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Read ArticleDania opens its doors to next-generation engineers
In an old chalk pit in the western part of Denmark stands Dania, a once active cement plant. Nowadays, Dania is the hub for much of FLSmidth’s Research and Development (R&D) activities.
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Read ArticleClinker cooler replacement delivers improved productivity at Rain Cement
Rain Cement’s South India-based Ramapuram plant has achieved impressive performance results following the successful replacement with an FLSmidth® Cross-Bar® cooler.
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Read ArticleCementing customer connections
An inquisitive mind, a customer-oriented approach and a willingness to continue his professional development has led Avanish Karrahe to the position of Global Product Line Manager for HRP systems.
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Read ArticleFLSmidth wins cement orders in Philippines
To meet the growing Philippine demand for cement, FLSmidth will supply four OK™ vertical roller mills to three regional customers.
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Read ArticleReliable gas analysis in high sulphur environments – without acid damage
Industries across the planet are stepping up environmental efforts, all while keeping an eye on the bottom line – and cement plants are no exception to this trend.
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Read ArticleInterlocked and safe: state-of-the-art gas analysis
Safety is critical in any pyro process. Incorrect or inadequate monitoring of explosive gases can create unsafe working environments, endangering plant employees. It may also damage or destroy costly
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Read ArticleStrong EPC partnership drives Indian brownfield project
FLSmidth and Larsen & Toubro team up to expand TANCEM’s Ariyalur operations.
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Read ArticleLarger gear drives for larger vertical roller mills
The global trend towards single-mill cement plants is unquestionable.
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Read ArticleFLSmidth selected as operations and productivity advisor in Vietnam
Continuing a long-standing partnership, FLSmidth assists optimising production of major Vietnamese cement plant
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Read ArticleFLSmidth builds new cement plant in Algeria
FLSmidth builds greenfield cement plant in Relizane for ETHRB Group. The new plant is located in the Relizane province in the North of Algeria.
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Read ArticleExtending the life of apron feeders
Apron feeders play an important role in a cement plant’s production line, extracting bulk materials from under a dump hopper or regulating the feed of heavy bulk materials to a crusher.
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Read ArticleHow to improve stability and efficiency in a cement plant?
FLSmidth Automation hosted a Process Optimisation seminar in Cairo, Egypt to discuss the latest developments and trends in the field.
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Read ArticleFabric filtration comes of age
Fabric filtration is increasingly seen as the best-available technology to help producers meet their goals, and with good reason. FLSmidth has introduced two important innovations in this area.
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Read ArticleLeading Spanish cement manufacturer: “Trust in FLSmidth runs deep”
Since 1997, FLSmidth has been in partnership with the leading Spanish cement manufacturer Cementos Lemona.
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Read ArticleLatest cement industry trends and technologies brought directly to the local cement market in Pakistan
More than 170 key stakeholders from the Pakistani cement industry recently participated in the 2017 FLSmidth seminars in Pakistan.
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Read ArticleFLSmidth’s PlantLine™ Service Agreements assist plant managers improve productivity and reliability of their operations
Managers in 180 cement and minerals plants around the world have established PlantLine™ Service Agreements with FLSmidth in order to achieve maximum value, performance and reliability from their proce
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Read ArticleNew automation systems lift performance at Lafarge Emirates Cement
FLSmidth offices from around the world have come together to improve cement production at the United Arab Emirates-based plant.
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Read ArticleFLSmidth’s Kiln Calculation Program celebrates 50 years
Since 1967, continuous updates and improvements have ensured that FLSmidth’s kiln calculation program has continued to be a valuable tool for designing and maintaining kilns.
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Read ArticleFLSmidth wins an OK™ cement mill system contract in India
FLSmidth to deliver an OKTM cement mill system to the India Cements Limited in India.
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Read ArticleFLSmidth Airtech introduces new air pollution control technology at TÇMB Turkey
New FLSmidth Airtech fabric filter and ESP technologies enables customers remotely monitor and analyse filter conditions.
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Read ArticleFLSmidth Seminar on ECS/ProcessExpert® systems in Denmark
In late June, the third ECS/ProcessExpert® advanced process control seminar attracted 20 participants from 16 plants across Europe and beyond.
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Read ArticleFLSmidth wins cement grinding plant contract in Nepal
FLSmidth has signed a contract with Nepal Shalimar Private Limited for engineering, procurement and supply of equipment.
