FLSmidth wins new contract in Latin America
FLSmidth has signed an approximately US$100m contract (DKK 540m) with Cementos Argos SA for a new 5250tpd line and additional aftermarket services. Located in Cartagena, Colombia, the plant will serve both the local Colombian market and strengthen Argos’ position as a leading Latin American exporter.
FLSmidth’s US project centre, based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is responsible for the project and will supply all the main machinery including a five-stage preheater with a low-NOx ILC (In Line Calciner), a ROTAX-2 kiln, a Multi-Movable Cross-Bar cooler and two OK Vertical Roller Mills for finish cement grinding.
The scope of supply also includes complete material handling systems, APC (Air pollution control) equipment and an FLSmidth Automation control system. Engineering services, project management, training, and commissioning are also included. Many of FLSmidth’s companies and divisions will be represented in the project such as Pfister, FLSmidth Airtech and FLSmidth Minerals including FLSmidth MVT and FLSmidth Koch. Published under Cement News
