Metso to supply automation technology to a new pulverized coal injection process and power plant modernization in Raahe, Finland - Seite 2

Metso's delivery scope consists of a Metso DNA automation system for the boiler plant and the turbine, a safety system, Metso DNA Machine Monitoring and Field Device Manager for field device condition monitoring, among others. Included are also system programming, factory acceptance testing, installation, commissioning and training. System startup will take place during 2015. This order is included in the 2014 third quarter orders received by Metso.

About SSAB and Raahen Voima

SSAB is a Nordic and US-based steel company. SSAB offers value added products and services developed in close cooperation with its customers to create a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world. SSAB has employees in over 50 countries. SSAB has production facilities in Sweden, Finland and the US. SSAB is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm and has a secondary listing on the NASDAQ OMX in Helsinki. www.ssab.com.

Raahen Voima is a joint venture established earlier this year by Ruukki Metals Oy, now combined with SSAB Europe, and EPV Energia Oy with the purpose of providing the Raahe steel mill with electricity and steam.

Metso's process automation solutions are designed to maximize the profitability of our customers' businesses by improving production performance and cost, energy and material efficiency. Our worldwide network of experts supports our extensive range of process automation solutions and services. We serve our customers in the pulp and paper and other process industries, power generation, marine, and oil & gas.

Metso is a leading process performance provider, with customers in the mining, oil and gas, and aggregates industries. Metso's cutting-edge services and solutions improve availability and reliability in minerals processing and flow control, providing sustainable process and profit improvements. Metso is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland. In 2013, Metso's net sales totaled EUR 3.8 billion. Metso employs approximately 16,000 industry experts in 50 countries. Expect results.

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For further information, please contact:

Olli Koivumäki, Sales Director, Process Automation Systems,  Metso (for power plant automation), olli.koivumaki(at)metso.com, Tel. [phone]

Kari Karppinen, Sales Director, Process Automation Systems, Metso (for pulverized coal injection automation), kari.karppinen(at)metso.com, Tel. [phone]

Jussi Ollila, Vice President, Global Communications, Metso, jussi.ollila(at)metso.com,
Tel. [phone] or [phone]

The entire power plant area is widely controlled with Metso DNA. Here pictured is the 65 MW steam turbine that features Metso's automation and safety systems after modernization.

SSAB Raahen Voima plant construction
The entire power plant area is widely controlled with Metso DNA.

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Source: Metso Corporation via Globenewswire

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