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Kadant U.K. Limited

Bury, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Kadant U.K. Limited is a Center of Excellence amongst several Kadant businesses for doctor blade development.

We are a global supplier of high value, engineered systems used in process industries worldwide. The Bury manufacturing site provides sales and applications expertise along with the design and manufacture of doctoring, cleaning, and filtration product lines to process industries across all of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia.
Our Otley office sells and supports Kadant’s fluid handling products and solutions and has responsibility for the provision of steam and condensate system engineering services in conjunction with Kadant Johnson Europe.

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Kadant U.K. Accreditations

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SafeContractor

As a SafeContractor member, Kadant U.K. has been audited and accredited for its health and safety practices by Alcumus, a leading provider of risk management solutions. Kadant’s sustainability performance has also been verified by Alcumus, earning the trust of hundreds of customers who value environmental and social responsibility.

Kadant U.K. shows its dedication to health, safety, and sustainability by being a SafeContractor member with an accredited status from Alcumus, a recognised authority in risk management. Alcumus has also verified Kadant’s sustainability credentials as a preferred partner for hundreds of customers who seek high standards of environmental and social impact.

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HACCP International

With this endorsement, certain blades and blade holders manufactured by Kadant U.K. for use in food manufacturing processes carry the HACCP International Certification Mark. HACCP International provides certification for products, materials, and services brought into food processing and handling which meet best practices in terms of food safety. This independent conformance certification provides validation of a product’s ‘fitness for purpose’ within food processing and handling applications.

Certified food-safe products manufactured by Kadant U.K. include the AccuFlake™ PRO and AccuClean™ blade holders; VeriTek™, Polyflex™, ProFlake™, SteelFlex™, Stainlessflex™, and Stainless Steel HTSS™ blades; and the VeriLite™ and VeriKleen™ roll cleaner assemblies. Select blades are also available with a proprietary release coating which prevents build-up and contaminants from sticking to the blade and facilitates cleaning.

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ISO 9001:2015

As an ISO 9001 member Kadant strives to continuously work to these practices. ISO 9001 is a globally recognized standard for quality management. It helps organizations of all sizes and sectors to improve their performance, meet customer expectations and demonstrate their commitment to quality. Its requirements define how to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve a quality management system (QMS).

Heritage

The 100-year-old Vickery brand was created by Vickery’s Limited (now a part of Kadant U.K. Limited).

Kadant U.K. Limited continues the development and innovation today that established Vickery’s Limited as a market leader.

The company was started by the late Fredrick William Vickery, a gifted inventor and engineer. Vickery’s was dedicated to research and development and over the years was granted 139 patents for innovative designs related to machinery in the paper production process and other industries. Most notably, in 1931, the company launched the first composite doctor blade. The innovation of this initial composite material set the scene for the current state-of-the-art, advanced-technology doctor blades that now provide cutting-edge, best-practice cleaning solutions in a diverse range of worldwide industrial processes.
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Kadant U.K. Limited
Riverside Works, Woodhill Road
Bury, Lancashire, BL8 1BD
+44-161-764-9111

Kadant South America Ltda.

Valinhos, São Paulo, Brazil
We are a global supplier of high-value, critical components and engineered systems used in process industries worldwide.
Kadant South America, formally known as CBTI, was acquired by Kadant in April 2013 and merged with Kadant Johnson Latin America which was founded in 2001 in São Paulo, Brazil. Our company, based in Valinhos near the industrial city of Campinas in Brazil, provides services and applications expertise along with the design and manufacturing of products that play an essential role in improving process efficiency, optimizing energy use, and maximizing productivity in resource-intensive sectors.

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Kadant South America Ltda.
Our main product lines include:
The doctoring, cleaning, and filtration product line offered to the South American market includes doctor blades, doctor blade holders, doctoring systems, cleaning showers, and water filters for pulp and paper industry, as well as roll cleaning systems for other industrial processes, such as carbon fiber, food and beverage, and steel.

We focus on collaboration, working closely with customers to deliver innovated and reliable solutions to process industries.

Sales and services of Kadant South America covers Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay and are supported by reps located in Argentina and Chile.

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Kadant South America Ltda.
Via Anhanguera, km 83,5
Valinhos, São Paulo
+55-19-3849-8700

Kadant Solutions Division

Auburn, Massachusetts, United States
Kadant Solutions, based in Auburn, Massachusetts, develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of doctoring, cleaning, filtration, and forming systems and related consumables used in process industries worldwide including construction roofing materials, food processing, metals processing, nonwovens, pulp and paper, textiles and fibers, and tissue.

