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12/22/08Kennametal Named Best-Practice Partner for New Product and Service Innovation
LATROBE, Pa., Dec 22, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Kennametal Inc. announced today that it has been named one of five best-practice partners in new product and service innovation for improving front-end effectiveness by APQC, a nonprofit organization and internationally recognized leader in benchmarking, knowledge management, measurement and quality programs. In a survey process that included numerous corporations in the U.S. known for their excellence in new product de... 
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11/24/08Kennametal Management Meeting with Financial Community in Los Angeles and San Francisco
LATROBE, Pa., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced today that Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Frank P. Simpkins will meet with various members of the financial community on December 4 and 5, 2008, in Los Angeles and San Francisco, respectively. The presentation slides will be available on the company's website, http://www.kennametal.com, through January 5, 2009. Once on the homepage, select "Investor Relations" and then "Events." ... 
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11/12/08Kennametal Management Meeting with Financial Community in Detroit and Boston
LATROBE, Pa., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced today that Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Frank P. Simpkins will meet with various members of the financial community on November 24 and 25, 2008, in Detroit and Boston, respectively. The presentation slides will be available on the company's website, http://www.kennametal.com, through December 26, 2008. Once on the homepage, select "Investor Relations" and then "Events." Kenn... 
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11/11/08Kennametal Honors Excellence in Environmental Health and Safety
LATROBE, Pa., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kennametal Inc. announced today that it has presented its seventh annual Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Excellence Awards to six Kennametal teams worldwide. These awards recognize excellence in promoting progressive environmental, health and safety initiatives, and are in alignment with Kennametal's Protecting Our Planet initiative, aimed at an accelerated focus on the environment and conservation. This year a record number of 80 n... 
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10/28/08Kennametal Management Meeting with Financial Community in New York City and Presenting at Goldman Sachs Global Industrials Conference
LATROBE, Pa., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT - News) announced today that Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Frank P. Simpkins will meet with various members of the financial community on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, in New York City.In addition, Mr. Simpkins will present at the Goldman Sachs Global Industrials Conference on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and will be available on the company... 
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10/23/08Kennametal Announces Record First Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results
-- Records set for sales, adjusted EPS and adjusted ROIC for the September quarter -- Organic sales growth of 3 percent -- Reported EPS of $0.47; adjusted EPS of $0.57 LATROBE, Pa., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT - News) today reported record sales, adjusted EPS and adjusted ROIC for its first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2008. Sales increased over the prior year by 9 percent, including organic sales growth of 3 percent. This marked the company's 19th... 
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10/10/08Kennametal Announces Conference Call and Webcast on First Quarter Fiscal Year 2009 Earnings Results
LATROBE, Pa., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 10 a.m. Eastern Time, Thursday, October 23, 2008 Hosted by: Carlos M. Cardoso - Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Frank P. Simpkins - Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Listen via real-time audio on the Kennametal website at www.kennametal.com Select "Investor Relations" and then "Events" Replay available through November 23, 2008 Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT - News) is a leading globa... 
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10/01/08Kennametal Announces New Chief Technical Officer
LATROBE, Pa., Oct 01, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced today that John R. Tucker has been elected Vice President and Chief Technical Officer. This appointment is effective October 1, 2008. "We are pleased to have John join the Kennametal team. His successful experience in maximizing organizational performance will be a real asset to us, as will his background in rapidly growing industries such as aerospace and energy. Our RD&E functi... 
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10/01/08Kennametal Announces New Chief Information Officer
LATROBE, Pa., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT - News) announced today that Steven R. Hanna has been elected Vice President and Chief Information Officer. This appointment is effective October 1, 2008."With more than 30 years of experience in various aspects of information technology in a variety of industries, Steve has a strong track record of driving IT productivity, functionality and availability," commented Carlos Cardoso, Kennametal Chairman, President and C... 
