# Valmet Agrees to Acquire Tieto's MES Business, Adding 300 Pulp and Paper Sites

> Valmet will acquire Tieto's manufacturing execution system business, which generates about EUR 32 million a year, in a deal expected to close in Q2 2027.

- Published: 2026-10-27T07:16:25+00:00
- Section: Mergers & Acquisitions
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-27/valmet-acquires-tieto-mes-business
- Source: [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/valmet-to-acquire-leading-manufacturing-execution-system-mes-business-from-tieto-to-accelerate-industrial-transition-towards-autonomous-operations-302920375.html)

## Key takeaways

- Valmet agreed to acquire Tieto's manufacturing execution system business, including the AI-powered TIPS MES and the Order to Cash solution for pulp, paper and fibre.
- The business generates approximately EUR 32 million in annual revenue and is installed at roughly 300 pulp and paper production sites worldwide.
- The acquisition is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2027, subject to customary closing conditions.

[Valmet](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0000l5b/valmet) has entered into an agreement to acquire the manufacturing execution system business from Tieto, including the AI-powered TIPS MES for production planning and execution, the company said on October 27, 2026. [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/valmet-to-acquire-leading-manufacturing-execution-system-mes-business-from-tieto-to-accelerate-industrial-transition-towards-autonomous-operations-302920375.html) carried the announcement. The transaction also covers the Order to Cash solution for the pulp, paper and fibre industry.

## Valmet's Agreement for Tieto's TIPS MES

Valmet said the acquisition completes its Automation Solutions offering for the pulp and paper industries and expands its capabilities to accelerate customers' transition towards autonomous operations. The business to be acquired is planned to operate as part of Valmet's Process Performance Solutions segment. TIPS MES is a market leader in Europe and is installed at approximately 300 pulp and paper production sites worldwide, with annual revenues of approximately EUR 32 million. The web-based system is available as software as a service, and its generative AI capabilities complement Valmet's ongoing AI development efforts. Existing customers will continue to receive support and services without interruption through global teams and local offices. The acquisition is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2027, subject to customary closing conditions.

"I am very pleased that we are taking an important step in strengthening our automation business," said Emilia Torttila-Miettinen, EVP, Automation Solutions business area at Valmet. Jari Almi, VP, Pulp and Paper Systems, Automation Solutions business area at Valmet, said: "As the requirements for mill autonomy grow, the timing is right to acquire a market-leading manufacturing software platform." Endre Rangnes, CEO of Tieto, said: "Valmet is a strong strategic and industrial owner for the business, with deep industry expertise and a comprehensive offering to the pulp and paper sector."

## Valmet's Scale Behind the Automation Deal

Valmet reported EUR 5.2 billion in net sales for full year 2025, with fourth-quarter 2025 net sales of EUR 1.28 billion, according to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). Orders received decreased 11% year-over-year to EUR 5,216 million in 2025, and decreased 18% year-over-year to EUR 1,092 million in the first quarter of 2026, the same records show. Valmet's funding records list five rounds, including a December 2025 post-IPO debt round of $440.4 million.

## Valmet's Recent Orders and Divestments

Valmet completed the divestment of its Flowrox pump business to Metso, transferring peristaltic hose and progressive cavity pump technologies and related aftermarket services, Machine Maker reported in October 2026. Valmet was commissioned by Anhui Linping Circular Development to supply a complete containerboard manufacturing line, including PM 9, for its Xiao County base, with start-up scheduled for 2028, Packaging Gateway reported in October 2026. Valmet concluded its August change negotiations, cutting about 120 tasks in Finland and reorganizing tasks, responsibilities and skills in the Biomaterials segment, Kauppalehti reported in October 2026.

## Valmet's Closing Timeline for the Tieto Deal

Valmet said the acquisition is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2027, subject to customary closing conditions.

## Companies in this story

- [Valmet company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0000l5b/valmet) · website: https://www.valmet.com
- [Tietoevry company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0005gn2/tietoevry) · website: http://www.tietoevry.com

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