McKenna Metals Company original building in Latrobe, Pennsylvania circa late 1930s/early 1940s. McKenna Metals Company Grinding Department in Latrobe, Pennsylvania in 1942. *from left: Mary Laughner, Regina Atkinson, Richard Noel, Alex G. McKenna, Harry Fowler, Philip M. McKenna, James Harris, Donald Shick, Wilson Gallo Philip M. McKenna showcasing his tungsten-titanium carbide alloy developments at McKenna Metals Company’s first exhibition event in 1940. CONTINUOUS INNOVATION Today, that company is Kennametal Inc.—a recognized leader in metalworking serving customers across continents and industries including transportation, construction, aerospacee and defense, machining and cutting, energy and general engineering. We have a reputation for building innovative solutions for our customers’ most challenging applications. The name Kennametal is synonymous for high-quality, high-performance tools that can withstand the most strenuous conditions and bring ease to a wide range of machining operations. We help ourr customers’ operations run longer, faster and withh greater precision. WE DON’T CUT CORNERS. YOUR TOUGHEST MATERIALS WE CUT METAL. DON’T STAND A CHANCE. Philip M. McKenna’s first metalworking shop in Latrobe, Pennsylvania in 1938.