Metso buys wear parts monitoring technology creator

Metso Outotec says it has acquired Australia-based fastener and wear monitoring technology provider Davies Wear Plate Systems, thus extending the company’s “wear lining portfolio and capabilities.”

According to Metso Outotec, the acquisition includes wear parts monitoring technology designed to provide a real-time forecast of wear and expected liner change-out timing. “The monitoring solution can be fitted to any metallic or ceramic liner, independent of attachment systems,” according to the firm.

Davies also produces fasteners with what Metso calls a unique locking mechanism that does not require traditional studs and nuts, and “thus enables faster and safer maintenance work. “

“This acquisition supports our target to offer comprehensive and unique solutions for the entire wear lining value chain,” says Sami Takaluoma, president of the consumables business area at Metso Outotec. “We are eager to introduce these advanced solutions globally to our customers; we now have the market’s widest range of optimized wear protection solutions, tools and services. The new technology will increase safety during maintenance and increase uptime. I warmly welcome the new colleagues to become part of the Metso Outotec team.”

The acquired Davies technology is already used by global mining companies, such as Rio Tinto, BHP Group and Fortescue Metals Group in Australia, according to company founder Brian Davies.

“We have been improving our product offering for years, and we have received good feedback from our customers in Australia,” he comments. “Our products are ready to be rolled out to the global mining market. We are excited that we are now a part of a truly international company.”

Davies Wear Plate Systems has approximately 30 employees who work from offices and plants from three cities in Western Australia: Esperance, Malaga and Perth.