The EU Commission, after an in-depth investigation, clears a merger between two nordic companies with worldwide activities in the production and distribution of machinery for the rock and mineral processing industry (Metso / Svedala)

"Merger Control: Main developments between 1st January 2001 and 30th April 2001"* Following an in depth investigation, in January 2001 the Commission authorised the merger between Metso Corporation and Svedala AB, two Nordic companies with world-wide activities in the production and distribution of machinery for the rock and mineral processing industry. The merger creates one of the largest rock crushing equipment manufacturers world-wide. Clearance was possible after it was agreed that Svedala‘s jaw crusher and cone crusher businesses as well