Metso invest in new rubber products plant in China
Company enhances customer service in China with strategic investment in new factory
TO meet growing demand and improve service for their regional customers, Metso are investing in a new rubber products plant in Quzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
The new factory will offer rubber and Poly-Met mill linings as well as Trellex screening media, allowing Metso to expand their supply of rubber and Poly-Met wear parts in China, and ensuring customer access to products that deliver strong performance and availability.
Metso say the investment is aligned with their strategy to strengthen regional operations in key customer markets.
By expanding their manufacturing footprint in China, Metso are reinforcing their commitment to mining and aggregates customers and improving service levels through localized production and supply chain capabilities. This will allow Metso to provide faster response times, shorter delivery schedules, and an enhanced range of services.
Screening media production at the new plant is scheduled to start during the first quarter of 2026, whilst mill lining production will commence towards the end of the first half of the year through the adoption of modern technology allowing efficient, high-quality manufacturing of larger and more complex rubber and composite components.
‘Metso have chosen to proceed with this investment in response to growing customer demand within the rapidly expanding mining sector, particularly among our Chinese customers. This investment strengthens our technological edge and boosts our competitiveness,’ said Saso Kitanoski, president of consumables at Metso.
He added: ‘Quzhou was a logical choice, as it also hosts our top-tier foundry. This allows us to provide our customers with the latest advancements in rubber, Poly-Met, or metallic mill linings, as well as screening media.’
Xiaofeng Liang, president of the Greater China market area at Metso, said: ‘This strategic investment reflects Metso’s long-term commitment to the Greater China market area. The new plant will bring value to our customers in China, and localized production will shorten delivery times.
‘Relying on our local supply chain and R&D capabilities, we can meet the various demands of our customers with more flexibility, providing high-quality and highly customized products that comply with Metso’s global standards.’