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KADANT AccessPortal 1C RGB

 

The Kadant Access Portal (KAP) provides our customers access to a comprehensive suite of information management tools through a secure online portal.

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KADANT kConnectTM 1C RGB

 

The kConnect series of products and services offer intelligent monitoring of equipment. This smart-connected technology provides insights for preventative maintenance plans and predictive monitoring. 

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Kadant Solutions Division
35 Sword St.
Auburn, Massachusetts, 01501
+1-508-791-8171

Kadant Nordic AB

Jönköping, Sweden

Kadant Nordic serves the pulp and paper industry as well as other process industries in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland.

We design and manufacture the M-clean system for fabrics, belts, and rolls. In addition, we sell and support Kadant’s fluid handling and doctoring, cleaning, and filtration product lines.

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Kadant Nordic AB
Instrumentvägen 2
SE-553 02 Jönköping
Sweden
Tel: +46-36136080
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Kadant Mexico S.A. de C.V.

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Kadant Mexico S.A. de C.V. was established in 1978 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

Our original product offerings included water filtration, sheet forming, fabric cleaning, and doctoring technologies. Today, we have expanded our offerings and now manufacture and sell doctoring systems, water management systems, fiber processing equipment, and fluid handling products.

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Kadant Mexico S.A. de C.V.

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Kadant Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Apartado Postal 44940, Calle 6 no. 2559, Zona Industrial
Guadalajara, Jalisco
+52-33-3812-22-15

Kadant Johnson (Wuxi) Technology Co. Ltd.

Jiangsu, China
Kadant Johnson (Wuxi) Technology Co. Ltd. was established in 1999 in Wuxi New District, Jiangsu, China.
We manufacture and sell rotary joints and syphon systems, steam and condensate systems, and other fluid handling systems to process industries to optimize the transfer of fluid and other media in rotary joint applications. Our products are widely used in paper, steel, plastic, textile, and rubber industries to reduce energy consumption, improve water management, and enhance efficiencies for long-term sustainability.
After being acquired by Kadant Inc. in 2005, our business scope expanded to include the introduction of doctoring, cleaning, and conditioning systems, M-clean cleaning systems, and other technologies. The addition of these products has not only grown the size of our company but also has helped us to expand our service capabilities for our domestic market.

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Kadant Johnson (Wuxi) Technology Co. Ltd.

Contact

Kadant Johnson (Wuxi) Technology Ltd.
No.11 Hanjiang Road
Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
Tel: +86-510-85212218

Custom Solutions

Kadant offers custom solutions at select locations globally ranging from In Mill™ Design, HACCP International food safe certification, and OEM genuine parts program.

In Mill Design

The proper design and application of doctoring, cleaning, and filtration systems improves machine performance and return on investment. Kadant’s innovative In Mill Design service provides your mill with an application specialist and a design engineer on-site to create a 3D layout for your doctoring, cleaning, and filtration systems while collaborating with your mill team.

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HACCP International Certification

Kadant U.K. Limited and Kadant Solutions manufacture Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) International certified blades and blade holders. HACCP International is an accredited, global certification body that independently certifies and endorses equipment, materials, and services sold worldwide to the regulated food industry.

Genuine Parts Program

The Kadant Genuine Parts program is designed to raise awareness of the importance of using OEM genuine replacement parts when repairing or maintaining equipment. Kadant invests extensive research, time, and money in developing OEM products to ensure the highest standards of safety and performance are met. When using knock-off parts, there is no guarantee these components meet our current standards. They are not subjected to our quality requirements or design standards and are often made from different materials which drives the lower purchase cost. Off-spec designs, however, can affect the function and safety of the product, which can lead to premature wear, damage to equipment, and even accidents, putting operators at a considerable safety risk.

Services

Technical service is one of our greatest strengths and is part of our customer commitment. Supplying superior products isn’t enough. We offer numerous services at select locations globally ranging from engineering and field installation to repair.

Engineering Services

Engineering services facilitate ease of installation of Kadant products. Benefits of our engineering services include expedited projects through the funding cycle, an economical engineering package compared to the large engineering houses, and significantly improved ROI.

