Beijing, China, August 29, 2024 – Kadant Fiberline (China) Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI), started up a new fiber processing line at Longyuan’s facility in Zhoukou, Henan.

Longyuan’s newly installed PM7 LOCC line produces 1,100 BDMT per day and is designed to produce testliner with 6.8-meter trim. The LOCC systems feature Kadant Foundations™ fiber processing advanced technologies enabling the mill to yield high-quality stock with reduced energy consumption.

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

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