Metso has signed an agreement to acquire Italbronze Ltd., a Brazilian maker of bronze alloy components that has supplied Metso for more than 30 years. The deal is aimed at spare parts availability and supply chain resilience in crushing, according to the source. Completion is expected by the end of 2026, subject to antitrust approval. The purchase price was not disclosed in the sources.
"This acquisition secures a critical manufacturing capability for our growing crushing business," Heikki Metsälä said.