Kadant to Present at the ROTH Conference in California

Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) announced that it will present at the ROTH Growth Stock Conference on March 17, 2010 in Dana Point, California.

Jonathan W. Painter, president and chief executive officer of Kadant Inc., will represent the company and present an overview of Kadant’s business and most recent financial results. Kadant’s future financial performance may also be discussed.

Mr. Painter’s presentation will be webcast live and can be accessed via our Web site at www.kadant.com. To listen, visit www.kadant.com and click on "Investors.” An audio archive of the presentation will be available on our Web site until April 16, 2010.

About Kadant

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 $226 million in 2009 and 1,600 employees in 16 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.kadant.com.