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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
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
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
Kentucky Politics
- Bill Lists - January 23, 2020
- Kentucky's universities are asking the state for first budget funding hike in over a decade
- More taxes? Beshear’s budget will raise new revenue, but by less than two years ago.
- Tax Cuts Causing the Worst Revenue Projections Since Consensus Forecasting Began
- Bill Lists - January 22, 2020
National News
- DHS Report Marks Progress on Combatting Counterfeiting
- Timmons Delivers 2020 NAM State of Manufacturing Address in Iowa
- NAM Announces Rachel Jones As New VP of Energy and Resources Policy
- NAM’s Timmons to Deliver 2020 State of Manufacturing Address at Iowa Manufacturer
- NAM’s Timmons to Deliver 2020 State of Manufacturing Address at Iowa Manufacturer
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