Metso has been awarded orders to deliver concentrate dewatering filters and pumps to two iron ore projects in India. The combined order value exceeded €10 million and was booked in the Minerals segment’s second-quarter 2023 orders received.
Metso’s scope of delivery consists of the engineering, manufacturing and supply of several VPA pressure filters, filter feed pumps, and spare parts.
“We are pleased to have been chosen to deliver the pressure filters to the two sites. The VPA filters are one of the most sustainable and are classified as Planet Positive products because of their water and energy efficiency,” explains Vijay Dhar, vice president for Minerals Sales in the Middle East and India market areas at Metso.
Metso’s filtration portfolio comprises 15 different filter types and a comprehensive service offering for various mining and industrial applications, with more than 5,000 installations globally. The Larox legacy is carried over in five filters in the portfolio. Thanks to their energy and water efficiency, over 80% of the Metso filters are part of the company’s Planet Positive portfolio.
