catalytic Systems Division but also for the United
States. It marks the 25th anniversary of Johnson Matthey's North American
catalyst manufacturing and technical facility, which was established in 1975.
Plus it was the first full year in which automobiles were offered for sale in
the United States equipped with advanced emission control technology -- such
as the catalytic converter. Currently, over 85% of new automobiles sold
worldwide are equipped with a catalytic converter and in the United States;
this technological breakthrough has reduced pollution by over 1.5 billion
tons.
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the three-way catalytic converter,
the Manufacturers of Emission Control Association (MECA) recently held a
reception at the US Capitol in Washington D.C. During the reception MECA
honored individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions
to this Nation's goal to achieve clean air. In recognition for his efforts in
the development of the first three-way catalyst, Dr. Barry J. Cooper, Vice
President of Technology for Johnson Matthey's Catalytic Systems Division in
North America was one of the honored guests.
Dr. Cooper stated, upon receiving the award, that he was "deeply honored
to be the recipient of an award representing the cumulative effort of many
people in Johnson Matthey who have not only contributed to making the nation's
air cleaner, but have created an new industry which has grown throughout the
world."
Dr. Cooper joined Johnson Matthey in 1964 in the central research group in
the United Kingdom. In 1970, he started his research work in automotive
catalysis and obtained several early patents on platinum/rhodium three-way
catalysts, which subsequently became the prime catalyst system to control
emissions from automobiles. He transferred to the United States in 1979 as
Principal Scientist in the North American Operation and has recently taken the
lead role in Johnson Matthey's Diesel Emission Control Group.
Honored worldwide for his achievements, Dr. Cooper has been the recipient
of prestigious awards such as the MacRobert award from the Royal Academy of
Engineering for technical innovation, the Henry J. Albert award for
outstanding contributions to the Science of Precious Metals, the Arch T.
Colwell merit award for outstanding contribution to SAE technical literature,
and is an SAE Fellow.
Johnson Matthey's Catalytic Systems Division is the world's leading
producer of autocatalysts for emission control with nine manufacturing plants
worldwide, supported by eight technical centers, strategically located to
support its global business.
For more information, contact Henry Hippert, Marketing Manager, Johnson
Matthey Catalytic Systems Division, 456 Devon Park Drive, Wayne, PA 19087-
1889; Tel: (610)341-3484; Fax: (610)341-8545; E-mail: hippeh@jmusa.com