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Kennametal's Rogers, AR plant damaged by tornado; operations disrupted
KENNAMETAL INC
- Facility damaged by tornado early Sunday May 26; no employees onsite as plant was shut for holiday weekend.
- Damage extent under assessment; company working to restore production and minimize shipment delays.
- Rogers plant supports Infrastructure segment, produces engineered carbide wear components and rods for Metal Cutting.
- Kennametal donating to American Red Cross of Arkansas for community support.
- Incoming CEO Sanjay Chowbey expressed commitment to support local team and restore operations.