By combining the new offering with Metso's expertise in screening equipment, media, repairs, and services, Metso can strengthen its services to better support mining and aggregates customers in China.
Jouni Mähönen, Vice President, Metso, said:
“The acquisition is a significant step in advancing our regional strategy of being closer to our customers, fostering a market-focused approach. We are excited to enhance our role in China as a leading provider of screening solutions for large projects like super quarries. We warmly welcome new colleagues to contribute to our growth targets and improved customer service.”
Xiaofeng Liang, President of Great China market area, Metso, said:
"Selm is a respected company, with its products and services well recognised by the customers in both mining and aggregates industries. The acquisition will further enrich Metso’s product portfolio and strengthen our competitiveness and market position. This move will enable us to provide comprehensive screening solutions in China, where Metso has a strong customer base and service capability in both the mining and aggregates industries.”
The acquisition is subject to conditions precedent and expected to close during 2Q25. The parties have agreed not to disclose the transaction value, which has no material impact on Metso’s financials.
Selm Technology Co. is a Chinese manufacturer of mining and aggregate screens and technologies including micro-sizing screening solutions. The company has around 180 employees and its operations are in Shenyang, Northeast China.
Huifeng Tang, founder of Selm, said:
“We have been developing our screening business over the past years, building expertise and strong reputation among customers. Moving forward, the screen offering will bring benefits for customers as part of Metso and our employees will get a valued new employer.”
Metso's screening solutions for aggregates and mining customers consists of banana screens, horizontal screens, inclined screens, mobile screens, portable screens, ultrafine screens as well as screening media, and capital screen related parts, repairs, and services.
By combining the new offering with Metso's expertise in screening equipment, media, repairs, and services, Metso can strengthen its services to better support mining and aggregates customers in China.