Valmet Opens New Flow Control Service Center in Chile

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Valmet is strengthening its flow control solutions related service capabilities by opening a new service center in Antofagasta, Chile. The new service center improves the availability of mission-critical flow control solutions and services to Valmet’s customers in the area and further expands the offering to the mining and metals industry.

“Antofagasta complements our global network of service centers. We will provide our customers with strong operational support and leading application knowledge to help them meet their continuously intensifying productivity, safety, and sustainability targets,” says Sami Nousiainen, head of MRO and Services business at Valmet’s Flow Control business line.

The new service center will handle the full scope of flow control services, including replacements and maintenance of valves, pumps, and third-party equipment. It will enable agile delivery of critical spare and wear parts as well as digital tools and expert services for the entire product and plant life cycle. The service center also serves as a customer training facility.

“Over the years, we’ve systematically expanded our flow control installed base and solution offering for the mining and metals industry in the region. The new facility allows us to better respond to the growing demand for customer support as well as drive our expansion in minerals processing. From Antofagasta, our service teams will be close to customer operations in Chile and in Peru,” adds Fabio Maia, head of the South and Central America Area at Valmet’s Flow Control business line. 

Valmet offers a range of valve and pumping solutions and services for a variety of industrial applications, including slurry, utility and severe service applications. The portfolio for mining, metals and steel includes the world-renowned brands Neles, Jamesbury, Neles Easyflow and Flowrox. For more information, visit valmet.com/flowcontrol.