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Read ArticleMulti-fuel systems are the future
Alternative fuel expert Thomas Jennewein from FLSmidth Pfister® talks about trends in secondary fuels.
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Read ArticleOrient Cement’s HRP in action
Helping producers meet efficiency and sustainability goals, FLSmidth has supplied two hydraulic roller press (HRP) systems in finish mode for raw grinding to India-based cement producer Orient Cement
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Read ArticleSilo-safe high-quality cement
Lumps and blockages in cement silos, caused by unfavourable operating conditions of the cement mill, are an ongoing issue.
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Read ArticleMongolia’s newest cement plant opens doors
Khukh Tsav in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert witnessed a significant event in the development of the country’s cement industry and continuing economic development.
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Read ArticleBest of both worlds
A fascination with cultural diversity and a dynamic, constantly challenging international financing environment provide Tine Bremholm Kokfeldt with all the motivation she needs to help get large proje
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Read ArticleOK mill’s great success in Brazil
Brazilian cement producers aim to continuously reduce their carbon footprint and increase the energy efficiency of their operations.
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Read ArticleFLSmidth receives cement plant order in Pakistan
FLSmidth has been awarded an order from Power Cement Limited, part of the Arif Habib Group in Pakistan, for engineering, procurement and supply of equipment for a 7,700 tonnes per day production line
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Read ArticleFLSmidth wins first Operation & Maintenance contract in Morocco
FLSmidth has won a five-year contract from OCP S.A. (formerly known as Office Chérifien des Phosphates) to operate port equipment for handling phosphate, fertilizers, and sulphur.
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Read ArticleNext chapter in the FLSmidth OK™ mill legacy
FLSmidth is poised to announce the OK raw mill as the follow-up to the world's largest cement VRM.
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Read ArticleVRMs on the up
Vertical roller mills have long been recognised as the industry standard for raw mills – and are quickly gaining ground as cement grinders.
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Read ArticleNew cement grinding system in Oman
Based on a proven track record of providing highly reliable technology, FLSmidth was awarded its first EPC project in Oman.
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Read ArticleAutomation to maximise product quality
FLSmidth’s newest QCX/BlendExpert™ system improves cement quality significantly.
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Read ArticleInterview with Thomas Schulz
Highlights spoke with FLSmidth CEO Thomas Schulz to gauge his views on the challenges and opportunities facing the cement industry and FLSmidth.
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Read ArticleFLSmidth supplies first OK™ vertical roller mill in East Africa
FLSmidth has obtained an order from Prime Cement Ltd for engineering, procurement and supply of equipment for a complete cement production line with a capacity of 700,000 tonnes per year. The plant wi
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Read ArticleNew Brazilian cement plant fast into action
Thanks to excellent cooperation between FLSmidth and Margem Campanhia de Mineração, the 3,000tpd greenfield plant in Paraná quickly reached full capacity and met performance guarantees.
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Read ArticlePfister Multi-fuel dosing strategy for alternative fuels
Increasing the proportion of alternative fuels is one of the most important factors in cutting costs in cement production. German cement manufacturer Spenner Zement has used secondary fuels for more t
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Read ArticleEfficient training, enhanced expertise, maximised performance
Clear training strategies have proven to be a great tool for maximising plant performance and significantly enhance plant operations.
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Read ArticleFLSmidth to deliver a complete cement plant to El Sewedy Cement Company
FLSmidth has obtained an order from El Sewedy Cement Company for engineering, procurement and supply of equipment for a complete cement production line expansion.
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Read ArticleFLSmidth & OHL Industrial build complete new line in Colombia
FLSmidth has signed a contract with OHL Industrial for engineering, procurement and supply of equipment for a complete cement production line with a capacity of 3,150 tonnes per day.
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Read ArticleFLSmidth to deliver a complete cement plant to Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited in Pakistan
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Read ArticleFLSmidth receives cement plant order in Colombia
FLSmidth has signed a contract with OHL Industrial for engineering, procurement and supply of equipment for a complete cement production line with a capacity of 3,150 tonnes per day.
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Read ArticleHOTDISC® - A waste incineration solution like no other
China Resources Cement beats unique difficulties of waste incineration with a new pyro co-processing facility based on the FLSmidth HOTDISC® system.
