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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
PRESS RELEASE: Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Announces 2019 Manufacturers of the Year and Employee of the Year Award Winners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Announces 2019 Manufacturers of the Year and Employee of the Year Award Winners LEXINGTON,... read more
KAM PRESS RELEASE: Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Opens 2019 Wage and Benefits Survey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jena Scott (502) 352-2485 Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Opens 2019 Wage and Benefits Survey; Encourages All Kentucky Manufacturers... read more
Five Questions Every Manufacturing CEO Should Be Asking Their IT Team
Automation, artificial intelligence and IoT (internet of things) systems – they’re all part of manufacturing’s digital transformation. More than... read more
Kentucky Companies Give NASA Artemis Missions Boost to the Moon
NASA recognized three Kentucky businesses — Parker Hannifin Corp., American Synthetic Rubber Co., a Michelin company; and Eckart America... read more
Kobelco Aluminum Plant Begins Full Operations
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 18, 2019) – Gov. Matt Bevin today congratulated automotive parts manufacturer Kobelco Aluminum Products & Extrusions Inc.... read more
Phoenix Paper Plans $200 Million Recycling Facility at Ballard County Mill
Phoenix Paper LLC plans to invest $200 million to build a paper recycling facility on the grounds of the... read more
TAZ Trucking to Add up to 57 Jobs with $7.3 Million Investment in Warren County
Gov. Matt Bevin today announced TAZ Trucking Inc. will grow in Bowling Green with a $7.3 million investment expected... read more
Dippin’ Dots to Add 28 Jobs in Paducah
Dippin’ Dots LLC, a Paducah-based cryogenically frozen ice cream producer, will expand its operation in McCracken County with a... read more
Kentucky Politics
- Rocky Adkins was the last old-school KY House Democratic leader. What happens now?
- Beshear aims to put priority on serving Kentucky families
- Andy Beshear on reorganizing KY Board of Education: ‘We must do this the right way’
- Kentucky Governor-Elect Will Have to Fill $1B Budget Shortfall
- Bevin Issues Executive Order on Pension Spiking, Takes Aim at Beshear Appointee
National News
- NAM Joins Ivanka Trump in Push for Manufacturing Workforce Development
- NAM Statement on Fourth Meeting of the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board
- Creators Wanted Campaign Helps Solve the Workforce Crisis
- The National Association of Manufacturers Announces Partnership with National Nonprofits SBP and Good360
- Small Manufacturers Highlight Ex-Im Bank’s Essential Role
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