- Kadant Inc. (KAI, Financial) secures $18 million in orders from North America and Europe.
- Equipment to enhance production of oriented strand board (OSB) and dimensional lumber.
- Deliveries are scheduled from late 2025 to Q3 2026 with smart technology integration.
Kadant Inc. (KAI) has announced securing significant orders worth $18 million for its wood processing systems from three major lumber producers situated in North America and Europe. These contracts, revealed following the company's Q1 earnings call, underscore Kadant's robust market demand and emphasize its leadership in the provision of advanced wood processing equipment.
The orders encompass a range of high-performance capital equipment designed for debarking, stranding, chipping, and batch feeding of whole logs and wastewood. This machinery will play a pivotal role in the production of oriented strand board (OSB) and dimensional lumber.
To optimize these wood processing operations, Kadant will integrate its smart technology systems. These systems are engineered to leverage key production data, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and productivity across the board. The delivery of this equipment is planned between the end of 2025 and the third quarter of 2026.
CEO Jeffrey L. Powell highlighted, "This achievement reinforces Kadant's position as a leading provider of debarking, stranding, and chipping equipment for OSB and lumber production. Incorporating smart technology into our offerings enhances system productivity and underscores our commitment to innovation."
