Metso sells its sulphuric acid business to Nextchem

Metso has signed an agreement to divest its businesses related to its roasting, sulphuric acid and gas cleaning solutions to Italian technology and engineering group Maire SpA. The divested businesses will become part of Maire’s Nextchem business, which says it will provide a strong platform for continued development and future growth.

The businesses to be divested include sulphuric acid, gas cleaning, roasting and other fluid bed solutions, as well as the related service business. Approximately 180 employees, primarily based in Germany, India, and Sweden, are expected to join MAIRE Group at the closing of the transaction. The closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to take place in mid-2027.

“Maire is well positioned to further develop these businesses, that are synergistic with their existing business, while providing long-term value to customers and employees. In line with Metso’s strategy, this divestment further sharpens our focus on minerals processing and metals refining solutions,” said Piia Karhu, President, Minerals at Metso.

“This acquisition will significantly enhance Nextchem’s offering in critical and strategic raw materials, an area of growing importance for global industrial development. The combination of proprietary technologies, extensive industrial references and highly specialized know-how will allow us to broaden our presence in the metals and chemical processing industries. We are pleased to welcome a team of approximately 180 highly skilled professionals whose expertise will contribute to the next phase of Nextchem’s growth,” said Fabio Fritelli, Managing Director of Nextchem.