Service offers repair of consistency transmitters.

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Repair service ensures operability and accuracy of Valmet consistency transmitters installed in paper machines. Repaired transmitters are subjected to MILLSYM(TM) testing procedures, 16-hr hydrostatic pressure test, and computer simulated consistency analysis test to evaluate instrument's response to 3 ranges of shear force. Flexible repair options include flat rate repairs, time and materials based on estimate of charges, and overnight exchanges.



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Metso Automation Announces Valmet Consistency Transmitter Repair Service



NORTHBOROUGH, MA (March 12, 2004) - Metso Automation's repair service dedicated to insuring the operability and accuracy of more than 50,000 existing Valmet consistency transmitters installed in paper machines worldwide is detailed in a new
brochure. Optimally functioning consistency transmitters are essential to profitable paper manufacturing. Accurate transmitters allow for sufficient fiber content to minimize
paper breaks, excessive downtime and non-saleable product.

All repaired transmitters are subjected to Metso Automation's sophisticated MILLSYM(TM) testing procedures to insure that they meet or exceed the published specifications. This includes a 16-hour hydrostatic pressure test and a computer simulated consistency analysis test to evaluate the instrument's response to three ranges of "shear force." After passing these tests, the repaired transmitters are given a one-year performance
warrantee (just like a new transmitter).

The Valmet consistency transmitter repair service adheres to OEM standards and procedures and uses 100% genuine OEM parts. Highly trained Metso Automation repair technicians have the process knowledge and hardware analysis skills to diagnose your
transmitter's problem, repair it and advise service users on procedures to minimize transmitter problems in the future.

Metso Automation offers several flexible repair options, including flat rate repairs, time and materials based on an estimate of charges, and overnight exchanges for plants that
need transmitters back in service faster than the standard two-week turnaround time. A special customer service hotline (1-800-341-1313) is available for immediate assistance.

For a copy of the brochure, contact Metso Automation, 44 Bearfoot Road, Northborough, MA 01532. Phone: 1-800-582-2560.
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About Metso Automation

Valmet is a Metso Automation brand. Metso Automation specializes in automation and information management application networks and systems, field control technology, and life cycle performance services. Its main customers are the pulp and paper, rock and minerals processing industries, as well as power and hydrocarbon industries. Metso Automation operates worldwide and has sales and customer support units in 36 countries in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia, and Africa. Ir 2003,
Metso Automation's net sales were EUR 531 million. The number of employees totals approximately 3,300. For more information about Metso Automation, please visit metsoautomation.com.

Metso Corporation is a global supplier of process industry machinery and system-is, as well as know-how and aftermarket services. The corporation's core businesses are fiber
and paper technology (Metso Paper), rock and mineral processing (Metso Minerals), and automation and control technology (Metso Automation). In 2003, the net sales of Metso Corporation were EUR 4.3 billion and the personnel totalled approximately
26,300. Metso Corporation is listed on the Helsinki and New York Stock Exchanges. For more information about Metso Corporation, please visit metso.com.

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