Kadant (KAI) Acquires KWS Manufacturing Company

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Kadant Acquires KWS Manufacturing Company

January 24, 2024 4:27 PM EST

WESTFORD, Mass., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) today announced it has completed the acquisition of KWS Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (KWS) for approximately $84 million in cash, subject to certain customary adjustments. The acquisition was financed primarily through borrowings under Kadant's revolving credit facility.

KWS is a leading manufacturer of conveying equipment for the bulk material handling industry. The company manufactures screw conveyors, screw feeders, slide gates, and bucket elevators for process industries, including the food, chemicals, and wood industries. Located in Burleson, Texas, with approximately 165 employees, KWS had revenue of... More