Metso divests roasting, sulfuric acid and gas cleaning units to MAIRE’s Nextchem
- Includes sulfuric acid, gas cleaning, roasting and other fluid‑bed solutions plus related service business.
- About 180 employees, mainly in Germany, India and Sweden, are expected to transfer at closing.
- Closing is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected in mid‑2027.
- Metso says the transaction has no material impact on its financial performance.
Deal scope
Metso has agreed to divest its businesses covering sulfuric acid, gas cleaning, roasting and other fluid‑bed solutions, together with the related service business, to MAIRE S.p.A.’s Nextchem unit.
Workforce and operations
Approximately 180 employees, primarily based in Germany, India and Sweden, are expected to join MAIRE Group at closing and become part of Nextchem’s platform for further development.
Timing and financial impact
The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in mid‑2027. Metso states the deal has no material impact on its financial performance.
Strategic rationale
Metso says the divestment sharpens its focus on minerals processing and metals refining solutions. Nextchem’s managing director says the acquisition will strengthen its offer in critical and strategic raw materials by combining proprietary technologies, industrial references and specialized know‑how, and welcomes the incoming team of about 180 professionals.
Source: Metso