Helinki, Finland, 20 January 2009 -- Metso’s customer Aracruz announced on 19 January 2009, that it plans to resume the expansion project at the Guaíba unit in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, as of the first half of 2011. Metso has done work for the pulp project in the cost frame covered by the down payment and the project remains in Metso’s order backlog. Metso continues negotiations with Aracruz about the new implementation schedule of the project.

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 more than 29,000 employees in more than 50 countries.