Metso to acquire Jindex
Finnish OEM strengthens its slurry handling offering with acquisition of Australia-based components specialist
METSO have signed an agreement to purchase Jindex Pty Ltd, a privately-owned Australian OEM specializing in valves and process flow control equipment.
Combining Metso’s extensive experience and offering in slurry handling, hydrocyclones and minerals processing equipment solutions with Jindex’s valve offering will further strengthen the Finnish company’s capacity to provide more comprehensive slurry handling solutions for the aggregates and mining industries.
‘This acquisition is yet another important step in the development of Metso’s pumps business line offering to bring us closer to being our customers’ lifecycle partner of choice,’ said Tiago Oliveira, head of the pumps business line at Metso. ‘Flow and isolation control plays a vital role in ensuring smooth slurry handling to maximize the productivity and efficiency of minerals processing plants. In the past, we have collaborated with Jindex on many customer projects and are now glad to welcome the Jindex experts to the Metso team.’
Stephen Fowler, managing director of Jindex, added: ‘The Jindex product offering and our technical expertise in valves are an excellent addition to Metso’s pumps business and will enable Metso to provide more extensive flow control solutions to the mining industry. We look forward to contributing our unique knowledge and experience as part of the Metso team and providing enhanced outcomes to all our collective customers.’
Metso’s pumps business line offers complete solutions for slurry handling and hydrocyclones, including equipment (eg slurry pumps, hoses, valves, pipes, etc.), spare parts, aftermarket/lifecycle services, and digital services. The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of August 2024.
