Company Description
Kadant Inc. supplies technologies and engineered systems worldwide.
The company operates through three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling.
The Flow Control segment develops, manufactures, and markets fluid-handling systems, equipment, and integrated technologies, such as rotary joints, syphons, Turbulator bars, expansion joints, and engineered steam and condensate systems, as well as doctor systems and holders, doctor blades, cleaning showers and fabric-conditioning systems, forming systems and wear surfaces, and water-filtration systems.
The Industrial Processing segment provides ring and rotary debarkers, stranders, chippers, engineered knife systems, and industrial automation and control products.
This segment also offers recycling and approach flow systems, virgin pulping process equipment, boiler cleaning technologies, and single and double-screw presses.
The Material Handling segment provides vibratory and conveying equipment; individual components and equipment for baling recyclable and waste materials; and fiber-based products.
It sells its products and services through direct sales, independent sales agents, and distributors. The company was formerly known as Thermo Fibertek, Inc. and changed its name to Kadant Inc. in July 2001.
Kadant Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts.
| Country | United States |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Industry | Specialty Industrial Machinery |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Employees | 3,900 |
| CEO | Jeffrey Powell |
Contact Details
Address: One Technology Park Drive Westford, Massachusetts 01886 United States | |
| Phone | 978 776 2000 |
| Website | kadant.com |
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | KAI |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Stock Type | Common Stock |
| Fiscal Year | February - January |
| Reporting Currency | USD |
| CIK Code | 0000886346 |
| CUSIP Number | 48282T104 |
| ISIN Number | US48282T1043 |
| Employer ID | 52-1762325 |
| SIC Code | 3550 |
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey L. Powell | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director |
| Michael J. McKenney CPA | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| Stacy D. Krause | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
| Michael C. Colwell | Senior Vice President |
| Fredrik H. Westerhout | Vice President |
| Deborah S. Selwood | Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer |
| Dara F. Mitchell | Senior Vice President of Corporate Development |
| Wesley A. Martz | Vice President of Marketing |
| Peter J. Flynn | Senior Vice President |
| Bilal Mehmood | President of Kadant Solutions |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | 10-K | Annual Report |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Feb 13, 2026 | SCHEDULE 13G/A | Filing |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 144 | Filing |
| Nov 13, 2025 | SCHEDULE 13G/A | Filing |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 144 | Filing |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 10-Q | Quarterly Report |