Relating to the changes in Metso's operating model and organization communicated on Sept. 25, 2017, the new business area heads have been appointed as follows:

Mikko Keto has been appointed president, Minerals Services business area. He is currently senior vice president, Spare Parts business line.

Markku Simula has been appointed president, Aggregates Equipment business area. He is currently senior vice president, Aggregates business line.

Sami Takaluoma has been appointed president, Minerals Consumables business area. He is currently vice president, Nordics market area.

All three business area presidents will be members of Metso's executive team and report to President and CEO Nico Delvaux as of Jan. 1, 2018.

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