Düsseldorf - Metso and SKF Logistics Services have signed an agreement to operate main part of Metso’s Metal Recycling business unit’s global wear and spare parts warehouse and distribution operation out of the SKF Logistics Services Belgium unit in Tongeren.

A 5-year contract has been signed and the go-live date will be in the second half of the year 2010. The implementation will require approximately 1,500m2 indoor storage capacity. Another 3,000m2 outside storage will be constructed as green-field site.

Once the implementation is completed, Metso Lindemann’s customers will be mainly supplied from the central Distribution Center in Tongeren. In this multi-client facility SKF will manage inbound operations from the Metso’s factory in Düsseldorf, Germany. The agreement also covers external suppliers, quality inspection together with other value added services, storage of nearly 2,000 different spare parts, outbound operations for spare and wear parts to destinations worldwide and customer service activities. The entire operation is supported by a fully integrated IT solution.

“For us the SKF in Tongeren is an ideal complement to our logistics system. In future our customers will be provided with spare- and wear parts from there. The decision brings out many benefits to us and to our customers. First of all we will be able to react directly upon the needs of our customers and to changes of market situation. Furthermore, SKF offers us the opportunity to meet our customers’ demand more quickly, i.e. within 24 to 48 hours of spare- and wear parts to treat.” says Bernhard Kock, Vice President Services at Metso Lindemann GmbH, Duesseldorf.

Metso Lindemann provides a wide range of recycling solutions for the fragmentation, compaction and separation of every type of scrap metal. Finished products include shredders, shears and balers used in the metal recycling industry, the automotive industry and the non-ferrous metal industry. Metso is a global supplier of sustainable technology and services for mining, construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper industries.

To the SKF Group, Metso is already a strategic customer. The services and products offered to Metso encompass primarily the bearings platform. Since February 2008 SKF Logistics Services has already been providing integrated logistics services to Metso’s mining and construction technology business.

Quelle: Metso Lindemann GmbH

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