10 years of testing and innovation
Metso celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Dewatering Technology Center (DTC) in Lappeenranta/Finland. Since its establishment in 2015, the center has played a key role in advancing filtration and separation solutions development for the benefit of the global mining and processing industries.
Metso Dewatering Technology Center in Lappeenranta/Finland
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Over the past decade, the Lappeenranta Dewatering Technology Center has grown into a unique hub of expertise, supporting customers with cutting-edge R&D, pilot testing, and process optimization. DTC works in close collaboration with Metso’s Filtration Technology Center, which specializes in filter manufacturing. Both facilities are located on the same site in Lappeenranta. The center’s work has contributed to more sustainable and efficient filtration practices across the industries – over 90 % of Metso’s filters are part of the Metso Plus offering thanks to their energy-, emissions-, and water-efficiency. “Our Dewatering Technology Center offers comprehensive testing capabilities from bench scale to pilot, supporting efficient and sustainable flowsheet development, reflecting Metso’s long-term dedication to filtration technology,” says Leena Tanttu, Director, Process and Testing of Filters at Metso.
Earlier this year, Metso opened a cutting-edge Dewatering Development Hub in Irapuato/Mexico, expanding Metso’s existing filtration manufacturing footprint across Finland, India, and China. At the new hub, Metso produces polymer filter plates for sub-assemblies and new filtration equipment by Metso and other suppliers, and it is equipped with extensive product development capabilities.
