Metso divests its loading and hauling operations in Finland and Sweden to Miilux
10 December 2025
Metso has agreed to divest its Häggblom loading and hauling business in Finland and Sweden to Miilux Oy as part of its “We go beyond.” strategy. About 100 employees and related assets will transfer by February 2026, pending approvals. The move sharpens Metso’s focus on aftermarket growth, while Miilux gains expertise to expand its offerings. Transaction value remains undisclosed.
Metso has signed an agreement to divest its loading and hauling business in Finland and Sweden, operating under the Häggblom legal entities, to Miilux Oy, a Finnish-based company which sells and manufactures wear resistant and personal protection solutions – utilizing its own brands and innovations. The agreement follows the strategic assessment announced in August 2025.
This decision is consistent with Metso’s newly introduced “We go beyond.” strategy, focusing on growth, profitability and expanding the proportion of aftermarket services. By divesting the loading and hauling business to a well-matched new owner, Metso sharpens its strategic focus while ensuring the business and its employees thrive under an owner who is dedicated to its development and ongoing customer service.
Approximately 100 employees, mainly in Kokkola and Kalajoki in Finland and in Luleå in Sweden, along with the related assets and facilities, will join the new owner at the closing of the transaction. This transfer is expected to be completed by the beginning of February 2026, after the required authority approvals have been obtained.
“I want to sincerely thank all our employees in the loading and hauling business for their dedication and professionalism throughout the assessment period. They have maintained performance and served customers without disruption. This transition represents the best possible result for the loading and hauling business and its employees, ensuring its continued development and long-term success under new ownership,” says Saso Kitanoski, President, Consumables business area, Metso.
Metso will continue to support its existing customer base with truck bed rubber lining and ground engaging tools in specific markets.
”We’re thrilled to bring on board a team known for their expertise and impressive history in customer service. Their skills and services strengthen our current offerings and create new opportunities for growth. The company’s established presence in the market provides us with a reliable foundation for further expansion,” says Pekka Miilukangas, CEO, Miilux Oy.
The transaction value is not disclosed. The transaction does not have material financial impact on Metso.
Find out more about the Miilux Oy on their website.
Further information:
Saso Kitanoski, President, Consumables business area, Metso, tel.+358 20 484 142, email: saso.kitanoski(at)metso.com
Metso Media Desk, tel.+358 20 482 1930, email: media(at)metso.com
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Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.