Metso Corporation's press release on January 15, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. local time

Metso will supply Alabama Pine Pulp with a rebuild of their market pulp machine
in Claiborne, Alabama, USA as the mill converts to roll fluff pulp production.
The value of the order will not be disclosed. The order is included in Paper and
Fiber Technology´s  Q4 of year 2009 orders received.

Metso's delivery will include both a wet end rebuild as well as the new
finishing equipment needed for roll fluff pulp production. The scope of supply
includes a new headbox, steambox, calender, and winder. The rebuild will be
completed in stages beginning in the spring of 2010 with the final completion in
early 2011.

Alabama Pine Pulp is part of the Alabama River Group (ARG), a subsidiary of
Parsons & Whittemore Inc., and known worldwide as a leading producer of quality
softwood and hardwood market pulps.  The Claiborne Mill Complex, located at
Claiborne, Alabama, employs 550 people and is recognized as one of the largest
pulping operations in North America. The mill will begin roll fluff production
in the second quarter of 2011.

Metso is a global supplier of sustainable technology and services for mining,
construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper
industries. We have about 26,500 employees in more than 50 countries.
www.metso.com

Further information for the press, please contact:
Peter Jones, Key Account Sales Manager, Paper and Fiber Technology, Metso
Tel. +1 770 263 1597

Jukka Tiitinen, President, North America, Paper and Fiber Technology, Metso
Tel. +358 40 740 6178







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