Beijing, China, August 24, 2026 -- Kadant Fiberline (China) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI), successfully started up a new fiber processing line at Jinbaoshi Paper's facility in Hebei, China.

The new PM4 OCC system has a capacity of 1,100 BDMT per day and includes a Radiclone cleaning system which specializes in high-efficiency heavyweight contaminant removal and fractionation in pulp, stock preparation, and approach flow systems and applications.

“This achievement reflects Kadant’s technical support and close collaboration with Jinbaoshi,” said Peter Ma, vice president sales and marketing at Kadant Fiberline China. “Following the successful start-up and reliable performance of Jinbaoshi’s PM3 OCC system in July 2024, the new PM4 OCC start-up further strengthens our years-long cooperation.”

About Kadant Fiberline (China) Co., Ltd.
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 4,000 employees in 22 countries worldwide. For more information, visit kadant.com.

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