Helsinki, Finland, 14 February 2011 -- Metso has strengthened its advanced controls groups for chemical pulping, mechanical pulping, and recycled fiber and paper by forming a new Performance Solutions group, which is the largest single group in the pulp and paper industry focusing on process improvement and optimization. Metso Performance Solutions guarantees measureable economic results to help the pulp and paper industry enhance processes in a sustainable way.

Performance Solutions consists of experienced advanced control and optimization professionals worldwide, all with in-depth knowledge of processes and automation. Together, the group has implemented more than 300 applications. The majority of Metso's Performance Solutions applications help customers reduce quality variability, debottleneck processes, and reduce chemical and energy costs. The focus of the new group is to provide the most comprehensive offering in the industry by using Metso's extensive project implementation experience and long-term system performance sustainability.

Metso is a global supplier of sustainable technology and services for pulp and paper, mining, construction, power generation, automation, and recycling industries.