Aug 24, 2005. /Lesprom Network/. Components of the upgrade include the Maximizer™ pulping bedplate and converting an existing cleaner to a Liquid Cyclone™ unit. Upgrades also include several new pressure screens and a conversion to the FiberNET™ pressure screen. When completed, the output from this linerboard facility is expected to increase by 100 tonnes per day. Installation is scheduled for November 2005. Kadant Black Clawson Inc. is a leading fiberline process equipment supplier based in Mason, Ohio, USA, and designs, manufactures and services equipment used in paper recycling, chemical pulping and papermachine approach flow systems. The company provides advanced fiber processing solutions through its line of pulping, screening, cleaning and de-inking equipment; as well as a complete line of pulp washing, evaporation, recausticizing and condensate treatment systems for the pulp mill. The multinational company is a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. Kadant Inc. is a leading supplier to the global pulp and paper industry, with a range of products and services for improving efficiency and quality in pulp and paper production, including paper machine accessories, and systems for stock preparation, fluid handling, and water management. Kadant is based in Acton, Massachusetts, and, with the addition of Kadant Johnson in May 2005, has annual revenues of approximately $270 million and approximately 1,500 employees worldwide.