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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000055242-18-000008
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	CORRESP
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
FILED AS OF DATE:		20180319

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			KENNAMETAL INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000055242
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MACHINE TOOLS, METAL CUTTING TYPES [3541]
		IRS NUMBER:				250900168
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			PA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		CORRESP

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		600 GRANT STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 5100
		CITY:			PITTSBURGH
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			15219
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4122488000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		600 GRANT STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 5100
		CITY:			PITTSBURGH
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			15219
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