Westford, Massachusetts, USA, 14 October 2008 -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) will release its 2008 third quarter results after the market closes on 22 October 2008 and will hold a conference call for investors the next day, 23 October 2008 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time.

During the call, the company will discuss its third quarter performance, as well as future expectations. To listen, call 800-709-2159 within the United States, or 973-582-2810 outside the United States, and reference conference ID number 66977404. Participants should dial in at least 10 minutes before the scheduled starting time. You can also listen to the conference call live on the Web by visiting www.kadant.com and clicking on "Investors." Our earnings release also will be posted in the "Investors" section, under "Investor News." An audio archive of the call will be available on the Web site until 21 November 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. The company's fluid-handling products are also used to optimize production in the steel, rubber, plastics, food, and textile industries. In addition, we produce granules from papermaking byproducts for agricultural and lawn and garden applications. Kadant is based in Westford, Massachusetts, with revenues of USD 366 million in 2007, and 2000 employees in 16 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.kadant.com.