Metso is expanding its service centre in Mesa, Arizona, US, to support the growing needs of mining customers, primarily in the copper segment, which plays a crucial role in supporting a responsible energy transition.
In addition to expanding its service and repair capabilities, a training centre will be built to continue to improve competence development in the region.
“We are proud to be able to further demonstrate our dedication to customer success, supporting the production of Critical Minerals. This investment will provide great benefit to the Southwest US and beyond, with comprehensive and reliable services. Our expanded facilities in Mesa will allow access to unmatched OEM-quality repairs and refurbishments, and the new advanced Metso Training Centre will help ensure that the next generation of miners are well-equipped”, said Giuseppe Campanelli, President, North and Central America, Metso.
“Metso is proud to invest and support this sustainable journey as increased repair capabilities have a direct positive impact on the circular economy. Skilled people are a core asset as well, and the new Metso Training Centre at Mesa will add value to the industry,” added Annami Toukoniitty, Senior Vice President, Professional Services, Metso.
Aligned with customer demand, this is the second expansion of the Mesa Service Centre since its opening in 2015. Numerous upgrades to the facility to improve energy efficiency are also being implemented. In addition to the Service Centre, since 2021, the Phoenix region is also home to one of Metso’s largest warehouse operations globally.
Within the same property, an advanced and fully-equipped training centre will also be built, to bridge the knowledge gap between people, equipment, and operational goals. The centre will support multiple ways of learning, outfitted with state-of-the-art simulators and digital training assets, in addition to classroom and hands-on learning areas. Comprehensive and tailored training programmes will be designed and offered to support mining professionals’ technical knowledge, at the part, equipment, and plant level.