Kadant Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire voestalpine BÖHLER Profil GmbH & Co KG. 

 

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.

 

With over 150 years of experience, voestalpine BÖHLER Profil is a trusted leader in tailor-made special profiles with complex geometries, as well as high-performance industrial knives. The company specializes in near-net-shape rolling, delivering high-quality, niche solutions for the most demanding industrial applications.

 

voestalpine BÖHLER Profil is headquartered in Austria with approximately 150 employees and revenue of 51.5 million Euros for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. voestalpine BÖHLER Profil will become part of Kadant’s Industrial Processing reporting segment upon closing, at which time its name will be changed to Kadant Profil GmbH & Co KG.

 

“voestalpine BÖHLER Profil’s expertise and product range complement Kadant’s offerings and strengthen our ability to serve customers in demanding industrial markets,” said Jeffrey L. Powell, president and chief executive officer of Kadant. “For more than three decades, voestalpine BÖHLER 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.”

 

“We have known and worked with Kadant for over 30 years, and their deep industrial processing knowledge, global presence, and comprehensive portfolio of solutions align with voestalpine BÖHLER Profil’s long-term goals,” said Jörg Wagner, managing director of voestalpine BÖHLER Profil. “We look forward to the opportunities that being a part of Kadant will offer our team and customers.”