Metso continues to expand its global service centre network by opening mining service centres in Peru and Mexico. The investments, worth in total -?6 million, are in line with Metso?s long-term strategy to strengthen its local services presence close to its customers. Metso already serves its mining and construction customers from over 50 service centres around the world. A new centre is also in the process of being built in Mesa, Arizona, US and in Labrador City in Canada. Above -?20 billion investments in mining projects within next five years will boost demand for Metso?s mining services in Peru. The new service centre strengthens Metso?s already solid position in South America and provides access and direct contact with the biggest mining companies in the area.