Kadant Inc.


Westford, Massachusetts, USA, 19 October 2010 -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced that it will release its 2010 third quarter results after the market closes on 27 October 2010 and will hold a conference call for investors 28 October 2010 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time.

During the call, the company will discuss its third quarter performance, as well as future expectations. To listen, call 800-709-2159 within the United States, or 973-582-2810 elsewhere, and reference Conference ID number 16651862. Calls should be placed at least 10 minutes before the scheduled starting time. The conference call also will be available live on the Web by visiting www.kadant.com and clicking on "Investors." The earnings release will be posted in the "Investors" section, under "Investor News." An audio archive of the call will be available on the Kadant Web site until 26 November 2010.

Kadant Inc. is a leading supplier to the global pulp and paper industry, with a range of products and services for improving efficiency and quality in pulp and paper production, including paper machine accessories and systems for stock preparation, fluid handling, and water management. The company's fluid-handling products also are used to optimize production in the steel, rubber, plastics, food, and textile industries. In addition, Kadant produces granules from papermaking byproducts for agricultural and lawn and garden applications. Kadant is based in Westford, Massachusetts, and in 2009 had revenues of USD 226 million and 1600 employees in 16 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.kadant.com.