Field and Installation Services

Field and installation services are available from select Kadant facilities to aid with product application in the mill environment. Kadant field technicians offer a specialized service because of their industry knowledge and Kadant product knowledge. They can not only troubleshoot maintenance issues but offer solutions for improving your process.
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Repair Services

Repair services are available at select Kadant facilities. Fast, efficient repair service is essential to smooth-running, profitable process manufacturing operations. Often the extent of any damage is unknown until repair work is started. Product may be shipped back to a facility for specific repairs that may not be simple to complete in the mill setting.

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Kadant UK Field Service

Kadant UK Ltd. field service team are expert UK-based field service technicians. They are committed to providing your mill with a safe, quality, timely, and efficient experience onsite or remotely.

Let the Kadant UK field service team plan, implement, manage, and develop customized maintenance strategies for your paper mill.

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Technical Services

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Machine and Equipment Audits

The field service technicians will inspect all mechanical components in the forming, press, and dryer sections. This includes a routine inspection of the mounting brackets, bearings, journals, doctor structure, holders, levers, air cylinders, oscillation, and other equipment. Furthermore, the alignment of the doctor will be inspected and adjusted to your specific application needs. The blade holder profile will be checked, and necessary adjustments made to ensure a proper blade-to-surface fit. A full report including service details before and after the maintenance and recommendations for improved performance will be provided after each service.

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Preventative Maintenance and Repairs

Properly maintaining and repairing equipment improves safety, machine uptime, quality, and return on investment. Collaborating with your team, we customize preventative maintenance and repair contracts. Our team will recommend, perform, and manage preventative maintenance programs and repairs using only Kadant parts.

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Yankee Doctor Services

Yankee doctors operating at maximum efficiency is crucial to the success of any tissue operation. The field service technician will inspect all mechanical components including mounting brackets, bearings, journals, doctor structure, blade holder, levers, air cylinders, oscillation, and other equipment. The blade angle will be adjusted to your specific application and the blade holder profile will be checked, and necessary adjustments made to ensure a proper blade-to-surface fit. A full report including service details, before and after profile diagrams, and recommendations for improved performance will be provided after each service.

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Equipment Installation Supervision

Onsite supervision and technical support for capital equipment installations will ensure your investment in new equipment is installed correctly and meets the needs and expectations of your mill.

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Turnkey Services

Our turnkey services offer tailored mechanical maintenance and project execution, particularly for mills facing resource constraints and manpower shortages. By supervising every aspect directly at customer sites, we assume full ownership of the work, ensuring it's completed to KUK standards—accurately, on time, and properly. This comprehensive solution spans from routine upkeep to executing major capital ventures, all designed to boost operational efficiency and dependability. Our methodical process, from the initial planning to the final handover, guarantees precision and a commitment to excellence, aligning with customer expectations for impactful outcomes.

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Training

Education and training are the foundation for maintaining a safe environment, high-quality product, and efficient performance of mill equipment. Our field service team can provide custom, onsite, remote, and equipment-specific training.  

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R&D

Our state-of-the-art research and development facility is located in Auburn, Massachusetts. For over 40 years, our R&D has developed doctoring, roll cleaning, filtration, and water management process technologies for the pulp and paper, food, metal processing, carbon fiber, and many other industries.

The M-clean™ Cleaning System Research Facility

Kadant Nordic, located in Huskvarna, Sweden, is home to an M-clean™ cleaning system research facility and pilot plant. Numerous process industries such as papermakers, roofing manufacturing, and food processing are faced with the challenge of keeping fabrics and roll covers clean. Contaminants are deposited and consequently forced into the void volume of fabrics, reducing permeability, creating holes in the sheet, and other runnability issues. In addition, deposits on roll surfaces cause picking or sheet marking. These deposits can come from the raw material (recycled fiber), starch, coating paste, dust, oil, and grease and are often referred to as “stickies”.

Traditional cleaning methods are often incapable of dealing effectively with such contaminants or are undesirable due to the large volume of water required. At Kadant Nordic’s research facility and pilot plant ongoing studies are being conducted to better understand the challenges presented by contaminants and how those challenges can be addressed. Working closely with customers and fabric and chemical suppliers, Kadant Nordic is optimizing existing technologies and looking for new cleaning solutions.

Each trial opportunity is defined as one fabric from the customer. Multiple tests can be executed on just one piece of fabric. For example, the fabric is divided into sections. Each section is tested with different variables. Variables may include with vacuum versus without vacuum, low water pressure versus high water pressure, and cleaning with a few spray nozzles versus many spray nozzles.

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