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About Kadant
From its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission
Kadant is based in Westford, Massachusetts and is incorporated in Delaware. Its shares trade on NYSE under the ticker KAI. The SEC classifies its business as special industry machinery (no metalworking machinery). In the fiscal year to 3 January 2026, it reported revenue of $1.05bn and net income of $102.0m. At that date it held total assets of $1.71bn and shareholders' equity of $979.8m. By business, Parts and Consumables brought in 71.1% of revenue, followed by Capital at 28.9%.
We are a global supplier of technologies and engineered systems that drive Sustainable Industrial Processing®. Our products and services play an integral role in enhancing efficiency, optimizing energy utilization, and maximizing productivity in process industries while helping our customers advance their sustainability initiatives with products that reduce waste or generate more yield with fewer inputs, particularly 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 of our three reportable segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling.
We have a long and well-established history of developing, manufacturing, and servicing a range of products and equipment used in process industries such as paper, packaging, and tissue; wood products; mining; metals; food processing; and recycling and waste management, among others. Some of our businesses or their predecessor companies have been in operation for more than 100 years. Our diverse customer base includes global and regional industrial manufacturers and distributors who participate in the broader resource transformation sector. We believe we have one of the largest installed bases of equipment in the markets we serve around the globe.
Quoted from its 10-K, filed 3 Mar 2026. Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Company facts
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Machinery
- Listed since
- 3 Nov 1992
- Employees
- 3,900
- Website
- kadant.com ↗
- Head office
- ONE TECHNOLOGY PARK DRIVE, WESTFORD, MA, 01886
- Incorporated in
- DE
- Classification
- Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery)
- Filer status
- Large accelerated filer
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Thomas LeonardIndependent Director$254,801
- Mr. Jonathan PainterIndependent Chairman of the Board, since 1997$304,801
- Mr. Jeffrey PowellPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director, since 2009$6.1m
- Mr. Michael MckenneyChief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President$2.2m
- Ms. Deborah SelwoodSenior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
- Ms. Stacy KrauseSenior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary$1.6m
- Mr. Michael ColwellSenior Vice President$1.5m
- Mr. Peter FlynnSenior Vice President$1.2m
- Ms. Dara MitchellSenior Vice President - Corporate Development
- Mr. Thomas BlanchardVice President - Material Handling
- Mr. Fredrik WesterhoutVice President - Flow Control$1.5m
- Dr. John AlbertineIndependent Director$252,301
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 69
- Environment
- 78
- Social
- 81
- Governance
- 47
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 30,384 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 1,598 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 166,400 t
- Women in the workforce
- 44%
- Carbon reduction policy
- No
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Kadant Inc has a strong reputation in the industry due to its extensive experience and expertise.
- The company has a diverse product portfolio, offering a wide range of solutions for various industries.
- Kadant Inc has a strong financial position, allowing for investments in research and development and future growth opportunities.
Weaknesses
- The company is heavily dependent on a few key customers, which exposes it to the risk of losing significant revenue if those customers reduce their orders.
- Kadant Inc's international operations face challenges such as currency fluctuations and geopolitical risks.
- The company may face difficulties in adapting to rapidly changing market trends and technological advancements.
Opportunities
- Kadant Inc can leverage its strong reputation and expertise to expand its market share and attract new customers.
- The company can explore new markets and segments to diversify its customer base and reduce dependency on a few key customers.
- There is a growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions, which presents an opportunity for Kadant Inc to develop innovative products in this space.
Threats
- Intense competition from existing and new players in the industry poses a threat to Kadant Inc's market position and profitability.
- Economic uncertainties and downturns may impact customer spending, leading to a decline in demand for the company's products.
- Changing regulatory and compliance requirements can increase costs and complexity for Kadant Inc.
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