Metso to supply fully automated crushing plant to Consorcio Construtor Belo Monte in Brazil
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Metso Corporation's press release on February 3(rd), 2012 at 10:15 a.m. local
time
Metso has signed a contract with Consorcio Construtor Belo Monte (CCBM) to
supply equipment to the construction of the Belo Monte hydroelectric power plant
(UHE Belo Monte) in Brazil. The project is located at the Xingu River, Pará
State, in the northern region of the country. In addition to the equipment, the
contract also includes services and parts. The value of the order is some EUR
30 million.
According to the contract, Metso's scope of delivery will comprise three
automated large crushing plants, two portable plants and two mobile Lokotrack
plants.
"This is the biggest contract Metso has signed in the Brazilian construction
industry in the last few years. This supply with fully automated plants with the
latest technology consolidates our presence in the construction of the largest
hydroelectric power plants in the country. Furthermore, Belo Monte is a project
that contributes to the development of the country by providing clean and
renewable energy and economical growth," notes Dionísio Covolo, Commercial
Director for Construction Equipment, Metso.
The complete delivery is scheduled for the first quarter of 2013. The order has
been included in Mining and Construction third and fourth quarter 2011 orders
received.
Consorcio Construtor Belo Monte is a consortium of ten construction companies,
hired by Norte Energia S.A. for the construction of the Belo Monte hydroelectric
power plant. Norte Energia S.A. is the company responsible for the
implementation, construction and operation of the project UHE Belo Monte.
Metso is a global supplier of sustainable technology and services for mining,
construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper
industries. We have about 29,000 employees in more than 50 countries.
www.metso.com
For further information, please contact:
Dionísio Covolo, Commercial Director for Construction Equipment, Mining and
Construction, Metso, tel +55 15 2102-1533
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Source: Metso Corporation via Thomson Reuters ONE
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