Jindex acquired by Metso

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Metso has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Jindex, a privately owned Australian company specializing in valves and process flow control. 

The acquisition will allow Metso to combine its experience in slurry handling, hydrocyclones and minerals processing equipment with Jindex’s valve offering to strengthen its capacity to provide more comprehensive slurry handling solutions for the mining industry.  

“This is a great development and an exciting next step. 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,” said Stephen Fowler, Managing Director. Of Jindex Pty Ltd. 

“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.”

Established in 1995, Jindex is based in Sydney, Australia and has 25 employees. The company serves the mining and minerals processing sector with about 50 per cent of sales in Australia.

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“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. Flow and isolation control play a vital role in ensuring smooth slurry handling to maximize the productivity and efficiency of minerals processing plants,” said Tiago Oliveira, Head of Pumps business line at Metso

“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.”

Metso’s Pumps business line offers complete solutions for slurry handling and hydrocyclones, including equipment, parts, aftermarket and lifecycle services and digital services. The equipment offering includes slurry pumps, pipes, hoses, valves and hydrocyclones.  

The acquisition is expected to be closed in August 2024. The acquisition cost was not disclosed.