KADANT INC

Kadant Inc. is a global supplier of technologies and engineered systems that drive Sustainable Industrial Processing. The company's products and services enhance efficiency, optimize energy utilization, and maximize productivity in process industries. These offerings also help customers advance sustainability by reducing waste or generating more yield with fewer inputs, specifically fiber, energy, and water. Producing more while consuming less is a core aspect of Sustainable Industrial Processing and a major element of the strategic focus for its three reportable segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. Kadant Inc. develops, manufactures, and services a range of products and equipment used in various process industries, including paper, packaging, and tissue; wood products; mining; metals; food processing; and recycling and waste management. Some of its businesses or their predecessor companies have operated for over 100 years. The company serves a diverse customer base, including global and regional industrial manufacturers and distributors within the broader resource transformation sector. Kadant Inc. believes it has one of the largest installed bases of equipment in its served markets globally. The company has completed acquisitions in each of its three reportable segments in recent years.