Metso partners with South American dealer

Puntomaq to represent Metso Outotec in Bolivia, including NW Rapid portable crushers and screens. (Photo: Metso)

Puntomaq operates out of four branches in South America and is a specialist provider of heavy equipment for the aggregates, mining, quarrying, roadbuilding sectors.

Alongside equipment from Komatsu, Dynapac, Dieci and Gomaco, the company will now offer Metso’s full range of static and mobile equipment, including the Nordtrack and NW Rapid lines of mobile crushers, screens and conveyors.

Benjamin Lhorente, head of distribution sales for Mexico, Central and South America at Metso Outotec, said: “Metso Outotec is excited to be part of the growing demand for aggregates solutions in Bolivia. 

“Puntomaq’s customer base already shows interest in our offering, and we are confident this partnership will continue to be a successful match.”

As part of the distribution deal, Puntomaq will also provide aftermarket support and services, which includes providing O-Series spare and wear parts, as well as screening media. 

Daniel Subieta, general manager at Puntomaq, said: “We have a dedicated heavy machinery market that relies on Puntomaq for access to premium products and technical support.

“Metso Outotec products and services complement our current expertise and will allow us to expand our business into the aggregates sector.”