Core Insights - Kadant Inc. has received orders totaling $18 million from three lumber producers in North America and Europe since its first quarter earnings call, with shipments expected between late 2025 and Q3 2026 [1][2] - The orders include capital equipment for debarking, stranding, chipping, and batch feeding whole logs and lumber wastewood, aimed at producing oriented strand board (OSB) and dimensional lumber [1] - Kadant's smart technology systems will enhance wood processing operations by utilizing key data to optimize production processes [1][2] Company Overview - Kadant Inc. is a global supplier of technologies and engineered systems that promote sustainable industrial processing, enhancing efficiency and productivity in process industries [3] - The company is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts, and employs approximately 3,500 people across 20 countries [3]