Founded in 1989, Kadant GranTek transforms papermaking sludge into cellulose-based granules used as carriers for crop protection processes. The company offers granular carriers and industrial absorbents under the brand name of Biodac, Gran-sorb and PaPurr. Its products are manufactured using fibrous sludge waste materials from paper mills. Kadant GranTek utilizes postconsumer papermaking waste to prepare various products for industrial and commercial markets. The company s facility features manufacturing, warehousing, and packaging and bagging units. The company is a part of Kadant, which is one of the world s leading suppliers of fluid-handling equipment for the steel, rubber, food and textile industries. The parent company produces granules from papermaking byproducts for agricultural and lawn and garden applications. It provides paper machine accessories and systems for stock preparation and water management processes. Kadant employs more than 2,000 individuals in over 16 countries.