BEIJING, China, August 24, 2026 - Kadant Fiberline (China) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI), was recently awarded an order for an OCC system for Sun Paper at its facility in Guangxi, China. 

The PM21 OCC system is scheduled to start up in 2027 and will have a capacity of 1,600 BDMT per day. Equipped with innovative full-line permanent magnet motor technology, the system will deliver exceptional energy efficiency and performance.

“It is our great pleasure to partner with Sun Paper once again,“ said Peter Ma, vice president sales and marketing at Kadant Fiberline China. “Drawing on our three decades of close strategic cooperation, this project reflects our shared commitment to delivering high-quality fiber processing solutions for Sun Paper’s continued growth in southern China.”

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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