HELSINKI, Finland, Oct. 31, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Moody's Investors service has upgraded the long-term rating of Metso Corporation to Baa2 from Baa3. The rating outlook is considered stable.
Metso is a global engineering and technology corporation with 2006 net sales of approximately EUR 5 billion. Its more than 26,000 employees in more than 50 countries serve customers in the pulp and paper industry, rock and minerals processing, the energy industry and selected other industries. www.metso.com
Metso Corporation
Olli Vaartimo, Executive Vice President and CFO
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