About the company 

Kadant is 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. 

Using a proactive and dynamic approach, leadership drive revolutionary developments, spearheading state-of-the-art technologies that redefine industrial processes. Their ground-breaking nanotechnology doctor blade range and their automation of resin rivet blade retention systems for roll and belt cleaning technologies, via cobot (collaborative robot) technology, showcase their commitment to pioneering advancements. At the heart of this global innovation, Kadant UK serves as the epicentre for research, development, and production of specialised polymer composite doctor blades, enriching all of Kadant's operations across the globe. Located in Bury, a talented team thrives amidst accelerated growth, using their expertise in delivery optimization of industrial manufacturing processes, whilst embodying a commitment to shaping a more efficient and sustainable industrial landscape. 

Greater Manchester Growth Story 

Kadant has recently invested in capital equipment to ensure they meet the demands of higher quality production for their Food and Tissue sector global customers. They have also expanded the number of talented apprentices with the help from MIDAS and increased their global service team. 

How did MIDAS Support? 

Dr Michael Draper PhD, BSC, CChem, MRSC said: 

“Midas have provided excellent support across all facets of our business activities, and I would highly recommend them as a support partner.”