Kadant to acquire voestalpine BOHLER Profil

Kadant (KAI) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire voestalpine BOHLER Profil GmbH & Co. The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to certain Austrian regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, and will be financed primarily through borrowings under Kadant’s revolving credit facility. “voestalpine BOHLER Profil’s expertise and product range complement Kadant’s offerings and strengthen our ability to serve customers in demanding industrial markets,” said Jeffrey Powell, president and chief executive officer of Kadant. “For more than three decades, voestalpine BOHLER Profil has been a valued supply partner to several Kadant businesses, giving us deep familiarity with their capabilities. We believe their strong leadership team and operational excellence make the business a strategic addition to our organization.”