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The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers celebrates over 100 years of advocacy for manufacturers in Kentucky.
Established in 1911, the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers is Kentucky’s most effective advocate for manufacturers. KAM’s mission is to create and protect a manufacturing-friendly environment in Kentucky. In addition to advocating, KAM educates, connects and provides cost-saving programs and products to members.
Recent News
Catch up on the latest news from Kentucky manufacturers
2019-2020 Wage and Benefits Report Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2, 2020 Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Releases Results of 2019-2020 Wage and Benefits Survey; Announces 2020 Survey FRANKFORT, Ky. (June... read more
KAM, KDA Announce Fourth Year Of LAND Forums
Groups To Hold Digital Versions For First Two, Plan To Reassess In-Person Forums Closer To Date FRANKFORT, KY (May 18,... read more
IN EFFECT TODAY: Return-To-Work Guidance Issued by Beshear Administration
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2020 - Today the Beshear Administration's Healthy at Work requirements go into effect. Governor Beshear's office... read more
KAM Joins Midwest Manufacturing Organizations in Requesting Reopening of State Economies
Earlier this week, a newly-created Midwest manufacturing alliance comprised of the same seven states as the recently-announced Midwest governors'... read more
COVID-19 Update
KAM encourages information and "best practices" sharing among Kentucky manufacturers MARCH 12, 2020 - Lee Lingo, Executive Director of the... read more
Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Workshop Returns to Kentucky
Shared from Spectrum News 1 BY MARIO ANDERSON KENTUCKY PUBLISHED 3:57 PM ET JAN. 29, 2020 LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM)... read more
Department of Labor Updates: New Salary Threshold and Bonus Opportunities under the Fluctuating Workweek
In 2019, companies were fined in excess of $333,000,000 which far surpasses any other previous year. This trend will... read more
Powell Valley Millwork Expands Capacity, Acquires Metrie Poplar Manufacturing Facility
LEXINGTON, KY – Jimmy Thornberry, President of Powell Valley Millwork, announced the acquisition of the Metrie Poplar manufacturing facility... read more
Kentucky Politics
- KBE narrows field to 11 candidates in search for next education commissioner
- Lawmakers hear discussions on courts handling of COVID-19, gubernatorial powers, and protests
- Cameron asks legislators for law to limit governor's powers
- Jefferson Davis statue shouldn't be at Kentucky Capitol, Beshear says
- Historic unemployment, struggling families won’t deter the higher gas-tax crowd
National News
- Timmons: Now is Not the Time to Wait for Action from Others
- COVID-19 Testing: What Manufacturers Need to Know
- How A Manufacturer Is Cleaning Hospitals’ Air
- NAM Survey: Manufacturers Face Major Headwinds, but Continue Operating in Support of COVID-19 Response
- NAM Releases Agenda to Strengthen Manufacturing Supply Chain