Metso to expand screening solutions in China
Investment in China to strengthen screen offering for mining and aggregate industries
METSO are investing in the expansion of their screening solutions in China. The initial investment includes an agreement to acquire screening business, operations, and key assets of privately owned Selm (Beijing) Technology Co. Ltd. By combining the new offering with Metso’s expertise in screening equipment, media, repairs, and services, Metso say they can strengthen their services to better support mining and aggregates customers in China.
‘The acquisition is a significant step in advancing our regional strategy in screening of being closer to our customers, fostering a market-focused approach. We are excited to enhance our role in China as a leading provider of screening solutions for large projects like super quarries. We warmly welcome new colleagues to contribute to our growth targets and improved customer service,’ said Jouni Mähönen, vice-president of screening at Metso.
‘Selm is a respected company with its products and services well recognized by the customers in both mining and aggregates industries. The acquisition will further enrich Metso’s product portfolio and strengthen our competitiveness and market position. This move will enable us to provide comprehensive screening solutions in China, where Metso have a strong customer base and service capability in both the mining and aggregates industries,’ said Xiaofeng Liang, president of the Great China market area at Metso.
The acquisition is subject to conditions precedent and expected to close during the second quarter of 2025. Both parties have agreed not to disclose the transaction value.
Selm (Beijing) Technology Co. Ltd is a Chinese manufacturer of mining and aggregate screens and technologies, including micro-sizing screening solutions. The company has around 180 employees and its operations are in Shenyang, north-east China.
Huifeng Tang, founder of Selm, said: ‘We have been developing our screening business over the past years, building expertise and a strong reputation among customers. Moving forward, the screen offering will bring benefits for customers as part of Metso and our employees will get a valued new employer.’
Metso’s screening solutions for aggregates and mining customers consists of banana screens, horizontal screens, inclined screens, mobile screens, portable screens, and ultrafine screens, as well as screening media, and capital screen-related parts, repairs, and services.
