New Life Cycle Services programmes from Metso

Company to introduce easier ways of buying, maintaining and operating aggregates equipment

METSO say they are continuing to meet customers needs and shaping industry conventions by expanding their services offering for the aggregates industry with their Life Cycle Services programmes.

The new offering includes three progressive and customizable Life Cycle Services programmes that are targeted to simplify ownership, reduce total cost of ownership and improve end-product quality, with the goal of ensuring the most profitable operations for customers. As part of the new offering, Metso are also introducing equipment leasing options from financing partners.

‘Our aim is to make the life of our customers easier when it comes to buying, maintaining and operating aggregates equipment by lowering costs related to wear and spare parts, inventory, maintenance and improving delivery times,’ said Perttu Louhiluoto, president of Minerals Services at Metso.

‘We, along with our partners, have a deep and long experience in supporting our aggregates customers globally which we have used to develop our offering along with our experience of offering a similar solution to mining customers.’ 

Metso’s Life Cycle Services offering will be delivered by Metso, their partner network and their financing partners. Roll-out of the solution will begin in Europe and then expand globally.

The new Life Cycle Services offering for the aggregates industry is built on three programme levels that are designed for different customer needs and can be easily customized. The aim is to minimize sudden machine breakdowns, ensure the highest end-product quality and secure continuous production for the customers.

‘Our Equipment Support Service secures your assets through inspections, extended warranty coverage and inventory and parts planning, whilst Maintenance Service is the second programme level, with service experts taking more responsibility for your plants reliability, through the development of a comprehensive maintenance strategy,’ explained Giuseppe Campanelli, vice-president of Metso’s Life Cycle Services business unit. ‘At the top level, our most comprehensive programme focuses on ensuring that the customer’s aggregates process and operations are optimized for the highest, sustainable performance.’

The Life Cycle Services offering for the aggregates industry is complemented by comprehensive financial options including a new equipment leasing and rental possibility via selected global partners.

‘Life Cycle Services financing and rental plans are structured to allow our clients to better match up their costs with their revenue streams, allowing them to improve their cash flow from the moment a plan is put into place. We are trying to make a big difference for our customers, by helping them acquire the equipment they need for their future – today,’ commented Toni Laaksonen, vice-president of sales and product development at Metso.