What are the main activities of Metso in Turkey?

Metso has been serving the market in Turkey for over 20 years and its core business areas are mineral processing technologies and plants, including crushing and screening, grinding mills, flotation cells, magnetic separators, dewatering equipment and complete mineral processing plants.

How does Metso ensure maximum performance for miners facing complex geology and lower ore grades?

Metso offers new technologies like stirred mills, high pressure grinding rollers and advanced process controls. Its APC technology allows customers to observe the mineralogy of the ore and make changes to flotation cell parameters before processing, leading to improved recovery and efficiency. Metso is also digitalizing its equipment and has already started with mobile jaw crushing plants.

Why do companies now prefer to buy all their equipment from one company like Metso?

Ten years ago, companies preferred to buy individual equipment from different providers. However, now they prefer to buy from one company to ensure they are in safe hands financially and for technical solutions. Metso serves more than 50% of its customers’ packaged needs.

What is the extent of Metso’s local manufacturing in Turkey?

Metso manufactures items in Turkey for the Turkish market and for international distribution, such as flotation equipment. Metso prefers to manufacture in locations with expertise in a technology, and therefore, its operations in France, Finland, and the United States produce crushers and screeners.

Why are more companies choosing to manufacture equipment in Turkey?

Turkey has well-educated and talented people and is cost-effective compared to other parts of Europe while offering the same quality.

How will Metso’s business in Turkey evolve going forward?

Metso wants to contribute to a sustainable mining business in Turkey by installing new-generation technologies such as APC and more efficient processes for its customers. Metso has proven technologies, but its next milestone is to install new-generation technologies in Turkey.