Metso is expanding its global Bulk Material Handling (BMH) network with the inauguration of its new regional hub in Cape Town, South Africa on April 15th, 2026. The new centre delivers expanded engineering expertise, and access to advanced automation technologies for bulk material handling and port customers across African region. The establishment of the hub marks a further step in Metso’s ongoing strategic journey to invest in bulk material handling capabilities in key markets.

The Cape Town Hub strengthens Metso’s leadership and deep customer connections across Southern Africa, supported by a strong and expanding installed base of Metso equipment. With a fully functioning, same-time-zone organization, customers can expect faster technical support, quicker issue resolution, and improved proximity to operational needs.

Facilitating market expansion and advancing talent development

Metso has been serving Transnet, South Africa’s logistics infrastructure company responsible for the port, rail and pipeline network for decades. “Bringing technical support closer to the operation is a practical step towards improving reliability and performance, and this partnership with Metso enables us to do that in a more structured and sustainable way,” says Jabu Mdaki, Chief Executive, Transnet Port Terminals.

“The African market is growing rapidly, and strengthening our regional presence is essential. Metso is well-recognized among the key companies in the region, reflecting our longstanding reputation and trusted partnerships within the local industry,” says Ian Barnard, President, Africa Market Area, Metso.

A team of approximately 60 employees provides customers across Africa with comprehensive support covering lifecycle services, modernizations, and technical support. In addition to creating direct employment, Metso generates significant added value for the local economy by utilizing the services of consultants, suppliers, and contractors.

The hub contributes to the development of regional industrial capabilities, particularly among young professionals, and supports skills growth across the local workforce. The investment strengthens the operating environment for Port Solutions in South Africa and more broadly across the African region.

Full lifecycle support in bulk material handling 

Backed by over a century of expertise and more than 8,000 bulk material handling installations, globally, Metso stands at the forefront of the bulk material handling industry.  

This inauguration builds on Metso’s global network and continued development for this industry, including the recent acquisition of MRA Automation to expand Metso’s capabilities in advanced automation and digitalization technologies. These capabilities will now be deployed in Africa enabling customers to adopt digital tools that enhance reliability and optimize material handling performance. Metso has also expanded its North American footprint by establishing an engineering hub in Pittsburgh.

Metso’s bulk material handling offering includes railcar dumpers, apron feeders, belt feeders, conveyors, stackers, reclaimers, ship loaders and unloaders, cable belt conveyors, smart automation and more. Renowned by customers for its expertise in designing, supplying, and comprehensive products & services across the full lifecycle, Metso provides best-in-class solutions, purpose-built to address customers’ evolving operational needs.  

Visit our website to read more about bulk material handling solutions.   

Further information:

Scott Pringle, Director, African Bulk Material Handling Hub, Metso, tel. +27796938313, email: scott.pringle(at)metso.com

Metso Media Desk, tel. +358 20 482 1930, email: media(at)metso.com

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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