Industrial tool manufacturer Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT), Latrobe, PA, has named Peter Dragich as vice president and executive vice president of the infrastructure business segment and Greg Temple as vice president and chief supply chain officer.
Dragich will have global responsibility for growth of the company's engineered products and surface technologies serving customers in earthworks, energy and process industries.
Temple will lead the company's global manufacturing operations, distribution centers and reconditioning facilities, as well as supply chain management, supplier sourcing, advanced manufacturing engineering and environment, health and safety.
Both Dragich and Temple will report to Kennametal President and CEO Don Nolan.
Kennametal also plans to relocate its world headquarters to the U.S. Steel Tower in downtown Pittsburgh, PA, while maintaining a substantial presence at its current headquarters in Latrobe, PA.
"An urban location puts Kennametal in closer proximity to major universities, public transportation and the airport, while presenting us with new opportunities to innovate, grow and recruit new talent," said Bill Newlin, chairman of the board.
