Metso to Repair Recovery Boiler for Arauco


Helsinki, Finland, 08 September 2010 -- Metso will perform service and restoration of one recovery boiler at Arauco pulp mill for Celulosa Arauco y Constitucíon S.A. The boiler was damaged during the earthquake eruption in Chile in February 2010. The total value of the order is EUR 27 million. Around 15% of the order was included in Energy and Environmental Technology´s second quarter orders received and 85% is included in Energy and Environmental Technology`s third quarter orders received.

Dismantling and erection service will proceed from July until December 2010, and includes inspection services, material supply as well as training and start up assistance.

Arauco is one of the largest forestry businesses in Latin America in terms of forest owner ship and plantation performance, and a global leader in the manufacture of market pulp, panels, and sawn timber.

Metso (www.metso.com) is a global supplier of sustainable technology and services for mining, construction, power generation, automation, recycling, and the pulp and paper industries. The company has about 27,000 employees in more than 50 countries.