Metso has been awarded an order to deliver a replacement railcar dumper to a mining customer in Asia Pacific. Metso’s scope of delivery includes a new fully assembled dumper cage with major upgrades to improve efficiency and reduce spillage by allowing for higher throughput capacity and enhanced maintainability.

The order value is approximately €10 million ($10.8 million) and it is booked in the Minerals segment’s September quarter 2024 order received.

“We are very pleased with our customer’s trust in choosing Metso to upgrade their railcar dumper with our latest technology,” Stuart Sneyd, President, Asia Pacific says. “For many years we have worked closely with our customer in supporting them to maintain their railcar handling system.”

Sushanta Dutta, Vice President, Bulk Material Handling, says: “By choosing Metso, customers will benefit from advanced capabilities, reduced environmental impact and enhanced safety. By leveraging Metso’s expertise and proven track record in railcar handling and automation solutions, customers can swiftly automate their material handling processes, thereby strengthening their operations sustainably.”

Metso says it has a rich history in railcar dumpers, its equipment has been a global benchmark in dumper design since the early 1900s. With the use of advanced engineering tools, the company ensures accurate and high-quality manufacturing that meets Metso’s strict quality standards and tolerances.