Cement News tagged under: FLsmidth
FLSmidth’s smart moves26 April 2021, Published under Cement NewsWith the launch of ECS/ProcessExpert ® V8.5, FLSmidth brings artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to advanced process control. But what exactly does this mean for cement producers? Javier Pigazo Merino, FLSmidth global product line manager, provides the low-down on the new process control software and the importance of AI to the future of industrial digitalisation. By FLSmidth, Denmark. FLSmidth: enabling AI solutions for smarter cement plants FLSmidth recently released t... |
FLSmidth awarded contract at Norcem Brevik22 April 2021, Published under Cement NewsThe well-known carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at Norcem Brevik in Norway is progressing with HeidelbergCement and FLSmidth having signed an agreement for FLSmidth to deliver the necessary plant modifications allowing for downstream CO 2 removal. Final commissioning is scheduled for the first half of 2024. The capturing process at the Norcem Brevik plant will use a mixture of water and organic solvents to remove the CO 2 . But before CO 2 can be removed, the pr... |
FLSmidth to supply control systems at Kirene16 April 2021, Published under Cement NewsChina’s CBMI Construction Co Ltd has contracted FLSmidth for the supply and engineering of three complete control systems at two existing and one new cement line in Kirene, Senegal. The order became effective in the first quarter of 2021. All three lines will have a shared digital infrastructure built on the FLSmidth ECS/ControlCenter™ platform, as well as its plant data management software, ECS/PlantDataManagement. The software is the operational interface for all data, allowing plant ma... |
China’s path to green growth15 March 2021, Published under Cement NewsIt’s been almost 25 years since Changming Gao, senior consultant of FLSmidth (Beijing) Co Ltd, proposed the ‘Four-Zero and One-Negative’ sustainable development strategy. Since then, continuous improvements and innovation have enabled the cement industry in China to make considerable progress along the green growth track. By Changming Gao, FLSmidth (Beijing) Co Ltd, China. Major Chinese producers such as Huaxin Cement (pictured) have taken the lead in driving the domestic cement in... |
FLSmidth reports 22% decline in cement order intake in 202010 February 2021, Published under Cement NewsFLSmidth’s order intake in 2020 was on par with last year, comprising 13 per cent growth in mining and a 22 per cent decline in cement. Including currency effects and acquisitions, total order intake decreased by five per cent to DKK18,524m (US$2490m). FLSmidth Group CEO, Thomas Schulz, commented: "2020 was impacted operationally and financially by the pandemic, which has presented both challenges and opportunities for FLSmidth. Our employees have done a tremendous job handling this cr... |
Cemtech's webinar increases bulk handling knowledge05 February 2021, Published under Cement NewsCemtech's Bulk Material Handling webinar saw presentations from four leading specialists in the cement sector discuss a range of conveyor systems for the transport of limestone, alternative fuels, clinker and cement. A wide bulk handling product range Joachim Lohmann, sales director of alternative fuels at AUMUND, spoke on solutions for conveying and transport of alternative fuels (AFs). He began by introducing the Samson ® Material Feeder and the Pendulum bucket elevator type BWP, whi... |
Çimko Çimento contracts FLSmidth for grey-to-white line conversion03 February 2021, Published under Cement NewsTurkey’s Çimko Çimento has contracted FLSmidth to deliver a grey-to-white cement line conversion at its existing production line near Adiyaman in southeast Turkey. The project includes the supply of product engineering and equipment, such as the FLSmidth DUOFLEX TM burner, a rotary cooler and an OK TM raw mill. Work will start later this year and is expected to be completed in early 2022. Once commissioned, the upgraded line will allow the producer to expand its product range and enter ... |
Reel International acquires FLSmidth Hamburg31 December 2020, Published under Cement NewsFrance’s Reel International, which specialises in industrial lifting equipment, has announced the acquisition of FLSmidth Hamburg GmbH. FLSmidth Hamburg, operating under the Möller brand, installs and maintains complex handling equipment for the energy, cement and aluminium industries. The company will be integrated into the French group on 1 January 2021, and will operate as Reel Möller GmbH. |
FLSmidth enters fabric filter technology agreement with Simatek24 December 2020, Published under Cement NewsFLSmidth has agreed to sell its fabric filter technology, a non-core business of FLSmidth's advanced filter technology (AFT) to Denmark-based industrial filter producer, Simatek A/S. Under the agreement, Simatek will supply FLSmidth with fabrick filters while FLSmidth will become a supplier of filter bags and filter cages to Simatek. Through the transaction, FLSmidth will retain its core AFT operations, which continue to be key in delivering the company's MissionZero strategy while Simate... |
FLSmidth on the way to deliver 86% fuel substitution for Bursa Çimento11 December 2020, Published under Cement NewsBursa Çimento's new clinker line from FLSmidth will harvest significant sustainability and productivity gains. The order includes, among other equipment, FLSmidth's HOTDISC combustion device, which will help increase the alternative substitution rate to 86 per cent, the highest in Turkey. Situated in northwestern Turkey, work at Bursa's site is under way with production from the new line set to start at the end of 2022. "The modernisation of our Bursa site is a strategic investment... |