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09/30/08Frost & Sullivan Lauds Kennametal's Adoption for its Best-in-class New Product Development Process to Build an Innovative and Green Product Portfolio
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sep 30, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Based on its recent analysis of the cutting tools market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Kennametal Inc. with the 2008 North American Frost & Sullivan Green Excellence of the Year Award for its exceptional approach toward the stage-gated new product development process, which is a component of the Kennametal Value Business Systems (KVBS), Kennametal's global management operating system. While this approach ... 
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09/05/08Kennametal Management Holds Analyst Day Event for Financial Community September 17, 2008
LATROBE, Pa., Sept 05, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced today that its Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Carlos M. Cardoso, as well as key members of the senior management team, will provide an update on the company's strategy and its outlook at a meeting with the financial community on Wednesday, September 17, in New York. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time and is expected to end by 11:0... 
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09/04/08Kennametal Management to Meet with Financial Community at the International Manufacturing Technology Show
LATROBE, Pa., Sept 04, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced today that Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Carlos M. Cardoso, and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Frank P. Simpkins, will meet with various members of the financial community on September 9, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois, during the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS). Discussion at the meetings will be limited to matters regarding IMTS ... 
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08/25/08Kennametal Announces Acquisition of Tricon Metals & Services; Expands Advanced Materials Business
LATROBE, Pa., Aug 25, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Tricon Metals & Services, Inc. Closing is planned for October 2008 and remains subject to negotiated conditions of closing. Tricon will become part of Kennametal's Advanced Materials Solutions Group (AMSG), and the acquisition is expected to be accretive to earnings within twelve months following closing. Tr... 
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07/24/08Kennametal Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results for Fiscal 2008
- Records set for sales, adjusted EPS and adjusted ROIC for June quarter and fiscal year - Quarter and fiscal year organic sales growth of 4 percent - Quarter reported EPS of $0.77; adjusted EPS of $0.85 - Fiscal year reported EPS of $2.15; adjusted EPS of $2.76 LATROBE, Pa., July 24, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) reported today that it achieved new records for sales, adjusted EPS and adjusted ROIC for both the quarter and fiscal year... 
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07/21/08Kennametal's Innovation Strategy Delivers More than $200 Million in Customer Productivity Savings
LATROBE, Pa., July 21, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced today that it has reached more than $230 million in documented savings to its customers worldwide for fiscal year 2008. The savings were tracked in head-to-head comparisons with competitors' products for holemaking, milling, turning and other metalworking tasks at customers' facilities around the world. "We are very excited to reach this milestone and will continue to work clos... 
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07/14/08Kennametal Announces New President MSSG
LATROBE, Pa., July 14, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced today that Paul DeMand has been elected Vice President and President of the company's Metalworking Solutions Services Group (MSSG), effective July 14, 2008. "We are excited to have Paul join the Kennametal team. His expertise in industrial products, manufacturing, business development and strategic planning across various industries, along with his global experience, are a good... 
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07/10/08Kennametal Announces Conference Call and Webcast on Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Earnings Results
10 a.m. Eastern Time, Thursday, July 24, 2008 Hosted by: Carlos M. Cardoso - Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Frank P. Simpkins - Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Listen via real-time audio on the Kennametal website at www.kennametal.com Click on "Investor Relations" and then select "Events" Replay available through August 23, 2008 LATROBE, Pa., July 10, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) is a leading global supplier... 
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07/07/08Kennametal Promotes John H. Jacko, Jr., To Chief Marketing Officer
LATROBE, Pa., July 7, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced today that it has promoted John H. Jacko, Jr., to Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Mr. Jacko will assume enterprise-wide responsibility for marketing and strategy. "John brought an extensive global experience in marketing and strategy to Kennametal," said Kennametal Chairman, President and CEO Carlos M. Cardoso. "He has helped us further our global growth strategies and ha... 
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06/24/08Cardoso Named to Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI Executive Committee
LATROBE, Pa., June 24, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced today that Chairman, President and CEO Carlos Cardoso has been named a member of the Executive Committee of the Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI Board leadership team. Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI is a leading business research and executive education organization and advocate for manufacturing interests since 1933. "Mr. Cardoso has been an invaluable MAPI Trustee and we are delighted ... 
