To meet growing demand and improve service for its regional customers, Metso is investing in a new rubber products plant in Quzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
The new factory will offer rubber and Poly-Met mill linings, as well as Trellex® screening media designed to boost both performance and reliability. With this new plant, Metso aims to expand its supply of high-quality, reliable rubber and Poly-Met wear parts in China, ensuring customer access to products that deliver strong performance and availability.
The investment is aligned with Metso’s strategy to strengthen its regional operations in key customer markets, it says.
Screening media production at the new plant is scheduled to start during the March quarter of 2026. Mill lining production will commence towards the end of the first half of the year through the adoption of modern technology allowing efficient, high-quality manufacturing of larger and more complex rubber and composite components.
Saso Kitanoski, President of Consumables at Metso, said: “Metso has chosen to proceed with this investment in response to growing customer demand within the rapidly expanding mining sector, particularly among our Chinese customers who have similar requirements. Quzhou was a logical choice, as it also hosts our top-tier foundry. This allows us to provide our customers with the latest advancements in rubber, Poly-Met, or metallic mill linings, as well as screening media. This investment strengthens our technological edge and boosts our competitiveness.”
Xiaofeng Liang, President, Greater China market area, Metso, said: “The new plant will bring value to our customers in China. Localised production will shorten delivery times. Relying on our local supply chain and R&D capabilities, we can meet the various demands of our customers with more flexibility by providing high-quality and highly customized products that comply with Metso’s global standards. This strategic investment reflects Metso’s long-term commitment to the Greater China market area.”
