Korund joins Metso’s distributor network in Central Asia
Metso Corporation’s press release on October 7, 2024, at 10.00 EEST
Metso and Korund have signed a contract covering the distribution of Metso’s solutions in the Central Asia region (Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan). Korund will be a distributor for the aggregates segment customers, while Metso, through its direct sales and service organization, will continue with the minerals segment customers. Under the agreement, Korund will sell Metso’s crushing and screening equipment, wear parts, screening media, and services, including warranty support. These Metso solutions will be coupled with Korund’s technical expertise, local presence, and knowledge of the local markets.
Korund Group is well known in Kazakhstan and Central Asia as a supplier and integrator of specialized heavy equipment and services for the construction, mining, infrastructure, and energy sectors, with 30 years of presence in the market. They are also the official distributor of several well-known global brands.
Korund employs many skilled people and has extensive knowledge of the construction and crushing segments, appreciated by end customers. Additionally, they have broad experience in sales and service with the biggest customers in the region. Korund’s readiness to invest in a stock of capital equipment and spare parts will be an advantage for Metso’s customers.
"We are very happy to welcome Korund to Metso’s network of distributors. They come with a strong team of professionals in the construction equipment industry in Central Asia, good knowledge of crushing and screening equipment, and a good reputation among all key customers in the region," says Carlos Padim, Vice President, Distribution Management EMEA at Metso.
"For Korund, the agreement provides a great opportunity to offer customers reliable and unique Metso solutions and equipment. We are very happy to represent Metso in the Central Asia region," says Dr. Valentin Bereza, founder of Korund Group.
Further information
Rakhim Kazakov, Capital and Aftermarket Distributor Manager, Aggregates distribution management, Metso, tel. +7 777 782 52 61, email: rakhim.kazakov(at)metso.com
Marina Schreiber, Vice-President PR, Korund Group, tel.: +7 771 302 77 74, email: m.schreiber(at)korund.kz
Helena Marjaranta, Vice President, Communications and Brand, Metso Corporation, tel. +358 20 484 3212, email: helena.marjaranta(at)metso.com
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