Metso strengthens local customer service as sole mill liner manufacturer in Australia

Metso is strengthening its presence and commitment to local customer service by expanding its rubber and Poly-Met™ wear parts production capability in Australia. The company is installing a mega-class press at its Canning Vale production facility in Western Australia. The press is specifically designed to produce large Megaliner™ mill liners and will be operational in Q4 of this year. With this commitment to more local customer service, Metso’s presence is strengthened as the only mill liner manufacturer in Australia. 

Megaliner™ mill liners
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Australia is one of Metso’s key markets with a solid market position and strong mill installed base. Metso is dedicated to ongoing investment of its local services and operations, enabling more personalized support and greater efficiency for its customers. 

By manufacturing critical wear parts closer to customers, Metso not only improves efficiency but also contributes to a more sustainable mining industry. The reduced transportation footprint aligns with Metso’s commitment to environmental responsibility and supports the industry's efforts to minimize carbon emissions. 

“Our customers have already responded very positively to the advantages of local support with our Karratha service center, which was opened in 2024. With the addition of the mega-class press in Canning Vale, we’re reinforcing our commitment to being closer to our customers and delivering state-of-the-art services. This expanded mill liner production capability will enhance our customer service by reducing lead times, enabling quicker deliveries, and improving support for customers' rubber wear parts. Additionally, this initiative contributes to lower CO₂ emissions in logistics, supporting Metso’s sustainability targets,” says Stuart Sneyd, President, Asia Pacific, Metso. 

 

Enhancing customer service 

The installation of the mega-class press will significantly enhance manufacturing flexibility with the ability to produce very large Megaliners – up to 4.5 m x 3.2 m coverage – with weight limits defined solely by the customer’s installation capacity. 

The mega-class press ability to produce larger and heavier parts enables faster and safer mill relines, delivering improved mill availability and in turn increased production for customers. The added flexibility of the simultaneous production of multiple liners will lead to greater manufacturing efficiency, reduced costs and shorter lead times.

“We are excited to expand our production capabilities in Australia, reinforcing our commitment to providing high-quality, sustainable wear solutions to our customers,” says Martin Karlsson, Senior Vice President, Mill Lining, at Metso. “This investment strengthens our global footprint and ensures we continue to lead the way in mill lining technology, while developing our manufacturing footprint from a regionalization perspective.”

 

Rubber and Poly-Met production facilities in key markets

This capacity and capability improvement in Canning Vale, Australia complements Metso’s regional rubber and Poly-Met production network, including factories in Concón, Chile; Lima, Peru; Irapuato, Mexico; Sorocaba, Brazil; Alwar, India; and Siauliai, Lithuania. 

More information about Metso’s mill lining offering here .

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