Metso acquire Q&R Industrial Hose in Australia

Expansion of end-to-end slurry handling solutions and services with Australian acquisition

METSO have signed an agreement to acquire Q&R Industrial Hoses, a privately owned Australian company specializing in the manufacture of pinch valve sleeves, rubber hoses, and other rubber products and linings. Established in 1976, Q&R Industrial Hoses are Australia’s longest-standing locally owned hose supplier, with a manufacturing facility in Sydney and 22 employees.

This acquisition marks another step in Metso’s commitment to offer comprehensive, end-to-end slurry handling solutions and services for their customers. Following Metso’s valve and process control offering acquisition of Jindex Pty Ltd in 2024, the addition of Q&R Industrial Hoses will further enhance Metso’s portfolio.

‘We have had a long relationship with Q&R, who have served Metso as a critical rubber parts manufacturing partner,’ said Christian Trulsson, director of valves and hoses at Metso. ‘Slurry hoses and pinch valve sleeves manufacturing are now being brought in-house, which will improve both our product range and customer service capability throughout the value chain. We can offer even more robust and reliable slurry handling solutions tailored to the needs of the mining and minerals sectors.’

Brett Robinson, general manager and owner of Q&R Industrial Hoses, said: ‘Joining forces with Metso marks an exciting new chapter for Q&R Industrial Hoses. Our expertise in specialty swivel hoses will complement Metso’s slurry handling solutions. We are delighted to become part of the Metso family and look forward to working together to deliver innovative, customer-focused solutions to the mining and minerals sectors.’

The acquisition is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2025.