Metso strengthens global service network by opening center next to Suzano's new mega pulp mill in Brazil
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Metso Corporation's press release on April 25, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. local time
Metso will expand its global service network by opening a new service center to
serve Suzano Papel e Celulose S.A.'s 1.5-million-tonne greenfield pulp mill in
Maranhão, northeastern Brazil. The service center will supply roll grinding and
other maintenance services, and will have a storage for selected spare parts and
consumables. The center will be located in Imperatriz, close to the Maranhão
mill, and will be operational in late 2013. The groundbreaking ceremony for the
new service center was held in Imperatriz on April 25, 2013.
"This investment is in line with Metso's strategy for services growth. Local
support to customers and long-term partnerships bring value both to our
customers and Metso," says Jukka Tiitinen, President, Services business line,
Pulp, Paper and Power, Metso.
In addition, Metso and Suzano Papel e Celulose S.A. have agreed that Metso will
establish mill maintenance for the entire Maranhão mill. With the agreement
Metso will take responsibility for the establishment of the mill's maintenance
management system and support Suzano in establishing materials management
operations. The value of the agreement will not be disclosed.
"We have decided to contract Metso to bring equipment manufacturer's process
knowledge and maintenance expertise in establishing maintenance for the Maranhão
mill. We expect to have efficient maintenance plans and organization in order to
contribute to a reliable start-up and quick learning curve, from the first days
of operation," says José Alexandre, Industrial Director, Suzano Papel e
Celulose.
All main technology for the Maranhão pulp mill is being supplied by Metso.
Metso's scope of supply covers wood handling, cooking plant and fiberline, pulp
drying and baling, evaporation, power boiler, recovery boiler, causticizing and
lime kiln, and an integrated automation solution for all process areas. The mill
is scheduled to start up in the second half of 2013.
Suzano Papel e Celulose is a forestry-based company and one of the largest
vertically integrated producers of pulp and paper in Latin America. The
company's main products, sold on the domestic and international markets, are
eucalyptus pulp, printing and writing paper and paperboard.
Metso's pulp, paper and power professionals specialize in processes, machinery,
equipment, services, paper machine clothing and filter fabrics. Our offering and
experience cover the entire process life cycle including new production lines,
rebuilds and services.
www.metso.com/pulpandpaper, www.metso.com/power,
www.twitter.com/MetsoPulpPaper
Metso is a global supplier of technology and services to customers in the
process industries, including mining, construction, pulp and paper, power, and
oil and gas. Our 30,000 professionals based in over 50 countries contribute to
sustainability and deliver profitability to customers worldwide. Metso's shares
are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.
www.metso.com, www.twitter.com/metsogroup
For further information, please contact:
Jukka Tiitinen, President, Services business line, Pulp, Paper and Power, Metso,
tel. +1 404 433 0937 or +358 40 740 6178
Elio Krummenauer, Director, Services, Pulp, Paper and Power, South America,
Metso, tel. +55 41 99 74 8123
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