Metso's foundry extension inaugurated in Jyvaskyla, Finland

Feb 08, 2008. /Lesprom.com/. The extension of Metso Paper's Rautpohja Foundry was inaugurated today in Jyvaskyla, Finland. The new resources will enable casting of rolls and shafts for even over 12-meter-wide paper and board machines. The value of the total investment in roll and cylinder production is over Euro 20 million. The investment will increase the casting capacity and hence shorten the delivery times, expecially in regard to replacement rolls and cylinders for the service business, one of the main growth areas of Metso Paper. "In Metso we focus very actively on developing our operations and products, and this investment is a proof of this. Rolls are one of the key components in a paper machine, and manufacturing them calls for top-class capabilities and competences both of the facilities and of the personnel. Both of these prerequisites are present here at Jyvaskyla", expressed Mr. Jorma Eloranta, President and CEO of Metso Corporation, in his inauguration speech. With the extension investment, the casting capacity of the foundry will increase from 300 to even 500 roll and shaft castings annually.