Kadant strengthens its presence with the acquisition of DSTI, combining expertise and innovation in rotary joint solutions

The acquisition of Dynamic Sealing Technologies Inc. (DSTI) by Kadant Inc. marks a strategic shift for the European rotary joint industry. Below, different professionals explain what will change for customers, sectors, and technologies.

Solutions for complex applications

Why is this acquisition so important?

Victor Caronni, Marketing Manager at Kadant Johnson Europe & Johnson-Fluiten precisa: «The addition of DSTI to the Kadant group represents a strategic alignment between two companies sharing the same vision: manufacturing excellence, innovation, and customer value. DSTI brings proven expertise in high-performance multi-pass rotary joints, which perfectly complements the engineered systems and sustainable technologies of Kadant Johnson. At Kadant, growth is an integral part of our strategy and culture. Our mission is to provide technologies to improve efficiency, optimise energy use, and maximise productivity. DSTI fits perfectly into this context. Together, we are now better positioned to serve our customers worldwide with advanced technologies that create long-term value.».

What will change for customers in Europe?

What is the technical value of DSTI solutions?

Jeremy Weigel, senior sales engineer at DSTI, explains: «Our multi-pass rotary unions are designed to handle different fluids or gases simultaneously, even under critical operating conditions, with the option of integrating accessories such such as electrical slip rings, fiber optic joints and encoders. Our strength lies in our ability to combine different requirements in a single turnkey solution, optimizing overall size, weight, flow rate, and service life. Each project is the result of close collaboration with the customer, from concept to testing, to ensure maximum compliance to actual conditions of use».

Which sectors will benefit most?

DSTI's expertise and flexibility allows us the ability to meet the needs of sectors with very stringent quality requirements.

Sam Burvee explains: «In the defense sector, DSTI has contributed to the development of next-generation radar cooling systems by designing rotary joints capable of simultaneously managing multiple coolant flows and maintaining thermal stability in extreme conditions. These solutions, adopted for vehicles and ground installations, ensure operational continuity and durability even in environments with high mechanical stress. In the aerospace sector, DSTI's experience has been instrumental in NASA's program dedicated to in-orbit satellite refueling. The company has developed multi-passage rotary joints with extremely high sealing and precision, capable of ensuring the transmission of fluids and signals in vacuum and microgravity conditions, contributing to the success of the orbital refueling mission. In the military sector, DSTI has developed solutions for next-generation vehicle protection systems, where compactness, weight reduction and resistance to shock and vibration are essential elements. Thanks to intensive co-design work with the manufacturer, the integrated rotary joint has improved the safety and responsiveness of on-board systems».

What does DSTI's integrated approach involve?

How does DSTI integrate with Kadant Johnson Europe?

Victor Caronni: «The acquisition of DSTI strengthens Kadant Johnson Europe and Johnson-Fluiten’s ability to serve customers with a broader and more complementary product portfolio. DSTI's solutions do not overlap with those already offered by Kadant, but complete them, allowing us to offer European customers a truly comprehensive range of rotary joints and the convenience of a single technical and commercial contact.

DSTI's expertise blends naturally with Kadant Johnson Europe and Johnson-Fluiten’s leadership in high-performance rotary joints. For our European customers, this partnership offers access to a wider range of best-in-class solutions».

New opportunities for emerging sectors

Thanks to DSTI's specialization in customized applications, Kadant is also expanding its presence in industrial segments it did not traditionally serve, such as defense, aerospace, factory automation, Food & Beverage, and renewable energy production. In these contexts, there is strong growth in demand for advanced custom multi-pass rotary joints, devices capable of simultaneously managing the transfer of different fluids through multiple independent channels.

The future vision

DSTI's entry into Kadant group of businesses opens a new phase of growth and international cooperation. From sharing know-how to complementary portfolios, every aspect of this synergy is designed to create value by delivering high-performance solutions and comprehensive global consulting services. The shared vision is focused on improving collaboration between Kadant Johnson Europe and DSTI by combining complementary strengths, specialized expertise, and advanced technologies to deliver superior value to global customers.

Autore dell’articolo

 

Victor Caronni – Marketing Manager 

Victor Caronni is a Marketing Manager with extensive experience in B2B industrial marketing and technical communication. He personally create, plans, and executes strategies, campaigns, and content for the Kadant and Johnson-Fluiten brands, overseeing every stage of the process. He specializes in integrated digital marketing strategies that align with business objectives and deliver a direct impact on revenue. His approach combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, ensuring that every initiative generates measurable and lasting results.

 

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