Kadant to Hold Conference Call on Thursday, November 5, 2009

WESTFORD, Mass.--(Business Wire)--
Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) announced that it will release its 2009 third quarter
results after the market closes on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 and will hold a
conference call for investors the next day, Thursday, November 5, 2009 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 U.S., or
973-582-2810 outside the U.S., and reference Conference ID number 31354802.
Please begin dialing 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 will also be
posted in the "Investors" section, under "Investor News." An audio archive of
the call will be available on our Web site until December 4, 2009.

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, we produce granules from papermaking byproducts
for agricultural and lawn and garden applications. Kadant is based in Westford,
Massachusetts, with revenues of $329 million in 2008 and 1,600 employees in 16
countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.kadant.com.

Kadant Inc.
Investor contact:
Thomas M. O`Brien, 978-776-2000
or
Media contact:
Wes Martz, 269-278-1715

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