Three Rivers, Mich., November 10, 2020 – Kadant Johnson LLC, a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI), will be participating virtually in Tissue World Digital Days to be held November 11-13, 2020. Mike Soucy, president of Kadant Johnson Systems Division, will be speaking at the Yankee Dryer workshop. The presentation will cover how to troubleshoot thermocompressors used in Yankee dryer steam systems. 

Tissue World is North America’s largest tissue paper exhibition and conference offering a variety of opportunities for learning. The speakers cover the complete value chain, from raw materials to consumers, including technology, markets, environment, consumer trends, and innovations. Tissue World Digital Days is Tissue World’s first digital event and will bring together experts with industry and external perspectives to discuss the challenges and opportunities throughout the tissue supply chain that are being experienced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

About Kadant Johnson

Kadant Johnson LLC, based in Three Rivers, Michigan, is a leading provider of rotary joints, precision unions, and fluid handling systems and equipment used to optimize the transfer of power, fluid, and data in rotary sealing applications found in process industries. The Company’s systems division specializes in the engineering, design, and supply of steam systems, controls, and related equipment used to manage steam and condensate flow. It also provides project management and remote monitoring to optimize steam energy utilization.

About Kadant

Kadant Inc. is a global supplier of high-value, critical components and engineered systems used in process industries worldwide. The Company’s products, technologies, and services play an integral role in enhancing process efficiency, optimizing energy utilization, and maximizing productivity in resource-intensive industries. Kadant is based in Westford, Massachusetts, with approximately 2,700 employees in 20 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.kadant.com

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