Metso has signed a comprehensive framework agreement with Metsä Fibre to supply valve solutions for the world's first next-generation bioproduct mill in Äänekoski, Finland. Metso's valve solutions will be used in all of the mill's process phases.

Metso continues its transformation in to a more focused company with leaner and more agile operating models to drive growth and profitability. As part of this and to reflect the current market environment and achieve cost-efficiencies, Metso is initiating employee negotiations in its Minerals business in Finland.

Metso was ranked first place in the Mining Industry's Best Performance Supplier of the Minerals Processing segment and third place in the Best Overall Performance Supplier of Mining.

Metso's flow control services are available through more than 40 service centers worldwide, employing over 400 dedicated service professionals with in-depth valve application expertise.

Stora Enso utilizes Metso's valve know-how in its Varkaus Mill rebuild in Finland

Metso commits to continuous process optimization to maximize Kevitsa's availability and production efficiency

Metso has finalized the sale of the Tampere foundry, announced December 19, 2014, to the Finnish company TEVO Oy. The business was transferred to the new owner on April 13, 2015. The sales price will not be disclosed. In conjunction with the sale, all foundry personnel transferred to TEVO Oy with their existing employment contracts.

The new HP5 cone crusher was designed with safety, simplicity and eco-efficiency in mind.

Metso is opening a new valve and field device service center in Querétaro, Mexico. The new service center offers the latest technology and know-how to carry out high-quality maintenance and repair work on Metso and third-party devices, such as valves, actuators and pumps. The service center's primary customer base consists of customers in the oil and gas, pulp and paper, and mining industries.

Metso will present its solutions at the "Managing Aging Plants Conference & Expo", which is being organized for the first time ever at the Düsseldorf Congress Center, Germany, from March 3-4, 2015, to address critical topics that many European plants now face. Experts at Metso's stand S14 are available to answer specific questions about improving valve performance for a safe and sustainable future.

Metso has acquired from the US-based company Rexnord Industries, LLC certain intellectual property rights related to Rexnord's Falk Mill Products business. The acquisition allows Metso to provide replacement gears and pinions for its customers utilizing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) drawings and specifications for mills and kilns purchased through Metso and certain other end users.

Next Annual General Meeting planned to be held on March 27, 2015