Metso, a global leader in industrial equipment and services, inaugurated its new screen centre in Germiston, Johannesburg, on January 16. The facility marks a significant milestone in the company’s African strategy, enhancing its supply and delivery capabilities for screening solutions tailored to regional needs.
The centre, designed for assembly, testing, and painting, aligns with Metso’s commitment to bringing global technologies closer to its African customers.
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Customer-Centric Manufacturing
Ian Barnard, President of Metso’s Africa market area, emphasized the importance of this development for local customers:
“Global technologies adapted for local manufacturing will provide competitive screening solutions for our African customers, ensuring the best-in-class return on investment. Our aim is to keep the customer at the centre with a complete screening solution right on the customer’s doorstep.”
This localized approach enables Metso to meet specific market requirements more effectively, ensuring faster delivery and tailored solutions.
Strategic Regional Expansion
Adrian Wood, Vice President of Screening Central, highlighted the strategic importance of the new screen centre in Germiston, Johannesburg:
“The local development is in line with Metso Screening’s regional strategy and targets of being closer to the customer to develop a market-focused approach for Africa. To do this, we have added skilled personnel in engineering, sourcing, key account management, and technical support.”
The enhanced local capabilities underscore Metso’s long-term commitment to Africa, positioning the company to better serve the continent’s growing industrial and mining sectors.
Diverse Screening Solutions for Varied Applications
Metso’s screen offering includes a versatile range of high-performance solutions, such as:
- UFS Series™ (Ultra Fine Screen): Energy- and water-efficient screens designed for fine material processing.
- EF Series™ (Ellipti-Flo): Ideal for precise classification and high-capacity screening.
- BSE Series™ (Banana Screen Elliptical): Built for demanding applications with high throughput needs.
Additionally, Metso provides horizontal, inclined, mobile, and portable screens, all backed by its Trellex® screening media solutions, which include rubber, polyurethane, and wire systems. These solutions cater to diverse industries, from mining to construction.
Enhancing Customer Value
By establishing operations closer to customers, Metso aims to streamline service delivery and ensure rapid support for its growing client base. The new screen centre in Germiston, Johannesburg, represents a pivotal step in achieving this goal while strengthening Metso’s presence in the African market.
With a clear focus on local manufacturing and customer-centric solutions, the new screen centre in Germiston, Johannesburg, reinforces Metso’s vision of combining global expertise with regional insights to drive sustainable growth in Africa.
