This recognition reinforces Metso's leading position in the mining sector. Marcelo Motti, Senior Vice President, Sales, Brazil comments: "We are grateful and proud to receive this recognition from our customers and mining professionals. I see this as an award for the work we have done in developing sustainable solutions to meet the requirements of each of our customers and providing world-leading expertise through our wide service network."

More than 140 mining managers and supervisors of operations, production, logistics and machinery control from small, medium and large companies operating in open-cast and underground mines took part in the survey conducted in December 2016. This is the second year running that IN THE MINE has named Metso as a leading brand in mineral processing and processing plant maintenance.

Metso is an industrial company serving the mining, aggregates, recycling, oil, gas, pulp, paper and process industries. The mission, according to the company, is to help customers improve their operational efficiency, reduce risks and increase profitability by using our unique knowledge, experienced people and innovative solutions to build new, sustainable ways of growing together.

Products range from mining and aggregates processing equipment and systems to industrial valves and controls. Customers are supported by a broad scope of services and a global network of over 80 service centers and about 6,400 services professionals.

For more information, visit www.metso.com.