LATROBE, Pa., Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kennametal Inc.
(NYSE: KMT) Chairman, President and CEO Carlos Cardoso, 55, has been elected to serve as
a director of Hubbell Incorporated (NYSE: HUBA, HUBB). He also
serves as chairman of industry thought leader MAPI, the
Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation, as well as
on the boards of the National Association of Manufacturers;
Stanley Black & Decker; the
Fairfield University Charles F. Dolan
School of Business Advisory Council; the board of the Allegheny
Conference on Community Development; and the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
Council.
Hubbell President and Chief
Executive Officer David G. Nord
said, "Carlos has a strong background in manufacturing, excellent
understanding of the industrial market and in-depth knowledge of
driving productivity improvements. We look forward to his insight
and contributions as we continue to grow the enterprise." Based in
Shelton, Conn., Hubbell is a
$3 billion international manufacturer
of quality electrical and electronic products for a broad range of
construction, industrial and utility applications.
Celebrating its 75th year as an industrial technology
leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers seeking
peak performance in demanding environments. The company provides
innovative wear-resistant products and application engineering
backed by advanced material science, serving customers in 60
countries across diverse sectors of aerospace, earthworks, energy,
industrial production, transportation and infrastructure. With
approximately 13,000 employees and nearly $3 billion in sales,
the company realizes half of its revenue from outside North America, and 40% globally from
innovations introduced in the past five years. Recognized among the
"World's Most Ethical Companies" (Ethisphere); "Outstanding
Corporate Innovator" (Product Development Management Association);
and "America's Safest Companies" (EHS Today) with a focus on 100%
safety, Kennametal and its foundation invest in technical
education, industrial technologies and material science to deliver
the promise of progress and economic prosperity to people
everywhere. For more information, visit the company's website at
www.kennametal.com.
SOURCE Kennametal Inc.