# Metso Outotec opens mining wear parts factory in Šiauliai, Lithuania

Metso Outotec's new manufacturing site in Šiauliai, Lithuania, has started operations, producing rubber and poly-met wear parts for mining customers. The factory will employ 80 people by the end of 2020.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2020-09-28
- Where: Šiauliai region, northern Lithuania, Lithuania
- Value: $7.00M (6.00M EUR)
- Jobs: 80
- Starts operating: 28 Sep 2020
- Status: completed
- Products: rubber and poly-met wear parts for mining
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Metso Outotec](https://endata.com/companies/48313.md)

## Sources

- [miningmetalnews.com](https://www.miningmetalnews.com/20200928/1550/metso-outotecs-new-factory-mining-wear-parts-lithuania-now-operational), 2020-09-28: "I am very pleased that the ramp-up of the new factory in Lithuania has been now completed by a very competent team."
- [investlithuania.com](https://investlithuania.com/news/metso-outotecs-new-factory-for-mining-wear-parts-in-lithuania-now-operational/), 2020-09-28: "I am very pleased that the ramp-up of the new factory in Lithuania has been now completed by a very competent team."
- [einpresswire.com](https://www.einpresswire.com/article/583977238/metso-outotec-s-new-factory-for-mining-wear-parts-in-lithuania-now-operational), 2020-09-28: "I am very pleased that the ramp-up of the new factory in Lithuania has been now completed by a very competent team."
- [european-rubber-journal.com](https://www.european-rubber-journal.com/article/2070291/metso-starts-new-factory-for-mining-wear-parts-in-lithuania), 2020-10-02: "Our target is to continuously develop our global operations to ensure a competitive footprint and reliable deliveries for our customers globally."

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