Kadant Inc.

Westford, Massachusetts, USA, 05 February 2008 --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) announced that it will release its 2007 fourth quarter and full-year results after the market closes on 13 February 2008, and will hold a conference call for investors the next day, 14 February 2008, at 11 a.m. Eastern Time.

During the call, the company will discuss its fourth quarter and full-year performance and future expectations. To listen, call 800-709-2159 within the United States, or 973-582-2810 outside the United States, at least 10 minutes before the scheduled starting time.

The conference call can also be accessed live on the Web by visiting www.kadant.com and clicking on "Investors." Kadant's earnings release will also be posted in the "Investors" section, under "Investor News." An audio archive of the call will be available on the Web site until 13 March 2008.

Kadant Inc. is a leading supplier to the global pulp and paper industry, with a range of products and services for improving efficiency and quality in pulp and paper production, including paper machine accessories and systems for stock preparation, fluid handling, and water management. Our fluid-handling products are also used to optimize production in the steel, rubber, plastics, food, and textile industries. In addition, Kadant produces granules from papermaking byproducts for agricultural and lawn and garden applications. Kadant is based in Westford, Massachusetts. The company had revenues of USD 342 million in 2006 and 2000 employees in 16 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.kadant.com.