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“$2,000,000 to National Center for Defense Manufacturing & Machining for National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining”

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Recipient Web Site:  Recipient Address:  (Flag)
1600 Technology Way
Latrobe, PA
15650
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1600 Technology Way Latrobe, PA
Short Description of Recipient Organization: 
In 1938, after years of research, metallurgist Philip M. McKenna created a tungsten-titanium carbide alloy for cutting tools that provided a productivity breakthrough in the machining of steel. "Kennametal®" tools cut faster and lasted longer, and thereby facilitated metalworking in products from automobiles to airliners to machinery. With his invention, Philip started the McKenna Metals Company in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Later renamed Kennametal, the corporation has become a world leader in the metalworking industry and remains headquartered in Latrobe.
Are Top Personnel Listed on the Site? 
Yes
Is the Project Mentioned on the Site? 
No
Does the Recipient have Federal Contracts? 
Yes
Link to the Recipient's Federal Contracts (Fedspending.org):  Does the Recipient have Federal Grants? 
Yes
Link to the Recipient's Federal Grants (Fedspending.org):  Did the recipient hire federal lobbyists? 
Yes
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