Metso's Q3 2015 report emphasizes the challenging market conditions impacting orders, with total orders received at EUR 647 million, down 11% year-on-year. Despite weak demand for new equipment, profitability in minerals remains stable aided by cost control, while flow control shows strong performance. The outlook indicates continued weakness in equipment demand, but satisfactory service demand, with guidance for 2015 net sales projected between EUR 3,000 and 3,200 million.