Metso Finalized Acquisition of Valmet Pump Business
The deal moves Flowrox pump technologies under Metso’s portfolio while Valmet retains its valve and branding business.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Robotics
Metso has completed its acquisition of the Flowrox peristaltic hose and progressive cavity pump business from Valmet. The transition, which includes all associated spare parts and maintenance services, marks a strategic realignment for both industrial companies.
Why it matters
Valmet is narrowing its focus toward core flow control, automation, and process technology, while Metso expands its pumping assets. This reorganization consolidates specific industrial fluid-handling technologies under one manufacturer's existing service umbrella.
Valmet transferred its portfolio of Flowrox peristaltic hose and progressive cavity pumps to Metso, which will now rebrand these units under its own name. Valmet retains ownership of the Flowrox trademark and its separate valve product line.
The players
Valmet
An industrial technology company focused on flow control, automation, and process technology.
Metso
An equipment and services provider for the aggregates, minerals processing, and metal refining industries.
The details
The transaction involves the transfer of industrial pumping technologies used to move fluids and slurries through specialized internal components. Peristaltic pumps function by compressing a flexible tube, while progressive cavity pumps use a helical screw to move viscous materials. By moving these assets into the Metso organization, customers transition to Metso for all procurement, maintenance, and aftermarket service needs for the acquired pump lines.
Timeline
August 24, 2026: The transaction was initially announced.
October 6, 2026: The divestment transaction was completed.
The Tech Race
This transaction follows the broader industrial trend of portfolio optimization through divestiture. It aligns with Valmet's effort to streamline its operations around its core automation and process technologies while Metso scales its specialized fluid-handling hardware.
Customers who previously relied on Valmet for Flowrox pump equipment or spare parts will now conduct all business through Metso. This shift changes the procurement workflow and support points for industrial facilities currently using these specific pump technologies.
The takeaway
Industrial users of Flowrox pumping equipment should update their vendor portals to reflect the shift to Metso’s organization. Future updates will likely involve the transition of branding on existing service documentation and product inventory.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Themachinemaker.
