Finland’s Metso Corporation has reported a 2% year-on-year decline in first-half sales after a flat June quarter, but strong growth in orders.
The company said Q2 sales were €1213 million, versus €1214 million the previous year, with minerals up and aggregates weaker. In the first six months of 2025 sales were €2385m compared with €2431m a year ago.
Orders climbed 5% in H1 to €2647m, with minerals up 7% and aggregates 5% higher in Q2.
“Market activity in the second quarter met expectations and the positive trends observed from the beginning of the year continued in both the minerals and aggregates markets,” Metso CEO Sami Takaluoma said.
“To date we have been able to manage the uncertainties related to tariffs and their impact on our business, demonstrating our strong global presence and resilience to evolving circumstances.
“Minerals equipment orders grew by 10%, thanks to a strong intake of small and mid-size orders. Services also saw overall healthy customer demand and orders grew by 5%.”
Metso announced the sale of its Ferrous business to SMS group in Q2. It acquired Swiss Tower Mills Minerals during the period, “reinforcing our position as a leading provider of energy-efficient grinding solutions”. In early July it signed an agreement to acquire TL Solution, adding to its mill lining recycling capability, and bought a screen business in China.
Takaluoma said the market outlook for minerals and aggregates was for more of the same.
