Kadant has announced it has completed the acquisition of Babbini and G.P.S. Engineering (GPS), two Italy-based companies specialising in industrial dewatering and engineered power transmission solutions.
Babbini is a recognised leader in screw press technology and dewatering applications for multiple industrial sectors, including paper recycling.
GPS supports Babbini’s capabilities with system integration expertise and custom gearboxes for demanding industrial applications.
Babbini and GPS have collaborated with Kadant since 2019, providing innovative upcycling solutions for its fibre processing lines, including reject handling and waste management products and technologies.
Jeffrey L. Powell, President and Chief Executive of Kadant, said: “Acquiring Babbini and GPS Engineering supports our commitment to Sustainable Industrial Processing through the growth of our upcycling capabilities.
“These businesses share Kadant’s focus on innovation, and our strengthened relationship will maximize productivity and provide our customers with broader fibre processing solutions.”
