Metso Temporarily Lays Off All Personnel at Tampere Roll Factory in Finland


Helsinki, Finland, 09 December 2008 -- Personnel discussions concerning temporary layoffs at Metso’s Tampere roll factory in Finland were concluded on 05 December 5, 2008. The whole staff of 84 people will be temporarily laid off. The layoffs result from a temporary reduction in the amount of work.

The duration of the temporary layoffs varies, depending on the workload, from some weeks to longer periods during the coming six months. The temporary layoffs will begin in January 2009.

Metso (www.metso.com) is a global supplier of sustainable technology and services for mining and construction, power generation, automation, recycling, and the pulp and paper industries. The company has more than 28,000 employees in more than 50 countries.