Kennametal Recognized Among Top of Caterpillar's Indirect Suppliers for Second Consecutive Year

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Kennametal (NYSE: KMT) has been recognized as one of Caterpillar's top indirect suppliers for the second consecutive year. The recognition highlights Kennametal's excellence in metal cutting solutions, productivity, supplier relationships, and technical support.

The company plays a crucial role in supporting Caterpillar's infrastructure and electrification projects globally, including data centers and AI hubs. Kennametal, an industrial technology leader with 85+ years of experience, serves customers across aerospace, defense, earthworks, energy, and transportation sectors, operating in nearly 100 countries with 8,100 employees and generating $2 billion in revenues in fiscal 2025.

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• Second consecutive recognition as top Caterpillar supplier, demonstrating consistent performance
• Strong presence in strategic growth areas including infrastructure, data centers, and AI hubs
• Generated $2 billion in revenues in fiscal 2025
• Global operational footprint across nearly 100 countries

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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced today that it has been recognized for a second consecutive year as one of Caterpillar's top indirect suppliers.

"As a supplier in Caterpillar's network, we know it's our role to keep their business and their customers running."

The award highlights Kennametal's contributions in metal cutting solutions, where the company has consistently delivered productivity, maintained strong supplier relationships and demonstrated excellence in communication and technical support.

"As a supplier in Caterpillar's network, we know it's our role to keep their business and their customers running," said Keith Mudge, Vice President of Sales – Americas. "We're proud to be part of that mission and look forward to expanding our global relationship even further."

The supplier recognition award is also a demonstration of Kennametal's alignment with Cat's strategic goals and our commitment to excellence in supporting Cat's infrastructure and electrification projects around the world including data centers, AI hubs, and other critical initiatives.

About Kennametal
With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,100 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2 billion in revenues in fiscal 2025. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

 

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FAQ

What recognition did Kennametal (KMT) receive from Caterpillar in 2025?

Kennametal was recognized as one of Caterpillar's top indirect suppliers for the second consecutive year, highlighting excellence in metal cutting solutions, productivity, and technical support.

What is Kennametal's (KMT) annual revenue for fiscal 2025?

Kennametal generated $2 billion in revenues for fiscal 2025.

How many countries does Kennametal (KMT) operate in?

Kennametal operates in nearly 100 countries with approximately 8,100 employees.

What industries does Kennametal (KMT) serve?

Kennametal serves customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering, and transportation sectors.

What projects is Kennametal (KMT) supporting for Caterpillar?

Kennametal supports Caterpillar's infrastructure and electrification projects globally, including data centers, AI hubs, and other critical initiatives.