Metso's biggest single investment in India has been inaugurated in the city of Alwar in Rajasthan.

Metso’s biggest single investment in India, Metso Park, has been inaugurated in the city of Alwar in Rajasthan.

Paving the way for an even more significant operational and manufacturing presence in India, the investment comprises multifunctional premises, including workshops, offices, engineering, logistics and training centres.

Metso Park will be completed in phases from 2010 onward, and when completed the €30 million industrial centre will provide employment opportunities for up to 700 people.

Metso Park will cater to meeting the rapid growth in demand for the products and services of [Metso's] Mining and Construction Technology in India and Metso's other rapidly growing markets in Asia Pacific.

The products manufactured at Metso Park will be primarily delivered to mining and construction industry customers in India and neighbouring areas. Some of the products will also be transported to our other manufacturing units for adaptation for global markets.

During the first operational phase, Metso Park will manufacture components for mobile crushing and screening plants, vibrating screens and vibrators, slurry pumps and rubber products.

“During the past five years we have significantly strengthened our presence in Asia and particularly India and our ability to serve our customers locally. Metso Park is the largest single investment ever made in India by Metso and its Mining and Construction Technology, confirming our confidence in the potential market growth in India and in line with our strategy of growing our presence in emerging markets.

"The investment will also significantly improve our competitiveness not only in India, but in the whole of Asia Pacific market area. In terms of our image, Metso Park is an integral complement to our supply and manufacturing network,” said Matti Kähkönen, president of Metso’s Mining and Construction Technology.