Metso to donate EUR 1 million to three Finnish universities
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Metso to donate EUR 1 million to three Finnish universities
Metso Corporation press release, June 8, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. local time
Metso is donating a total of EUR 1 million to Tampere University of Technology,
Aalto University and the University of Oulu. Through the donation, Metso wishes
to support Finnish scientific research and its application in practice.
"The opportunity for continuous, varied scientific research work in cooperation
between universities, companies and other parties is essential for building a
sustainable future. It is also of utmost importance that universities' training
programs produce top experts with knowledge and skills that promote companies'
ability to renew and succeed. Through our donation, we want to support
universities representing branches of science important to us in their ability
to offer internationally competitive scientific research and education," says
Matti Kähkönen, President and CEO of Metso Corporation.
Metso has engaged in cooperation with leading universities around the world for
decades. This EUR 1 million donation is a part of the program for the centenary
of Finland's independence. The donation is shared by Tampere University of
Technology, Aalto University and the University of Oulu. Education and applied
research at these universities in the fields of minerals, materials technology,
mechanical engineering and design are also central success factors in Metso's
international business.
"Tampere University of Technology has carried out long-term research and product
development in cooperation with Metso in several fields, including materials
technology, mechanical and production engineering, and hydraulics. The donation
from Metso is a great recognition of this fruitful partnership," says Mika
Hannula, President of Tampere University of Technology.
"Metso has engaged in close cooperation with all Aalto University Schools. In
addition to materials technology, mechanical engineering and business and
economics, important and topical areas for us both include design,
digitalization and the Internet of Things. We warmly thank Metso for this
donation", says Tuula Teeri, President of Aalto University.
"We highly value our partnership with Metso Corporation. We share the same
objectives and values, which include the sustainable utilization of natural
resources and the search for innovations. Interfaces for cooperation can be
found in several branches of science. We have trained many experts working in
key positions at Metso, and even now, our students are training and working on
thesis projects at the company. Our cooperation in research is particularly
related to process and environmental technology, measuring technology and
minerals. I hope that we can further enhance our cooperation and promote our
shared goals through project activities," says Jouko Niinimäki, President of the
University of Oulu.
Students of the University of Oulu engaged in teamwork at the university's
Tellus Innovation Arena. (Photo: University of Oulu)
The donations in question are based on the decision of Metso Corporation's
Annual General Meeting on March 23, 2017, which authorized the Board of
Directors to decide on giving donations to universities and colleges up to a
maximum amount of EUR 1,000,000.
Metso is a world leading industrial company serving the mining, aggregates,
recycling, oil, gas, pulp, paper and process industries. We help our customers
improve their operational efficiency, reduce risks and increase profitability by
using our unique knowledge, experienced people and innovative solutions to build
new, sustainable ways of growing together.
Our products range from mining and aggregates processing equipment and systems
to industrial valves and controls. Our customers are supported by a broad scope
of services and a global network of over 80 service centers and about 6,000
services professionals. Metso has an uncompromising attitude towards safety.
Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki, Finland, and had sales of about EUR 2.6
billion in 2016. Metso employs over 11,000 persons in more than 50 countries.
Expect results.
www.metso.com, www.twitter.com/metsogroup
Additional information:
Urs Pennanen, SVP, Metso Corporation, tel. +358 20 483 3664, e-mail:
urs.pennanen(at)metso.com
Helena Marjaranta, Vice President, Global Communications, Metso Corporation,
tel. +358 20 484 3212, e-mail: helena.marjaranta(at)metso.com
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Source: Metso Corporation via GlobeNewswire
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