Metso has officially opened its Dewatering Development Hub in Irapuato, strategically located in the central region of Mexico, with the new facility representing a significant enhancement to Metso’s competitive positioning and customer service capabilities, it says.
It is designed to meet customers’ diverse dewatering solution needs, offering reduced response times, environmental advantages and ensuring delivery reliability, Metso says. The inauguration was celebrated with customers, stakeholders and employees on April 10, 2025.
Metso’s new hub manufactures polymer filter plates for both sub-assemblies and new equipment from Metso and other suppliers, while also enhancing product development capabilities. Its primary focus is on the Americas market, where Metso has a strong presence in filtration, but it also serves global markets, such as Asia-Pacific and Africa.
Giuseppe Campanelli, President, North and Central America, Metso, said: “Our new hub in Mexico marks a major milestone in enhancing our customer service capabilities. It strengthens our commitment to innovation and excellence and to providing tailored solutions that drive success and sustainability in our customers’ operations. With the capacity to support the entire filter portfolio for mining and other process industries, the hub leverages Metso’s unmatched expertise in dewatering technology.”
Tomas Hakala, Senior Vice President, Beneficiation, Dewatering and Hydrometallurgy Services at Metso, said: “Polymer filter plates are strategic and critical parts. Our investment underscores our commitment to being a pioneering and innovative supplier for our customers. We are thrilled to achieve this milestone, which strengthens our offerings and operational efficiency. We will optimize capacity management and production planning for the entire filter plate manufacturing ecosystem, with the goal of leading the way in efficiency and innovation.”
Product development will focus on enhancing product features and exploring the use of alternative and recycled materials, using circularity alongside virgin raw materials. By being close to production, the development experts can flexibly leverage pilot production capabilities.
The facility, backed by an investment totaling approximately €45 million ($51 million), is located on an 18,000-plus sq.m lot and it has a production and warehouse area of over 8,500 sq.m. The investment was originally announced in 2022 and the construction at the site commenced in September 2023.
In Irapuato, Metso has also rubber and Poly-Met™ and screening media factories, bringing synergies and operative efficiency. Additionally, Metso is expanding its distribution capacity by opening a new distribution center in the same area.