METLEN announced the acquisition, through its M Technologies Sector, the defence arm of METLEN’s Metallurgy division, of the industrial facility NK Trailers in the industrial area of Volos. The facility has developed significant expertise both in the production of defence systems and in railway wagons, a sector that will be called upon to meet major production challenges in the context of the modernisation of the railway network, rolling stock, systems, etc. The new unit includes the utilisation of two modern steel industrial buildings, with a total surface area of approximately 26,900 sq.m., located within Volos Industrial Area B. The buildings have been constructed on two adjacent plots with a total area exceeding 47,000 sq.m. The total consideration for this investment amounts to 10 million euros, while partial refurbishment of the plant and new equipment are estimated at 30–40 million euros. At full development, METLEN’s M Technologies Hub in Volos will comprise the Nea Ionia Volos plant, the Servisteel facility in the A’ Industrial Area of Volos, three additional standalone industrial complexes as already announced, and, with this new acquisition, a total of six independent factories capable of serving six different defence programmes simultaneously. Through M Technologies, METLEN holds a leading position in the field of heavy and complex metal constructions, with many years of experience and specialisation in defence systems, while the Company has developed strategic partnerships with leading international groups, such as IVECO Defence Vehicles, KNDS, LOCKHEED MARTIN, among others. (ICE ATENE)

Fonte notizia: Kathimerini