Caterpillar to Distribute Kennametal Cutting Tool Technology

Caterpillar has reached an agreement with Kennametal Inc. to provide Caterpillar customers globally with special order rotors and diamond and carbide earth cutting tools for mixing and road milling applications.

“This partnership provides our customers, via our Cat dealer network, access to world class machines, a full line of rotors, outstanding earth cutting tool technology and industry expertise,” said Paul Clark, worldwide product manager, paving, Caterpillar Inc. “It is another step towards ensuring a superior experience for our customers.”

“This partnership capitalizes on the longstanding reputations Kennametal and Caterpillar share in the road rehabilitation industry, and it supports our joint commitment to providing end-users with the ultimate customer experience,” said Pete Dragich, vice president of Kennametal Inc. and president of the company’s Infrastructure segment. “By combining our proven products and expertise with Caterpillar’s world-class machines and extensive dealer network, we will deliver unmatched earth cutting solutions to road rehabilitation customers around the world.”

Kennametal products and support will be available at Cat dealerships immediately, the company said.