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Kadant Inc.

Company Profile

Kadant Inc. is a global supplier of critical components and engineered systems for process industries. It operates through three segments: Flow Control (fluid management in industrial applications), Industrial Processing (equipment for paper recycling and timber processing), and Material Handling (systems for bulk and discrete material transport).The company serves sectors like packaging, tissue, wood products, food, and mining.

Snapshot

1991

Founded

Westford, Massachusetts

HQ

3,500

Employees

1.1 Billion USD

Revenue

In The Past 10 Years

8x returns

10% revenue growth

EBITDA Margins (%): +808 bps

FCF Margins (%): +227  bps

3 Pillars of Value Creation

Stable Revenue Stream

A high aftermarket mix, coupled with Kadant’s well-diversified segment revenue, ensures stable and recurring income streams.

Balanced Exposure

KAI’s broad international presence and varied end-market exposure help mitigate business cyclicality and support stable performance.

M&A Strategy

  • Through a proven record of global acquisitions, the firm has expanded its reach and capabilities, attracting new process industry players
  • By deploying 71% of cash to acquisitions since 2015, the company has fueled growth through a focused M&A strategy

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