Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Since 1938
Kennametal manufactures cutting tools, engineered wear components, and tungsten carbide and ceramic materials. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, and was founded in 1938. It has an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, military-defense, industrial equipment, and aerospace industries. In September 2026, it introduced a new additive tungsten carbide grade for next-generation metal cutting tools, as reported on its own website.
Kennametal at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1938
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Certifications
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap
Import activity
2876
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Military & Defense
Industrial Equipment
Aerospace
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
2876
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
China · Germany · Belgium · Greece
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Kennametal.
What this tells a buyer
Customs records list 2,876 shipments associated with the company, with origins including China, Germany, and Belgium among the most frequent.
The company holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and Nadcap certifications, and its public product listings include machining, tooling, and casting.
In August 2026, the company reported fiscal 2026 and fourth-quarter results, and in June 2026 it disclosed a $500 million term loan and an expanded revolving credit facility.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
88 years in operation (founded 1938).
2,876 US import shipments on record.
Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Kennametal manufactures cutting tools, engineered wear components, and tungsten carbide and ceramic materials. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, and was founded in 1938. It has an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, military-defense, industrial equipment, and aerospace industries. In September 2026, it introduced a new additive tungsten carbide grade for next-generation metal cutting tools, as reported on its own website.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1938 |
Headquarters | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap |
What Kennametal makes
The company holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and Nadcap certifications, and its public product listings include machining, tooling, and casting.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Machining, Tooling, Emissions, Casting, Composite (source: kennametal.com).
Certifications
Kennametal is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — kennametal.com
IATF 16949 — kennametal.com
ISO 13485 — kennametal.com
ISO 14001 — kennametal.com
ISO 45001 — kennametal.com
ISO 50001 — kennametal.com
ISO 9001 — kennametal.com
Nadcap — stellite.com
Trade and customs footprint
Customs records list 2,876 shipments associated with the company, with origins including China, Germany, and Belgium among the most frequent. US customs bill-of-lading records list 2876 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Germany · Belgium · Greece.
Latest developments
2026-11-04 — Kennametal Announces Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Results (prnewswire.com)
2026-09-15 — Kennametal Introduces Exclusive Additive Tungsten Carbide Grade Enabling Next-Generation Metal Cutting Tools (kennametal.com)
2026-09-14 — Kennametal Named Official Tooling Supplier for NASCAR (kennametal.com)
2026-08-05 — Kennametal Reports Fiscal 2026 and Fourth Quarter Results | Kennametal Inc. (gcs-web.com)
2026-06-02 — Kennametal adds $500M term loan, ups revolver | KMT 8-K Filing (stocktitan.net)
2025-11-12 — Kennametal India commits Rs 680 million to new greenfield facility (manufacturingtodayindia.com)
Company details
In August 2026, the company reported fiscal 2026 and fourth-quarter results, and in June 2026 it disclosed a $500 million term loan and an expanded revolving credit facility. Kennametal was founded in 1938, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 88 years in operation (founded 1938). 2,876 US import shipments on record. Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Kennametal make?
Kennametal manufactures cutting tools, engineered wear components, and tungsten carbide and ceramic materials. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, and was founded in 1938. It has an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, military-defense, industrial equipment, and aerospace industries. In September 2026, it introduced a new additive tungsten carbide grade for next-generation metal cutting tools, as reported on its own website.
Where is Kennametal headquartered?
Kennametal is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
When was Kennametal founded?
Kennametal was founded in 1938.
How big is Kennametal?
Kennametal has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Kennametal hold?
Kennametal lists AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Kennametal import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 2876 inbound shipments for Kennametal, with top origins including China · Germany · Belgium · Greece.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 412-248-8000
Certification
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap
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