---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000055242-24-000036"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KMT"
cik: "0000055242"
company_name: "KENNAMETAL INC"
filed_at: "2024-06-11T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-01T05:09:52.972257+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kennametal resumes Rogers, AR facility operations after May 26 tornado damage

## Summary
- Facility resumed operations on June 11 after tornado damage on May 26.
- No injuries; facility was shut down over Memorial Day weekend when tornado struck.
- Plant supports Infrastructure segment, producing engineered carbide wear components and rods.
- Company working with insurance carrier to assess financial effects of the storm.
- CEO Sanjay Chowbey credited team for around-the-clock work to restart safely.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000055242-24-000036
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KMT
- cik: 0000055242
- company_name: KENNAMETAL INC
- filed_at: 2024-06-11T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/55242/000005524224000036/0000055242-24-000036-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/55242/000005524224000036/kmt-20240610.htm

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