Construction of Metso's Technology Center Progresses to Next Phase

Metso has made an investment decision to proceed with the second phase of its Lokomotion technology center in Lahdesjärvi, Tampere, Finland.

The second phase includes the construction of a new crusher factory as part of the overall technology center. The investment of the second phase is approximately EUR 60 million, to be distributed over three years. The investment in 2026 is estimated at approximately EUR 15 million.

The Lokomotion technology center will form a modern and resource-efficient production and technology hub where technologies, equipment, and components for the production of aggregates and sand are designed, tested and manufactured. The technology center is estimated to be fully completed in the early 2030s.

"Starting the second phase of the Lokomotion project strengthens the overall Lahdesjärvi technology center and creates the foundation for starting crusher production in a new, modern facility," said Markku Simula, president of Metso's aggregates business area. "Altogether, this is a significant investment of over EUR 200 million, which will improve our global delivery capability and support our position as a market leader in aggregates solutions."

"Metso has been a key part of Tampere's industrial history for decades, and we continue to develop our operations in the area with a long-term perspective," added Simula. "The Lokomotion technology center is the largest industrial investment in Tampere in this century and plays an important role in developing the regional industrial ecosystem. The investment supports competence development, employment, and sustainable industrial growth."

Construction of Second Phase to Start in June

The second phase of the Lokomotion project at Lahdesjärvi will expand the first phase's assembly and logistics facilities currently under construction. Construction will begin with groundwork in June 2026, and crusher production at the new factory is expected to start in autumn 2028. Construction will proceed in parallel with the first phase, enabling a phased commissioning.

The total building area of the technology center is approximately 78,935 sq. yds., of which the second phase accounts for about 14,352 sq. yds.

First Phase Progresses On Schedule

Construction of the first phase began in June 2024 and is progressing according to the overall schedule. The first phase is scheduled to be completed in August 2027. It includes assembly and testing facilities for mobile crushers, as well as warehouse facilities. Work on interior building services and structural engineering is currently under way at the construction site. Production of Lokotrack track-mounted crushing and screening equipment is scheduled to start at the new factory in Lahdesjärvi during the third quarter of 2027.

The investment for the first phase is approximately EUR 150 million, of which approximately EUR 70 million had been spent by the end of April 2026.

Metso's current Lokomo site for its aggregates business in Hatanpää, Tampere, will be relocated gradually to the new technology center. Following the relocation, the company plans to divest the Hatanpää site and buildings it owns.