Beijing, China (News release) - Kadant Fiberline (China) Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI), recently announced it was recommended for ISO 9001:2015 certification following an external audit of its ISO 9001 quality management system.

"Receiving certification under the latest standards required dedication from our entire team and demonstrates our commitment to providing quality products and services to our customers," said Scott Warner, president of Kadant Fiberline China. "Our ability to meet ISO 9001:2015 requirements confirms the high quality of our manufacturing, engineering, and customer-focused processes. We will work diligently to maintain our quality management system and to continuously make improvements."

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is the world's largest developer and publisher of international standards. According to the International Organization for Standardization, the ISO 9001 standard is one of the most widely known and internationally accepted models for quality systems as well as a basis for highly effective quality systems. ISO 9001:2015 sets out the criteria for a quality management system and is based on fundamental quality management principles including a strong customer focus, the motivation of top management, the process approach, and continuous improvement. Achieving certification is assurance that a management system has been audited and verified that it conforms to the requirements specified in the standard.

About Kadant Fiberline China

Kadant Fiberline (China) Co. Ltd., is a leading fiber processing and recycling equipment supplier that designs, manufactures, and services equipment used in virgin and recycled paper stock preparation and paper machine approach-flow applications.

About Kadant

Kadant is a global supplier of technologies and engineered systems that drive Sustainable Industrial Processing. The Company's products and services play an integral role in enhancing efficiency, optimizing energy utilization, and maximizing productivity in process industries. Kadant is based in Westford, Massachusetts, with approximately 3,400 employees in 20 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.kadant.com.