Metso Outotec opens a new pump assembly plant in Peru

Metso Outotec has opened a new pump assembly plant in Lima, Peru. With this strategic investment, Metso Outotec is responding to the increasing market demand for large pumps used in mining applications in South America, and at the same time reducing delivery times to its customers in the region. Once fully operational, the plant will be able to deliver standard Metso Outotec pumps with competitive lead times to regional customers.

“Pumps are critical parts in the mining process and used in various applications, from grinding to tailings. The new state-of-the-art assembly plant in Peru is specifically customized for the production of large Planet Positive MD Series pumps, which are typically used in demanding grinding circuit applications,” says Freddy Carrion, Pump Operations Manager at the new plant.

“We selected Lima in Peru as the location for the assembly plant to reduce lead times and transport-related CO₂ emissions. The plant is conveniently located close to the harbor and airport, enabling fast logistics to our end customers. Good availability and lead times are further enabled by a local supplier network, and we ensure high quality by having our own organization carry out inspections. The new plant also has an expert proposal and engineering team to serve our customers,” says Kalle Sipilä, Vice President, Pumps at Metso Outotec.

Metso Outotec has high sustainability targets for CO₂ for its own operations and the supply chain. The target is net-zero CO₂ emissions from the company’s own operations by 2030 and a 20% reduction in CO₂ emissions from logistics by 2025.

Read more about Metso Outotec MD Series pumps on our website.

Further information:

Kalle Sipilä, Vice President, Pumps, Metso Outotec, tel. +358 020 483 5111, kalle.sipila(at)mogroup.com

Helena Marjaranta, Vice President, Communications and Brand, Metso Outotec, tel. +358 20 484 3212, email: helena.marjaranta(at)mogroup.com

Metso Outotec is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. By improving our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increasing their productivity, and reducing environmental risks with our product and process expertise, we are the partner for positive change. Metso Outotec is committed to limiting global warming to 1.5°C with Science Based Targets.

Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Metso Outotec employs over 15,000 people in more than 50 countries and its sales for 2021 were about EUR 4.2 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. mogroup.com, www.metso.com/twitter/