Process performance provider Metso on 08 October 2014 announced opening of new valve service centres in Germany and France. The move aims at supporting the company’s strategy to grow its valve and field device service business and strengthen its service capabilities for customers across sectors such as pulp & paper.
Timo Hänninen, Vice President, Services, Flow Control, Metso, said, "Our target is to continuously improve our service capability and scope of offering to help our customers ensure outstanding long-term process performance with high reliability and safety. The new service centres, where overhauls are carried out according to Metso's accurately defined service procedures; offer our customers the full advantage of the Metso product experience and industry expertise.”
The centres will provide services to Metso and third-party field devices, including valves, actuators, smart devices and pumps. In addition, the service centres provide spare parts, field support and diagnostic services as well as training programs.