Kadant Completes Cogent Purchase

 

Kadant Inc. completed its acquisition of Cogent Industrial Technologies Ltd., a leading industrial automation and controls solution provider. The acquisition enables Kadant to deliver a more data connected and integrated solution to its customers seeking increased visibility into their operations.

“The addition of Cogent to the Kadant family significantly increases our ability to deliver automation and plant-wide technology solutions to process industries,” says Jeffrey Powell, president and CEO of Kadant Inc.

Cogent Industrial Technologies Ltd. is based in British Columbia, Can. The company has established a reputation as a leader in industrial technology solutions, offering expertise in process technology integration, industrial automation and controls, industrial safety, project management and operational performance management systems.

 

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