Metso acquires Jindex in Australia

Metso will acquire Jindex in a move to provide more comprehensive slurry handling solutions for the mining industry.

The deal will combine Metso’s expertise in slurry handling with Jindex’s specialised valves and process flow control offerings.

Metso Pumps business line head Tiago Oliveira comments on the acquisition.

“This acquisition is yet another important step in the development of Metso’s Pumps business line offering to bring us closer to being our customers’ lifecycle partner of choice,” he said.

“Flow and isolation control play a vital role in ensuring smooth slurry handling to maximize the productivity and efficiency of minerals processing plants.

“In the past, we have collaborated with Jindex on many customer projects and are now glad to welcome the Jindex experts to the Metso team.

“Jindex has extensive expertise and strong capabilities in valve technology and control equipment, as well as in many types of slurry valve projects, and thus their products complement our offering well.”

Jindex managing director Stephen Fowler says this is an exciting next step for the company.

“The Jindex product offering and our technical expertise in valves are an excellent addition to Metso’s Pumps business and will enable Metso to provide more extensive flow control solutions to the mining industry,” he said.

“We look forward to contributing our unique knowledge and experience as part of the Metso team and providing enhanced outcomes to all our collective customers.”

The acquisition is expected to close in August 2024. The parties have agreed not to disclose the transaction value.