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Kadant
AddedFeb 19, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Kadant

Kadant

Public

US-based Kadant Inc., established in 1991, specializes in papermaking and recycling globally.

HQ
Westford, MA, US
Founded
1991
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Kadant Inc., founded in 1991 and headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts, is a publicly traded company (NYSE: KAI) specializing in diversified machinery. Initially established as a subsidiary of Thermo Electron, it became fully independent in 2001. Kadant focuses on providing technologies and engineered systems for sustainable industrial processing, particularly in papermaking, paper recycling, and other processing industries. Their product offerings include stock preparation systems, fluid handling systems, roll doctoring, cleaning and filtration systems, and fiber-based granules. The company operates globally with a significant presence in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

Notable figures associated with Kadant include Jeffrey L. Powell (CEO, President, and Director), Eric T. Langevin (COO), and Jonathan W. Painter (Executive Chairman). Kadant is a component of the Russell 2000 Index, highlighting its market significance. The company has made substantial contributions to enhancing efficiency, optimizing energy utilization, and maximizing productivity in process industries. With approximately 2,800 employees worldwide, Kadant continues to impact the industrial sector through innovation and reliability in their engineered systems.

Kadant - Quick Facts

When was Kadant founded?

Kadant was founded in 1991.

Where is Kadant's headquarters located?

Kadant's headquarters is located in Westford, MA, US.

How many employees does Kadant have?

Kadant has 3,100 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Kadant - Classification

Industry
  • Hardware
Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • Automation
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Industrial Equipment
Tags
  • Manufacturing
Unique IDs
  • ein: 521762325
  • secCik: 0000886346
  • ticker: KAI
NAICS
  • 320000Manufacturing
  • 322000Paper Manufacturing
  • 322100Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
SIC
  • 3550Special Industry Machinery, Except Metalworking Machinery
  • 3500Industrial And Commercial Machinery And Computer Equipment
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NAICS
  • 333200Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
  • 333240Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
  • 333243Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 333000Machinery Manufacturing
SIC
  • 3554Paper Industries Machinery
  • 5100Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
  • 5110Paper And Paper Products
  • 3900Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
  • 4000Railroad Transportation