Metso strengthens roll cover, grinding at US service centers

ATLANTA, June 04, 2008 (Press Release) - Metso Paper's roll service centers in Neenah, WI, Clarks Summit, PA and Aiken, SC have strengthened their service production capabilities. A large capacity roll grinder with sophisticated 3D grind capabilities has been added to the Neenah facility, increasing the plant's number of roll grinders to four. Additionally, new rubber extruders featuring the latest single pass technology have been installed and started up in both Clarks Summit and Aiken facilities.

These technology investments will ensure that Metso Paper's customers will continue receiving the highest quality roll surface finishing and rubber cover products with fastest turnaround time possible. Metso Paper thrives to be the leading service provider of the North American pulp and paper industry.

Metso is a global engineering and technology corporation with 2007 net sales of approximately EUR 6 billion. Its almost 27,000 employees in approximately 50 countries serve customers in the pulp and paper industry, rock and minerals processing, the energy industry and selected other industries.