THREE RIVERS, Mich. (News release) -- Kadant Johnson LLC, a subsidiary of Kadant Inc., completed the acquisition of certain assets of Ohio-based Steam Systems, Inc., a provider of installation, repair, and technical services to the U.S. paper industry.

Services previously offered by Steam Systems are now provided through the Kadant Johnson Services division of Kadant Johnson LLC.

"The expansion of our technical services group through the acquisition of the Steam Systems service business will broaden our service offerings to our customers in the pulp and paper industry," said Greg Wedel, president of Kadant Johnson. "We believe the combination of this highly-reputable service business and our product and process systems businesses will benefit our customers by providing them a single source for reliable drying equipment, dryer performance, and dryer section services."

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