Metso has agreed to acquire the mobile crushing and screening plant provider P.J.\u00a0Jonsson och S\u00f6ner, based in Sweden. With the acquisition, Metso aims to strengthen the breadth and availability of its product and service offering for the aggregates industry in the Nordics. The company’s sales in the fiscal year 2017 were SEK\u00a0342\u00a0million (EUR\u00a033\u00a0million).<\/p>\n
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including clearance from the Swedish Competition Authority. The acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2018. The parties have agreed not to disclose the value of the transaction<\/span>.<\/p>\n “This acquisition is a good strategic fit for Metso, supporting our profitable growth strategy,” says Markku Simula<\/b>, president of Metso’s Aggregates Equipment business area. “Joining forces with P.J.\u00a0Jonsson och S\u00f6ner gives us the opportunity to serve our Nordic customers with complementary offerings,” he continues.<\/p>\n About P.J. Jonsson och S\u00f6ner<\/b><\/p>\n P.J. Jonsson och S\u00f6ner AB specializes in the supply of mobile crushing and screening plants to a wide range of customers across Sweden. The company’s headquarters are located in \u00d6verh\u00f6rn\u00e4s, Sweden and it has approximately 40 employees. www.pjjonsson.se<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n Metso is a world-leading industrial company offering equipment and services for the sustainable processing and flow of natural resources in the mining, aggregates, recycling and process industries. With our unique knowledge and innovative solutions, we help our customers improve their operational efficiency, reduce risks and increase profitability. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki in Finland and had sales of about EUR 2.7 billion in 2017. Metso employs over 12,000 people in more than 50 countries.\u00a0<\/i> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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