WESTFORD, Mass., Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today that it was named one of “America's Most Responsible Companies” by Newsweek magazine for the sixth consecutive year. The 2026 award recognizes companies with strong performance in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.

“We are honored that our dedication to advancing Sustainable Industrial Processing was recognized once again by Newsweek,” said Jeffrey L. Powell, president and chief executive officer. “This designation reflects our commitment to providing technologies and solutions that support our customers’ initiatives for efficient and responsible operation.”

Newsweek’s 2026 analysis evaluates U.S.-based companies through publicly available sustainability data, ESG performance indicators, and a nationwide survey of consumer perceptions related to corporate responsibility. More information about the 2026 rankings is available at newsweek.com/rankings/americas-most-responsible-companies-2026. All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About Kadant
Kadant Inc. is a global supplier of technologies and engineered systems that drive Sustainable Industrial Processing^®. The Company’s products and services play an integral role in enhancing efficiency, optimizing energy utilization, and maximizing productivity in process industries. Kadant is based in Westford, Massachusetts, with approximately 3,900 employees in 22 countries worldwide. For more information, visit kadant.com.

Safe Harbor Statement
The following constitutes a “Safe Harbor” statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including forward-looking statements about our customers, products, operations, and markets. These forward-looking statements represent our expectations as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including those set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in Kadant’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2024 and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contacts
Investor Contact Information:
Michael McKenney, 978-776-2000
IR@kadant.com 

Media Contact Information:
Wes Martz, 978-776-2000
media@kadant.com