# Nextchem (MAIRE) to acquire metals and chemicals processing technology business from Metso

Nextchem, part of MAIRE, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire a metals and chemicals processing technology business from Metso Corporation for an enterprise value of €40 million (€32 million upfront plus €8 million earn-out). The business includes fluidized-bed roasting and metallurgical off-gas treatment technologies, with headquarters in Germany and operations in Sweden and India. Closing is expected in mid-2027.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-11-10
- Where: Germany, Germany
- Value: $42.0M (40.0M EUR)
- Status: announced
- Products: fluidized-bed roasting technology, metallurgical off-gas treatment solutions
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md), [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Metso](https://endata.com/companies/240.md) (target)
- [NextChem](https://endata.com/companies/54665.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [groupmaire.com](https://www.groupmaire.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/detail/nextchem-maire-to-acquire-a-metals-and-chemicals-processing-technology-business-including-gas-cleaning-formerly-part-of-metso-and-outotec/), 2026-11-10: "The transaction envisages an Enterprise Value of €40 million, out of which €32 million upfront, subject to customary closing adjustments, and an earn-out of €8 million."

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