Valmet is strengthening its flow control solutions related service capabilities by opening a new service center in Antofagasta, Chile. The new service center improves the availability of mission-critical flow control solutions and services to Valmet’s customers in the area and further expands the offering to the mining and metals industry.
Valmet entered into the flow control business in April 2022, when the industrial flow control company Neles was merged into Valmet. Neles is now a Flow Control business line in Valmet.
“Antofagasta complements the company’s global network of service centers. We will provide customers with strong operational support and leading application knowledge to help meet intensifying productivity, safety, and sustainability targets,” says Sami Nousiainen, Head of MRO and Services business at Valmet’s Flow Control business line.
The new service center will handle the full scope of flow control services, including replacements and maintenance of valves, pumps, and third-party equipment. It will enable agile delivery of critical spare and wear parts as well as digital tools and expert services for the entire product and plant life cycle. The service center also serves as a customer training facility.
“Over the years, the company systematically expanded the flow control installed base and solution offerings for the mining and metals industry in the region. The new facility allows Valmet to better respond to the growing demand for customer support as well as drive our expansion in minerals processing. From Antofagasta, our service teams will be close to customer operations in Chile and in Peru,” adds Fabio Maia, Head of the South & Central America Area at Valmet’s Flow Control business line.
Valmet offers a wide range of valve and pumping solutions and services for a variety of industrial applications, including slurry, utility, and severe service applications. The portfolio for mining, metals and steel includes the world-renowned brands Neles, Jamesbury, Neles Easyflow and Flowrox. For more information, visit valmet.com/flowcontrol.
Courtesy of Valmet.