The new supply center supports the company's strategy to grow valve

business globally and strengthens Metso's service capabilities in

India."The market in India is growing. Last year we doubled our order intake for valves and related services, and expect the good development to continue. Establishing a new supply center to India is a step going forward in widening manufacturing and service capabilities in India'', says Alok Kishore, Country Manager India, Metso Automation.This investment is in line with Metso's long-term strategy to develop and expand its valve offering, delivery and service capabilities for customers in pulp and paper, power, and oil and gas industries.