Eye on Technology" to feature Kennametal Inc.

From producing the smallest tool to meeting the needs of the largest corporation, Kennametal strives to provide innovative and one-of-a-kind manufacturing solutions.

Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB) July 24, 2004 -- Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of Kennametal Inc. for its innovative, educational television series Eye on Technology.

From producing the smallest tool to meeting the needs of the largest corporation, Kennametal strives to provide innovative and one-of-a-kind manufacturing solutions. Kennametal is the premier tooling solutions supplier in the world with operational excellence throughout the value chain and best-in-class manufacturing and technology. The company also delivers superior shareowner value through top-tier financial performance.

Kennametal is strategically organized along four global business units: Metalworking Solutions and Services Group, Advanced Materials Solutions Group, J&L Industrial Supply and Full Service Supply. The company provides customers a broad range of technologically advanced tools, tooling systems and engineering services aimed at improving customers' manufacturing competitiveness. Kennametal's products utilize highly complex metallurgy and materials science in tungsten carbide powders, high-speed steels, ceramics, industrial diamond and other materials that are particularly resistant to heat, abrasion, pressure and wear.

Kennametal is the market leader in North America in metalcutting tools and is second in Europe and worldwide. It is the undisputed global market leader in tools for the mining and highway construction industries. Kennametal markets its products under several highly respected, widely recognized brand names, including Kennametal, Widia, Cleveland Twist Drill, Greenfield, Hanita, Circle Machine, Rübig, Conforma Clad Inc., Vermont Tap & Die, Disston, Blu-Mol, RTW, Carbidie and Adaptive Technologies.

Innovation, perseverance, and close attention to customer needs have characterized Kennametal since its founding. In 1938, after years of research, metallurgist Philip M. McKenna created a tungsten-titanium carbide alloy for cutting tools that provided a productivity breakthrough in the machining of steel. "Kennametal" cut faster and lasted longer, and thereby facilitated metalworking in products from automobiles to airliners to machinery. With his invention, Philip started the McKenna Metals Company in Latrobe, PA. Later renamed Kennametal, the corporation has become a world leader in the metalworking industry and remains headquartered in Latrobe.

A unique feature of Kennametal is its commitment not only to the most advanced metallurgic technologies, but also its commitment to education. Offering courses in Metal Cutting Application Engineering from beginner to advanced levels, Kennametal University provides students with expert instruction from recognized and successful professionals in the metalworking and marketing fields. In May 2002, Kennametal even partnered with New Century Careers, providing free manufacturing seminars and advanced training for local manufacturers-furthering their reputation as a corporation concerned with matters beyond their quality product. For more information, see www.kennametal.com.

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