Metso to restore earthquake damaged boiler at Arauco pulp mill in Chile

HELSINKI, Sept. 8, 2010 (Press Release) - Metso will perform service and restoration of one recovery boiler at Arauco pulp mill for Celulosa Arauco y Constitucíon S. A. The boiler was damaged during the earthquake eruption in Chile in February 2010. The total value of the order is EUR 27 million. Around 15% of the order was included in Energy and Environmental Technology´s Q2 orders received and 85% is included in Energy and Environmental Technology`s Q3 orders received.

Dismantling and erection service will proceed from July until December 2010, and includes inspection services, material supply as well as training and start up assistance.

Arauco is one of the largest forestry businesses in Latin America in terms of forest owner ship and plantation performance, and a global leader in the manufacture of market pulp, panels and sawn timber.