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05/28/08Kennametal Management Presenting at KeyBanc Capital Markets and Wachovia Conferences
LATROBE, Pa., May 28, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced today that Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Carlos M. Cardoso, and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Frank P. Simpkins will present at the KeyBanc Capital Markets Industrial, Automotive & Transportation Conference on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 in Boston. In addition, Mr. Simpkins will present at the Wachovia Nantucket Equity Conference on Wednesday, June 25, ... 
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05/07/08Kennametal Management Presenting at Barrington Research Industrial Growth Conference
LATROBE, Pa., May 7, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced today that Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Frank P. Simpkins will present at the Barrington Research Industrial Growth Conference on Wednesday, May 21, 2008. The presentation slides will be available through June 20, 2008, on the company's website, http://www.kennametal.com. Once on the homepage, select "Investor Relations" and then "Events". Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: K... 
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04/24/08Kennametal Sets Records for Sales, Adjusted EPS and ROIC; Incurs Goodwill Impairment Charge
- Sales of $690 million, up 12% year-over-year including 4% organic growth - Reported EPS of $0.30; adjusted EPS of $0.75 - Sales, adjusted EPS and adjusted ROIC were March quarter records - Announces actions to further improve operations LATROBE, Pa., April 24, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) today reported that sales for its fiscal 2008 third quarter increased 12 percent from the prior year quarter, including organic sales growth of 4... 
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04/10/08Kennametal Announces Conference Call and Webcast on Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 Earnings Results
LATROBE, Pa., April 10, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- 10 a.m. Eastern Time, Thursday, April 24, 2008 Hosted by: Carlos M. Cardoso - Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Frank P. Simpkins - Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Listen via real-time audio on the Kennametal website at www.kennametal.com Click on "Investor Relations" and then select "Events" ... 
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03/26/08Kennametal Chosen 'Tops' in Customer Service
LATROBE, Pa., March 26, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced today that it was chosen as the top cutting tool manufacturer by readers who responded to a recent PLANT, Canada's Industry Newspaper survey. With a circulation of around 30,000, the publication reaches engineering, plant operations, production, maintenance, purchasing and executive operating management personnel across a wide range of industry sectors, including aerospace and ... 
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03/06/08Kennametal Management Meeting with Financial Community at CONEXPO-CON/AGG(R) 2008 Exposition
LATROBE, Pa., March 6, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced today that Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Carlos M. Cardoso and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Frank P. Simpkins will meet with various members of the financial community on March 12, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the CONEXPO-CON/AGG Exposition. Held every three years, the exposition showcases the latest equipment, products, services and techno... 
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02/05/08Kennametal Management Meeting with Financial Community in Boston and New York City
LATROBE, Pa., Feb. 5, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced today that Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Carlos M. Cardoso, and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Frank P. Simpkins will meet with various members of the financial community in Boston on Friday, February 15, 2008. In addition, Mr. Simpkins will meet with various members of the financial community in New York City on February 19 and 20, 2008. The pres... 
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01/23/08Kennametal Reports Earnings of $0.64 Per Share for Second Quarter Fiscal 2008, Up 68 Percent From Prior Year
- Sales of $647 million, up 14% year-over-year - Earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $0.64 - Sales, EPS and adjusted ROIC were December quarter records LATROBE, Pa., Jan 23, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) today reported fiscal 2008 second quarter EPS of $0.64, an increase of 68 percent from the prior year quarter reported EPS of $0.38. EPS increased 52 percent compared with prior year quarter adjusted EPS of $0.42. All EPS amounts presen... 
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01/09/08Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) Announces Conference Call and Webcast on Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 Earnings Results
LATROBE, Pa., Jan 09, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- 10 a.m. Eastern Time, Wednesday, January 23, 2008 A Question and Answer Period for the Financial Community Will Immediately Follow Management's Presentation Hosted by: Carlos M. Cardoso -- Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Frank P. Simpkins -- Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Listen via real-time audio on the Kennametal website at www.kennametal.com Click ... 
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