Metso is investing in a new rubber products plant in Quzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
The Finnish company says the new factory will meet growing demand and improve service for its regional customers.
It will offer rubber and Poly-Met mill linings, as well as Trellex screening media designed to boost both performance and reliability. With this new plant, Metso says it aims to expand its supply of high-quality, reliable rubber and Poly-Met wear parts in China, ensuring customer access to products that deliver strong performance and availability.
The investment is aligned with Metso’s strategy to strengthen its regional operations in key customer markets.
By expanding its manufacturing footprint in China, Metso adds that it is reinforcing its commitment to mining and aggregates customers and improving service levels through localized production and supply chain capabilities. This expansion will also enable Metso to provide faster response times, shorter delivery schedules, and an enhanced range of services.
Screening media production at the new plant is scheduled to start during the first quarter in 2026. Mill lining production will commence towards the end of the first half of the year through the adoption of modern technology allowing efficient, high-quality manufacturing of larger and more complex rubber and composite components.
”Metso has chosen to proceed with this investment in response to growing customer demand within the rapidly expanding mining sector, particularly among our Chinese customers who have similar requirements. Quzhou was a logical choice, as it also hosts our top-tier foundry. This allows us to provide our customers with the latest advancements in rubber, Poly-Met, or metallic mill linings, as well as screening media. This investment strengthens our technological edge and boosts our competitiveness,” says Saso Kitanoski, president of consumables at Metso.
Metso supplies advanced mill linings and screening media solutions. These products are designed to enhance reliability, boost performance, extend lifespan, and deliver improvements in cost, safety, and sustainability across both grinding and crushing and screening circuits.
Xiaofeng Liang, president of the Greater China market area at Metso, said: “The new plant will bring value to our customers in China. Localized production will shorten delivery times. Relying on our local supply chain and R&D capabilities, we can meet the various demands of our customers with more flexibility by providing high-quality and highly customized products that comply with Metso’s global standards. This strategic investment reflects Metso’s long-term commitment to the Greater China market area.”
