Based in Latrobe, PA, Kennametal Inc. is a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of high-speed metal cutting tools, tooling systems and wear-resistant parts. Its products are marketed through a number of channels to the end users, comprising manufacturers of machine tools, transportation vehicles and various components, airframe, aerospace components, machinery (light and heavy), components (energy-related), and others. Also, the company’s products are used by manufacturers and suppliers in the oil and gas exploration, road construction, and other industries.

On a geographical basis, Kennametal has operations in the Americas (49% of fiscal 2024 net revenues), Asia Pacific (31%) and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) (20%). Exiting fiscal 2024 (ended June 2024), it had approximately 8,400 employees.

Effective Jul 1, 2020, the company started reporting its results under two business segments — Metal Cutting (combining the former Industrial and WIDIA segments) and Infrastructure. A brief discussion of the segments is provided below.

The Metal Cutting segment (62.6% of revenues generated in fiscal 2024) is engaged in manufacturing tooling and metal-cutting products as well as related services. The segment offers products like hole-making, turning, threading and toolmaking systems.

End markets served include transportation, aerospace & defense, energy and general engineering. The main product brands under the segment are Kennametal, WIDIA Hanita, WIDIA and WIDIA GTD.

The Infrastructure segment (37.4% of revenues generated in fiscal 2024) deals in earth-cutting tools, ceramic and tungsten carbide components as well as metallurgical powders. The segment serves end users in the aerospace & defense, energy, general engineering and earthworks markets.

These players, in turn, support mining, oil and gas, petrochemical, process, aerospace, packaging and other industries. The main product brand offered under the segment is Kennametal.