Kadant Inc.
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Kadant Inc. - overview
Location
Westford, MA, US
Primary Industry
Forestry & Timber
About
Kadant Inc. is a technology company focused on providing engineered systems that enhance operational efficiency and sustainability in various industrial sectors, including paper, plastics, and food processing. Kadant Inc. is headquartered in Westford, US, and specializes in engineered systems that optimize industrial processes.
The company was founded by Aeron Johnson and Anastasia Fayzulenova, who have a background in developing technologies for process industries. Aeron Johnson currently serves as the CEO. Kadant operates globally but is particularly active in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Kadant Inc.
offers a wide array of technologies and engineered systems aimed at improving efficiency and sustainability in industrial processing. Their core products include advanced systems for flow control, material handling, and fiber processing, along with rotary joints, unions, auxiliary steam equipment, and water management solutions. The company also features the illumen. X digital platform, which integrates data analytics to enhance plant performance and operational insights, serving diverse clients in industries that emphasize sustainable practices.
For the year 2024, Kadant Inc. reported revenues of USD 1. 05 bn, with an EBITDA of USD 217. 59 mn.
The company's revenue is generated primarily through the sale of equipment and technology services in a B2B context, including flagship products and subscription services for their digital platform, ensuring ongoing customer support and upgrades. Kadant Inc. is committed to innovation and plans to introduce new products aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in industrial processes. The company is actively exploring expansion into emerging markets in Latin America and Asia by 2025.
Recent funding rounds will be directed towards the development of these new technologies and market expansion initiatives, ensuring Kadant's offerings meet the evolving needs of global customers.
Primary Industry
Forestry & Timber
Sub Industries
Paper/Soft Products
Website
www.kadant.com
Verticals
Manufacturing
Total Amount Raised
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Kadant Inc. - timeline of key events

Kadant Inc. - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Jan 03, 2015 | Jan 02, 2016 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 30, 2017 | Dec 29, 2018 | Dec 28, 2019 | Dec 28, 2020 | Jan 02, 2021 | Jan 01, 2022 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 30, 2023 | Dec 28, 2024 | Dec 28, 2025 | Jan 03, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 402,127,000 | 390,107,000 | 414,126,000 | 515,033,000 | 633,786,000 | 704,644,000 | - | 635,028,000 | 786,579,000 | 904,739,000 | 957,672,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | (3.0%) | 6.2% | 24.4% | 23.1% | 11.2% | - | - | - | 15.0% | 5.9% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 53,275,000 | 60,940,000 | 59,899,000 | 80,128,000 | 112,166,000 | 120,213,000 | - | 112,458,000 | 151,012,000 | 206,218,000 | 199,054,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 42,086,000 | 50,119,000 | 45,573,000 | 60,753,000 | 88,598,000 | 87,823,000 | - | 81,124,000 | 116,710,000 | 171,282,000 | 165,757,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 10.5% | 12.8% | 11.0% | 11.8% | 14.0% | 12.5% | - | 12.8% | 14.8% | 18.9% | 17.3% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 13.2% | 15.6% | 14.5% | 15.6% | 17.7% | 17.1% | - | 17.7% | 19.2% | 22.8% | 20.8% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 29,048,000 | 34,683,000 | 32,469,000 | 31,583,000 | 61,046,000 | 52,564,000 | - | 55,739,000 | 84,881,000 | 121,730,000 | 116,806,000 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 7.2% | 8.9% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 9.6% | 7.5% | - | 8.8% | 10.8% | 13.5% | 12.2% | - | - | - |
Kadant Inc. - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Sale | Completed | Syntron Material Handling | - | ||||||||
| Trade Sale | Completed | Paal Group | - | ||||||||
| Trade Sale | Completed | Carmanah Design and Manufacturing | - |
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Kadant Inc. - employee data


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