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Kadant Inc. Appoints Michael C. Colwell As President and CEO

PUBLIC · KAISep 10, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Kadant

Michael C. Colwell
WestfordManufacturing

Description

Kadant Inc. has announced the appointment of Michael C. Colwell as president and chief operating officer effective October 1, 2026, and as president and chief executive officer effective January 2, 2027

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Company

Kadant

Location

Westford, Massachusetts, United States

About

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 3,100 employees in 20 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.kadant.com.

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