Metso acquires Bulk Equipment Systems Technology

Metso Minerals and B.E.S.T join forces to become Metso Best, providing a diversified line of custom bulk-handling equipment and also a complete line of air and electric vibrators

Metso has acquired Bulk Equipment Systems Technology: B.E.S.T is a leading technology and process systems provider in North America and is located in Brunswick, Ohio.

B.E.S.T manufactures a diversified line of custom bulk-handling equipment and also provides a complete line of air and electric vibrators.

For over 25 years, B.E.S.T has served a wide variety of dry processing industries from chemical to food to recycling.

Its precision-engineered equipment, turn-key systems and technologically advanced controls are applied in an extensive assortment of bulk-process-handling applications.

The B.E.S.T philosophy and reputation is based on superior product quality and first-class customer support and service.

Products manufactured in its state-of-the-art facility include vibratory feeders, screeners, conveyors, tables, bulk bag loaders and unloaders, single and twin-screw feeders and complete weighing systems for filling drums, cartons and boxes.

In-plant test facilities ensure successful integration of controls with bulk-handling equipment prior to shipment.

With the acquisition, Metso Minerals further strengthens its position in North America.

B.E.S.T programmes and builds user-friendly controls with networking capabilities to meet virtually all requirements.

The process control know-how of B.E.S.T will upgrade the Metso product offering not only in North America, but also worldwide.

Metso is a global engineering and technology corporation with 2006 net sales of approximately USD6.6billion.

Its 25,500 employees in more than 50 countries serve customers in the pulp and paper industry, rock and minerals processing, the energy industry and selected other industries.

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