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Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2025
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events Acquisition On July 9, 2025, the Company acquired all the outstanding equity securities of Babbini S.p.A and G.P.S. Engineering S.r.l (collectively, Babbini), two Italy-based companies specializing in industrial dewatering and engineered power transmission solutions, for approximately $18,700,000, net of cash acquired, and subject to certain adjustments. The Company expects several synergies in connection with this acquisition, including expansion of product sales by leveraging Kadant's global sales network and sourcing and manufacturing efficiencies. This acquisition is also expected to enhance the Company's upcycling solutions for its fiber processing product lines. Babbini is part of the Company's Industrial Processing segment. Borrowings Under the Credit Agreement The Company borrowed approximately $21,100,000 of euro-denominated funds under its revolving credit facility to finance the acquisition of Babbini.

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The entire disclosure for significant events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Examples include: the sale of a capital stock issue, purchase of a business, settlement of litigation, catastrophic loss, significant foreign exchange rate changes, loans to insiders or affiliates, and transactions not in the ordinary course of business.

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