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Kadant Inc

KAIManufacturingWestford, United States

Kadant Inc. supplies technologies and engineered systems worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Flow Control, Industrial Processing, and Material Handling. The Flow Control segment develops, manufactures, and markets fluid-handling systems, equipment, and integrated technologies, such as rotary joints, syphons, Turbulator bars, expansion joints, and engineered steam and condensate systems, as well as doctor systems and holders, doctor blades, cleaning showers and fabric-conditioning systems, forming systems and wear surfaces, and water-filtration systems. The Industrial Processing segment provides ring and rotary debarkers, stranders, chippers, engineered knife systems, and industrial automation and control products. This segment also offers recycling and approach flow systems, virgin pulping process equipment, boiler cleaning technologies, and single and double-screw presses. The Material Handling segment provides vibratory and conveying equipment; individual components and equipment for baling recyclable and waste materials; and fiber-based products. It sells its products and services through direct sales, independent sales agents, and distributors. The company was formerly known as Thermo Fibertek, Inc. and changed its name to Kadant Inc. in July 2001. Kadant Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts.

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Kadant Inc at a glance

Kadant Inc is a manufacturing company headquartered in Westford, United States. It is publicly listed (KAI) with a market capitalisation of $3B. Xcout tracks 18 named people at Kadant Inc, including Jeffrey L. Powell (President, Chief Executive Officer & Director).

Industry
Manufacturing
Headquarters
Westford, United States
Market cap
$3B
Employees
3,900
Ticker
KAI

Kadant Inc leadership

  • Jeffrey L. PowellPresident, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Bilal MehmoodPresident of Kadant Solutions
  • Craig HeleyPresident of Kadant PAAL Holding GmbH
  • Michael J. McKenneyExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
  • Deborah S. SelwoodSenior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer
  • Michael C. ColwellSenior Vice President

12 more named people on record for Kadant Inc, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →

Kadant Inc competitors

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Nordson CorporationNDSN · ManufacturingWestlake, United States
65% matchPublic

Nordson Corporation engineers, manufactures, and markets products and systems to dispense, apply, and control adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants, biomaterials, medical components, and other fluids. The Industrial Precision Solutions segment provides dispensing, coating, and laminating systems for adhesives, lotions, liquids, and fibers to disposable products and roll goods; automated adhesive dispensing systems; components and systems for thermoplastic and biopolymer melt stream; fluid components, such as nozzles, pumps, and filters; smart components that measure and control the flow, quantity and location of dispensed fluid; control systems; and product assembly solutions. It also offers automated and manual dispensing products and systems for cold materials, container coating, liquid finishing, and powder coating, as well as ultraviolet equipment. The Medical and Fluid Solutions segment offers precision manual and semi-automated dispensers, plastic molded syringes, cartridges, tips, and fluid connection components; interventional solutions for engineered shafts and interventional delivery systems, medical tubing, balloons, balloon inflators, nitinol devices, cardiovascular cannula, and biomaterial delivery; medical fluid components; and microplegia myocardial protection devices and related consumables. The Advanced Technology Solutions segment provides automated dispensing systems for high-speed, precise application of various attachment, protection, and coating fluids, and related gas plasma treatment systems; destructive and non-destructive testing technologies, such as bond testers and automated optical, acoustic microscopy, and x-ray inspection systems used in the semiconductor and printed circuit board industries; and precision measurement and control technologies. The company markets its products through direct sales force, distributors, and sales representatives. Nordson Corporation was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio.

Market cap$18.3B
Employees8,000
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Regal Rexnord CorporationRRX · ManufacturingMilwaukee, United States
64% matchPublic

Regal Rexnord Corporation, formerly known as Regal Beloit Corporation, is a global enterprise that designs, manufactures, and distributes a comprehensive range of industrial products. Its offerings include industrial powertrain solutions, mechanical power transmission components, electric motors paired with electronic controls, air movement technologies, and specialized electrical components and integrated systems for customers worldwide. The company is structured into four primary operating segments: Commercial Systems: This unit supplies AC and DC motors, electronic variable speed controls, various fans and blowers, and high-precision stator and rotor kits. Industrial Systems: Focuses on AC motors designed for industrial applications. It also produces electric alternators vital for prime and standby power across diverse markets such as data centers, distributed energy grids, microgrids, marine rentals, agriculture, healthcare, mobile equipment, and defense. Additionally, this segment provides switchgear for healthcare facilities, governmental entities, wastewater treatment, and a broad spectrum of residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Climate Solutions: Delivers fractional horsepower motors, electronic variable speed controls, and blowers primarily for residential and light commercial air handling systems. Its products are also incorporated into white goods, water heaters, small pumps, compressors, and various fan applications. Motion Control Solutions: Offers an extensive portfolio comprising bearings, conveyor systems, multiple coupling types (including disc, gear, grid, elastomeric, and torsionally soft), mechanical power transmission drives, and related components. This segment also manufactures a wide array of gearing products such as worm, shaft configuration, helical, bevel, helical bevel, hypoid, and spur gears, along with aerospace components. Key industries served by this segment include beverage, bulk material handling, metals, specialized machinery, energy, aerospace, and general industrial sectors. Regal Rexnord distributes its products globally, engaging directly with original equipment manufacturers and end-users, and leveraging a comprehensive network of both internal and independent sales representatives and distributors. The company, founded in 1955, maintains its corporate headquarters in Beloit, Wisconsin.

Market cap$10.7B
Employees30,000
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IMI plcIMI.L · ManufacturingBirmingham, United Kingdom
61% matchPublic

IMI plc is a global specialist engineering enterprise that focuses on the development, manufacturing, and servicing of complex engineered products. The company's operations are divided into three core divisions: IMI Precision Engineering, IMI Critical Engineering, and IMI Hydronic Engineering. The IMI Precision Engineering division innovates motion and fluid control technologies for a diverse range of sectors, including industrial automation, commercial vehicle production, life sciences, energy, and rail transportation. Its comprehensive product line includes actuators, air preparation devices, pressure switches, and various fittings. This division also delivers pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, and vacuum-based motion solutions, in addition to solenoid, angle-seat, and motorized valves, as well as dust filter systems. Further offerings extend to miniature fluid control solutions, highly accurate syringes, syringe pumps, rotary valves, specialized cab chassis and powertrain components, stainless steel valves and regulators, and emergency shutdown controls, including options for nuclear applications. These products are marketed under well-known brands such as Norgren, Bimba, Buschjost, FAS, Herion, Kloehn, Adaptas, and Maxseal. IMI Critical Engineering specializes in providing bespoke valves and actuators for demanding environments within the fossil power, oil and gas, petrochemical, nuclear, marine, and pharmaceutical industries. Its extensive brand portfolio features IMI Bopp & Reuther, IMI CCI, IMI Fluid Kinetics, IMI NH, IMI Orton, IMI Remosa, IMI STI, IMI TH Jansen, IMI Thompson Valves, IMI Truflo Marine, IMI Truflo Rona, IMI PBM, and IMI Z&J. The IMI Hydronic Engineering division supplies essential products for hydronic distribution systems, which are crucial for delivering heating and cooling to both residential and commercial buildings. This segment offers balancing and control solutions, thermostatic regulation systems, pressure maintenance equipment, dirt and air separators, and pressure step degassers. These solutions are offered through brands like IMI Pneumatex, IMI TA, IMI Flow Design, IMI Heimeier, and IMI Aero-Dynamiek. Established in 1862, IMI plc maintains its headquarters in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Market cap$9.5B
Employees10,358
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