Metso Strengthens Partnership with Lloyds Metals Through Supply of High Performance Filtration Systems

Metso Strengthens Partnership with Lloyds Metals Through Supply of High Performance Filtration Systems

(IN BRIEF) Metso has been awarded a contract to supply filtration technology to Lloyds Metals & Energy for its iron ore processing plants in Maharashtra, India. The project includes ten Larox FFP filters designed to improve dewatering efficiency and optimize concentrate production. The order strengthens Metso’s long-term partnership with Lloyds Metals & Energy and supports the company’s expansion efforts, while reinforcing Metso’s position as a key provider of filtration solutions in the mining industry.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 13-Apr-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Metso has secured an order to supply advanced filtration systems to Lloyds Metals & Energy Limited as part of the expansion of its iron ore concentrate processing facilities in Maharashtra, India. The equipment will be deployed across the company’s sites in Ghugus, Manikgarh, and Konsari, supporting increased production capacity and operational efficiency.

The order, recorded in Metso’s Minerals segment for the first quarter of 2026, includes the delivery of ten fully automated Larox® FFP 3512 filters. These systems are designed to enhance dewatering performance in iron ore processing, contributing to improved concentrate quality and optimized plant operations.

Lloyds Metals & Energy operates integrated facilities covering iron ore mining, sponge iron production, and steel manufacturing, with a major industrial presence in the Chandrapur District. As part of its ongoing expansion strategy, the company is upgrading multiple sites to strengthen its production capabilities and support growing demand.

Priya Ranjan Prasad, Director of Projects at Lloyds Metals & Energy, emphasized the importance of reliable filtration technology in achieving efficient concentrate processing, noting that Metso’s solutions have consistently supported the company’s operational performance.

Vijay Dhar, Vice President of Minerals Sales for the Middle East and India at Metso, highlighted the long-standing relationship between the two companies and the role of the filtration systems in delivering high performance. He pointed to the advanced membrane technology and holeless filter cloth design, which enable effective moisture reduction and high equipment availability. Lloyds Metals & Energy is already utilizing Metso filtration systems at its pellet plant in Konsari, further reinforcing the partnership.

Metso’s filtration portfolio includes a broad range of solutions for mining and industrial applications, supported by extensive expertise from its Dewatering Technology Centre and global service network. The Larox® FFP fast-opening filter press technology offers efficient and automated dewatering for concentrates, tailings, and bulk materials, helping operators achieve consistent performance and productivity.

With more than 5,000 filtration installations worldwide and over 300 delivered in India alone, Metso continues to expand its footprint in the region, supporting mining and metals companies with advanced process technologies.

Further information:

Himanshu Saxena, General Manager, Key Account Management & Mineral Sales, India, Metso, tel. +91 875 4494 382, email: himanshu.saxena@metso.com

Metso Media Desk, tel. +358 20 482 1930, email: media(at)metso.com

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Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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