Kennametal Inc. Welcomes Shelley Bausch to Board of Directors

PITTSBURGH, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced the election of Shelley Bausch to its Board of Directors, effective May 1, 2025. Bausch will succeed Cindy L. Davis, who has served on the Kennametal Board since November 2012 and will retire on September 1, 2025. Bausch brings a wealth of experience as the recently retired President of Global Industrial Coatings at Axalta, a leader in the coatings industry. During her tenure at Axalta, she led the company’s Industrial Coatings businesses, including energy solutions, general industrial, and powder coatings.

William M. Lambert, Chairman of Kennametal’s Board of Directors, praised Bausch’s extensive background, noting her over 30 years of leadership in global manufacturing businesses. “Shelley has a history of driving growth, transforming businesses, and establishing strategies that lead to business success,” Lambert said. “She is an excellent addition to our Board of Directors.”

Kennametal to Participate in BofA Securities Conference

PITTSBURGH, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Kennametal Inc. announced its participation in the BofA Securities Industrials, Transportation, and Airlines Key Leaders Conference 2025 in New York City. The conference is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Key executives attending include Sanjay Chowbey, President and Chief Executive Officer; Patrick Watson, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; and Michael Pici, Vice President, Investor Relations.

Kennametal, a global leader in industrial technology with over 85 years of experience, focuses on delivering productivity through materials science, tooling, and wear-resistant solutions. The company serves customers in aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering, and transportation sectors. With approximately 8,400 employees worldwide, Kennametal supports customers in nearly 100 countries. In fiscal 2024, the company generated $2 billion in revenues.

Company Overview

Kennametal Inc., based in Pittsburgh, operates globally in the machinery industry, specializing in manufacturing, purchasing, and distributing tools, tooling systems, and solutions. The company also produces wear-resistant parts for various industries, including metalworking, mining, oil, and energy. As of April 29, 2025, Kennametal’s stock closed at $19.48, with a market capitalization of $1.52 billion. The company’s 52-week high was $32.18 on November 5, 2024, and its 52-week low was $17.3 on April 8, 2025. The price-to-earnings ratio stands at 16.18.