In April, Metso officially opened its strategically located Dewatering Development Hub in Irapuato, Mexico. The new facility represents a significant enhancement to Metso’s competitive positioning and customer service capabilities.
“Our new hub in Mexico … strengthens our commitment to innovation and excellence and to providing tailored solutions that drive success and sustainability in our customers’ operations,” said Giuseppe Campanelli, president, North and Central America, Metso. “With the capacity to support the entire filter portfolio for mining and other process industries, the hub leverages Metso’s unmatched expertise in dewatering technology.”
The hub manufactures polymer filter plates for both sub-assemblies and new equipment from Metso and other suppliers, while also enhancing product development capabilities. Its primary focus is on the Americas market, where Metso has a strong presence in filtration, but it also serves global markets, such as Asia-Pacific and Africa.
Product development will focus on enhancing product features and exploring the use of alternative and recycled materials, utilizing circularity alongside virgin raw materials. By being close to production, Metso said its development experts can flexibly leverage pilot production capabilities.
Metso operates filtration technology centers in Finland and China, a dewatering technology center and a ceramics filter plate factory in Finland. In Irapuato, the company also has rubber and Poly-Met and screening media factories, bringing synergies and operative efficiency. Additionally, Metso is expanding its distribution capacity by opening a new distribution center in the same area.