Metso recently announced that it would launch its new Lokotrack EC crushers and screens in May 2024. (PHOTO: Metso)

Metso has expanded its market reach in the Asia Pacific region, with the appointment a new distribution partner in South Korea. 

The company recently signed a deal with equipment dealer Future Tech Service (FTS), in a move designed to 鈥渟trengthen its Asia Pacific distributor network鈥�.

Shaun Fanning, Metso鈥檚 Vice President responsible for Aggregates Asia Pacific Distribution Management, said: 鈥淚n taking our Korean business to an exciting new direction, we are especially pleased to be teaming up with the FTS team. Customers can expect a high degree of attention and service from FTS, backed up by Metso鈥檚 global strength.鈥�

FTS will exclusively provide the manufacturer鈥檚 crushing equipment to the South Korean construction and demolition market. The partnership will also see the dealer provide spare parts and machine services. 

Commenting on the partnership deal, Shim Sang Cheol, President of FTS, said: 鈥淲e have known about the high performance and reliability of Metso鈥檚 products for a long time.

鈥淭he FTS team will further enhance the trust and reputation that Metso has built over a long period of time in the Korean market and become a reliable business partner within the customer base.鈥�

Metso to launch 鈥樷�漡roundbreaking鈥� hybrid crushers and screens Diesel-electric Lokotrack EC equipment range to hit the market in Q2 of 2024