Metso announces expansion plans in East Africa

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Under the deal, Rock Plant, which is also a distributor for Hitachi, Powersceen, Bobcat and GHH, will distribute Metso’s crushing and screening equipment, along with related parts and services, in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, where it operates.

The partnership adds Metso to Rock Plant’s portfolio of construction and quarrying machinery brands and is intended to strengthen local coverage and customer support across the region.

Ignacio Garcia, Distribution Manager, EMEA North, Metso, said: “East Africa represents one of the fastest-growing markets in Africa for aggregates and mining. To fully capture this potential, we wanted a partner with a strong local footprint, technical know-how, and a proven service capability.

“Rock Plant has a long track record in heavy equipment distribution, a solid presence across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, and an experienced team deeply connected with the industry. This partnership allows Metso to strengthen its coverage, improve responsiveness, and ensure consistent customer support across the region.”

Pritpal Roopra, Managing Director, Rock Plant, added: “Partnering with Metso enables us to expand our portfolio with a world-class crushing and screening brand. This cooperation gives our customers access to industry-leading technology, backed by our local service and support network.”

Metso, headquartered in Finland, has steadily grown its footprint outside its home market in recent years.

Earlier this year the company entered a partnership with Millennium Machinery Parts and Service Corp to expand its market coverage and customer support across the Caribbean and Latin America.