By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : January 11, 2026 10:42 pm
The plant will manufacture high-performance Poly-Met and rubber mill linings
Metso is investing in a new rubber products facility in Quzhou, Zhejiang Province, China to meet rising demand and enhance regional service.
The plant will manufacture high-performance Poly-Met and rubber mill linings, alongside Trellex screening media, to improve equipment reliability for local customers. This strategic expansion strengthens Metso’s regional supply chain, ensuring faster access to wear parts that maximize operational uptime and efficiency.
This expansion will also enable Metso to provide faster response times, shorter delivery schedules, and an enhanced range of services.
Screening media production at the new plant is scheduled to start during the first quarter in 2026. Mill lining production will commence towards the end of the first half of the year through the adoption of modern technology allowing efficient, high-quality manufacturing of larger and more complex rubber and composite components.
”Metso has chosen to proceed with this investment in response to growing customer demand within the rapidly expanding mining sector, particularly among our Chinese customers who have similar requirements. Quzhou was a logical choice, as it also hosts our top-tier foundry. This allows us to provide our customers with the latest advancements in rubber, Poly-Met, or metallic mill linings, as well as screening media. This investment strengthens our technological edge and boosts our competitiveness," says Saso Kitanoski, President of Consumables at Metso.
“The new plant will bring value to our customers in China. Localized production will shorten delivery times. Relying on our local supply chain and R&D capabilities, we can meet the various demands of our customers with more flexibility by providing high-quality and highly customized products that comply with Metso’s global standards. This strategic investment reflects Metso’s long-term commitment to the Greater China market area,” says Xiaofeng Liang, President, Greater China market area, Metso.