kadant is a global supplier of high-value, critical components and engineered systems used in process industries worldwide. the company’s products, technologies, and services play an integral role in enhancing process efficiency, optimizing energy utilization, and maximizing productivity in resource-intensive industries. while kadant is a relatively new name, and became a fully independent public company in 2001, some of our businesses have been serving industrial customers for more than 100 years. through a combination of acquisitions and internal development, we continue to strengthen our position as a leading supplier to process industries worldwide. kadant inc. is based in westford, massachusetts, usa with revenues of $402 million in 2014 and 1,800 employees worldwide. our stock trades on the new york stock exchange under the symbol kai. kadant brand products and services are sold to industries worldwide through our subsidiaries located in north america, south america, europe,