THREE RIVERS, Mich. (News release) - Kadant Johnson LLC, a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI), has been awarded a paper machine steam and condensate system rebuild, including system engineering, dryer drainage equipment, and related steam joints and syphons.

The paper machine produces recycled paper used in residential and commercial building products. The overall machine rebuild will allow the customer to increase production while reducing natural gas consumption approximately 50% and electricity consumption 20%.

"The customer selected us for this project because we are uniquely qualified to provide detailed engineering support paired with specially designed hardware," said Mike Ludwig, regional sales manager. "We are a one-stop shop for engineering and equipment."

"Kadant Johnson is proud to be chosen to provide the design, technology, and hardware for this important modernization project," stated Zod Zandi, director of project services at Kadant Johnson. "This project demonstrates the customer's trust in our systems engineering expertise and confidence in our products."

About Kadant Johnson

Kadant Johnson LLC, based in Three Rivers, Michigan, is a leading provider of rotary joints, precision unions, and fluid handling systems and equipment used to optimize the transfer of power, fluid, and data in rotary sealing applications found in process industries. The Company's systems division specializes in the engineering, design, and supply of steam systems, controls, and related equipment used to manage steam and condensate flow. It also provides project management and remote monitoring to optimize steam energy utilization. For more information, visit fluidhandling.kadant.com.

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 3,500 employees in 20 countries worldwide. For more information, visit kadant.com.