Beijing, China, December 22, 2025 – Kadant Fiberline (China) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI), was recently awarded an order for PM22 and PM26 OCC systems, as well as an OCC system upgrade for PM25 by Wuzhou Paper in Hubei province, China. These systems are scheduled to start up in 2026.

The PM22 OCC system has a capacity of 2,200 BDMT per day, and the PM26 OCC system has a capacity of 1,600 BDMT per day. These lines will feature Kadant Foundations™ fiber processing advanced technologies and equipment, enabling the mill to produce high-quality stock while reducing fiber and energy consumption.

“We sincerely appreciate Wuzhou’s trust, and are honored to be selected for this project. The PM22 OCC system features Kadant's 15DR pulper, which currently has the biggest capacity for a single line OCC system,” commented Peter Ma, vice president sales and marketing at Kadant Fiberline (China) Co., Ltd. “Equipped with innovative permanent magnet motor technology, SupraTM Screen Rotor, and Impulse Rotor designs, the system delivers exceptional energy efficiency and performance. Together, we are committed to setting new benchmarks in sustainability and operational excellence for Wuzhou’s project.”

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 Inc.

Kadant Inc. 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 3,900 employees in 22 countries worldwide. For more information, visit kadant.com.

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