KPM was established in 2001 by founders with long industrial experience. The head office is located in Kajaani, Finland. In 2008 the company was acquired by Lorentzen & Wettre and became an important part of L&W’s pulp testing segment. Being part of Lorentzen & Wettre also strengthened KPM’s distribution network and R&D investments.After the startup in 2001 KPM acquired product technology for consistency measurement and then invested in redesigning this technology to introduce the most modern product portfolio in the field. The product portfolio was constantly extended with own development and by networking with industrial partners like Toshiba and Cerlic.Lorentzen & Wettre, founded 1895, provides the world’s paper industry with advanced equipment for quality control and process optimization from a position as the market and quality leader. Lorentzen & Wettre operates all over the world. The headquarters, including R&D and manufacturing, is located in Stockholm.