M&A Deal Summary

Kadant Acquires KWS

On January 24, 2024, Kadant acquired manufacturer KWS for 84M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Kadant’s 3rd transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Kadant’s 4th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Kadant’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Kadant’s 1st transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2024-01-24
Target KWS
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Kadant
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 84M USD

Target

KWS

Burleson, Texas, United States
KWS is a designer and manufacturer of conveying equipment for the bulk material handling industry. The company's products are marketed globally to end users, power transmission distributors, engineering firms, system suppliers, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Formed in 1972, KWS' corporate office and manufacturing facilities are located in Burleson, Texas (convenient to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex).

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Buyer

Kadant

Westford, Massachusetts, United States
Category Company
Founded 1991
Sector Machinery
Employees3,100
Revenue 958M USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Kadant is a provider of rotary sealing devices, precision unions, and steam handling systems to process industries. The Company’s systems division specializes in the engineering, design, and supply of steam systems, controls, and related equipment used to manage steam and condensate flow. Kadant was founded in 1991 and is based in Westford, Massachusetts.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 9
Sector (Manufacturing) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 8
State (Texas) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 6
Year (2024) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-12-28 Key Knife

Tualatin, Oregon, United States

Key Knife is a provider of engineered knife systems for custom chipping, planing, and flaking solutions for wood product industries. Its products enable wood processing mills to improve fiber recovery, product quality, and maximize production while lowering operating costs. Key Knife was formed in 1986 and is based in Tualatin, Oregon.

Buy $156M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-06-03 DSTI

Andover, Minnesota, United States

DSTI is a provider of engineered fluid sealing and transfer solutions for rotating applications. The company specializes in the design, manufacture, and integration of fluid rotary unions, electrical slip rings, and value-added products used to transfer hydraulic fluid, water, air, and other liquids and gases in a variety of industrial processes. DSTI was formed in 2001 and is headquartered in Andover, Minnesota.

Buy $55M
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