Kennametal officials plan to move headquarters

Latrobe, Pennsylvania – Kennametal Inc. officials announce plans to relocate the company’s world headquarters to an urban location as it repositions the company for growth in global markets, recruits new talent, and strengthens innovative partnerships with leading universities.  

The company has expanded its presence in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and corporate leadership team will move to downtown Pittsburgh while maintaining a substantial presence at its current headquarters in Latrobe.

"An urban location puts Kennametal in closer proximity to major universities, public transportation and the airport, while presenting us with new opportunities to innovate, grow and recruit new talent," said Kennametal Chairman of the Board Bill Newlin. "The company believes that with cooperation of Pittsburgh city, county and state officials an agreement for a new building in Pittsburgh is realistic."

Source: Kennametal Inc.