Metso disclosed in September that it was in talks with its personnel to review the future of rubber and poly-met wear part production units in Ersmark and Trelleborg, Sweden. Following the negotiations, the company came to the conclusion that plant closure was "the only feasible solution," Takaluoma added. Metso will now focus on "a sustainable transition for Ersmark," as well as uninterrupted service to customers. In the aftermath of the plant closure in Ersmark, Metso will restructure its manufacturing operations in Trelleborg, where it produces synthetic wear parts.