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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
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
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
Kentucky Politics
- Gov. Beshear signs more than 35 bills, including law to restrict tobacco, vaping
- 'Isn't this silly?': Beshear blasts bill allowing Kentuckians to sue over COVID-19 orders
- Kentucky To Receive $1.7 Billion From Federal Coronavirus Bill
- President Trump approves Kentucky coronavirus disaster declaration
- Trump Rails on Massie Over Coronavirus Relief Bill
Thanks to our members and sponsors for their support of manufacturing in Kentucky!
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