Frank Weekly · Issue 14 · October 23, 2026
Metso buys its bronze crusher parts supplier, and Vulcan at Mount Vernon
Metso is buying the foundry behind its bronze crusher parts, Vulcan helped shore up George Washington's house, and two McLanahan engineers explain when a third crushing stage pays.
By Frank Aggregate · 2 min read
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Acquisition 2 min read
Metso is buying the Brazilian foundry behind its bronze crusher parts
The deal. On Tuesday Metso agreed to buy Italbronze, a 67-year-old maker of bronze alloy wear and spare parts near São Paulo and its supplier for more than 30 years.
The numbers. About 470 people will join Metso. The deal should close by the end of 2026, and the price was not disclosed.
Why it matters. Owning the foundry gives Metso its own source of bronze crusher parts, which it says secures supply and delivery for customers.
“This acquisition secures a critical manufacturing capability for our growing crushing business.”
Heikki Metsälä, President, Services, Metso
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From the podcast
Four crushing-circuit rules from McLanahan's mining engineers
- Every pass through a crusher makes fines. Screen out what is already at size before each stage.
- Plan on about four to one reduction per stage. Push harder and the tonnage drops.
- Two stages suits plants up to about 600 tph. At 1,200 to 1,500 tph, go to three.
- Leave room in the layout for a third stage and a screen you may add later.
Justin Reed and Craig Blythe, Groundwork episode 2.20. Listen to the episode
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JAW CRUSHERS · 3 MIN
Toggle plates: three checks from Eagle Crusher's service tech
A plate that fails early is usually loose. Tighten the springs only until the toggle stops pounding, and inspect the seats every 200 hours.
On clearance this week
Marked-down crusher parts in stock now, while quantities last.
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- Astec's first Frontier SF20 multi-frequency screen in the UK went to Total Aggregates Astec
- Getting conveyors ready for freezing weather: conditioning agents or belt de-icers Benetech
- Coarse or fine material washer: how to tell which one your feed needs Southern Machinery
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