Metso strengthens its position in solid waste recycling through

acquisition of Swiss Holzmag GmbH’s technology rights

Metso Corporation’s press release on June 7, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. local time

 

Metso and Holzmag GmbH have signed a contract according to which Metso will acquire the

technology of Swiss Holzmag GmbH. The value of the transaction is not disclosed. This

acquisition of technology rights strengthens Metso’s position as a leading technology and

service provider for the mechanical treatment of solid waste.

 

Metso is currently market leader in equipment for pre-shredding of all kinds of solid waste

with its M&J shredders. The acquisition enables Metso to provide also fine shredding

equipment for a wide range of solid waste types such as municipal and industrial solid

waste, biomass, plastics, textiles, glass, aluminum & non-ferrous metals, wood. Fine

shredding is the next step after pre-shredding and sorting of waste into homogenous waste

streams, and is a key technology for preparing the waste going into recycling and fuel for

energy of various kinds.

 

The acquisition also enables Metso to expand into new customer areas, such as recycling of

industrial refuse/waste and preparation of refuse derived fuel for combustion or gasification.

“This type of technology is a perfect match with our existing competencies in shredding all

kinds of solid waste. It offers a good basis to expand our offering both within our existing

customer relations as well as to new customer areas, such as recycling of industrial waste,

and in-house recycling for many different kinds of applications such as the plastics industry.

We also will gain foothold in new technologies that complement our current offering for

recycling customers and power generation customers,” says Dr. René Gissinger, President,

Recyling business line, Metso.

 

‘’For our recycling customers Metso is now a stronger partner in equipment for

fragmentizing waste. Handling solid waste is becoming more important as there is a

growing need to find alternatives for landfills and reuse all available resources on a global

scale. The remaining waste can also be used as a source for energy at power plants,’’

Gissinger continues. He is also confident that Metso’s global sales and service network

combined with Holzmag’s installed base enables further growth for Metso’s recycling

business.

 

Holzmag was founded in 1976 and is located in Dornach, Switzerland. www.holzmag.com

Metso is a global supplier of sustainable technology and services for mining, construction,

power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper industries. We have about

28,500 employees in more than 50 countries. www.metso.com

For further information for the press, please contact:

Kjeld Nielsen
Vice President,
Business Development, Recycling Business Line, Metso
Tel. +45 40400775