Metso has celebrated the opening of its new Pittsburgh, USA, office, marking an important move to enhance its bulk material handling and port solutions engineering capabilities and strengthen customer proximity in North America.
Jonathan Allen, Senior Vice President, Grinding, Bulk, Pyro and Smelting Services at Metso, said: “Metso offers value across the minerals value chain, from pit to port, through our comprehensive bulk material handling services. The opening of our Pittsburgh office demonstrates Metso’s commitment to supporting North American customers by providing advanced solutions for bulk material handling and port operations. By integrating regional experience with leading-edge expertise, Metso seeks to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of reliability and service within the industry.”
Nearly 20 specialists are already working at the new hub, which is also looking to expand its team with more talent. The location also provides career opportunities for university graduates and supports the professional growth of young individuals from academic institutions such as the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University and Duquesne University, Metso says.
Sushanta Dutta, Vice President, Bulk Material Handling Solutions, said: “We are really excited to strengthen our regional capabilities in our strategic journey to deliver world-class bulk material handling and port solution offerings closer to our customers. Each installed unit represents a strategic touchpoint – an opportunity to deepen customer relationships, provide lifecycle services and apply our proprietary technologies to drive ongoing value. North America, in particular, boasts a very strong installed base, which further enables our new team to support customers effectively across the region. Our goal is to deliver industry-leading with service at the local and global scale.”
Backed by over a century of expertise and more than 8,000 bulk material handling installations, globally, Metso says it stands at the forefront of the bulk material handling industry. Its bulk material handling offering includes railcar dumpers, apron feeders, belt feeders, conveyors, stackers, reclaimers, ship loaders and unloaders, cable belt conveyors and more.