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Read ArticleCan the Chinese cement industry help contribute to waste management?
With cement production being such an energy-hungry process, it is little surprise that Chinese authorities want the industry to do more to make alternative fuel a permanent part of its processes.
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Read ArticleScaling China’s waste mountains
Is waste incineration slowing China’s rapid growth of waste?
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Read ArticleStepping up : Advanced process control solutions
New version of the FLSmidth ECS/ProcessExpert® software helps cement plant operators improve plant efficiency and profitability
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Read ArticleFive building blocks to operational excellence
Operational excellence is the primary goal of any O&M strategy.
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Read ArticleFLSmidth’s new top-stage Down Draft Cyclone delivers solid results at Ivano-Frankivskcement
Cement producers are constantly seeking new approaches to improve the profitability of their operations.
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Read ArticleFLSmidth to build cement plant in Bolivia
FLSmidth has signed a contract with Fábrica Nacional de Cemento SA (FANCESA) for the supply of a 2,100 tonnes per day cement plant in Sucre, the constitutional capital of Bolivia.
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Read Article3D scanning technology improves design accuracy and project effectiveness
Retrofits of large equipment such as fabric filters and electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) involve careful planning and measurement of the available plant space.
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Read ArticleFLSmidth signs EPC contract in Iraq
FLSmidth has signed a contract with Iraq Cement Co., to supply a cement plant for the Al Muthana region in the south of Iraq.
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Read ArticleA new milestone in Online Support Service to cement plants
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Read ArticleBring on the challenge!
With more than 40 years at FLSmidth, covering hundreds of major EP and EPC projects, Erik Bonde Pedersen has the sort of experience that is probably unmatched in the global cement industry.
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Read ArticlePlant performance hits new heights
An innovative approach to maintenance had a dramatic effect on Colombian Argos Cartagena’s operations, boosting equipment availability, run factor and plant performance.
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Read ArticleSafety above all - New belt conveyor
FLSmidth’s new belt conveyor is especially designed for safer operating procedures as well as ease of installation and maintenance
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Read ArticleLetter from the President
Deliver sustainable solutions for today and tomorrow
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Read ArticleVietnam’s largest cement plant takes shape
Construction of South East Asia’s largest cement plant is progressing quickly.
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Read ArticleSuccess for the new multi-fuel kiln burner
FLSmidth’s new JETFLEX® burner has helped improve plant operation and alternative fuels usage at the Rohoznik Cement Plant
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Read ArticlePartnering for Innovation
FLSmidth teams up with Technical University of Denmark, Hempel and Innovation Fund Denmark to drive innovation in cement production.
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Read ArticleWorld’s biggest Vertical Roller Mill for clinker grinding
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Read ArticleFive-year extension of operation and maintenance contract in Egypt
The new contract was signed on July, 27 2016 in Cairo between Wadi El Nile Cement Company (WNCC) and FLSmidth Operation & Maintenance.
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Read ArticleCross-Bar® cooler keeps on performing
As a pioneer within energy-enhancing technologies aimed at enhancing the energy efficiency of cement plant operations, FLSmidth first released the SF™ cooler in 1997.
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Read ArticleIt’s not just about the bag
A correctly selected air pollution control system will not only control air emissions successfully, but also contribute to the cement plant’s overall efficiency.
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Read ArticleDo it while it is hot
The kiln is the heart of cement plant operations. A well functioning kiln can make the difference between a plant delivering maximum returns and a plant failing to deliver to its potential.
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Read ArticleTITAN Kamari’s SYMETRO gears - Fit for the future
A 10-year service contract for TITAN Kamari’s SYMETRO gears enables extended equipment warranty, optimal performance, and a much-reduced risk of breakdown.
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Read ArticleHelwan welcomes first Cement Engineer graduates
Fourteen students from Helwan university become the first in the world to receive a Postgraduate diploma degree in Cement Engineering.
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Read ArticleFLSmidth receives cement plant order in India
FLSmidth to deliver complete equipment to a new cement plant in Tamil Nadu, India.
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Read ArticleEmission reporting MCERTS certified
FLSmidth´s ReportLoq™ emission reporting system has recently received MCERTS certification
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Read ArticleFLSmidth receives cement order in Vietnam
FLSmidth has signed an EP contract at a value of approximately DKK 255m with the Vietnamese cement producer Tan Thang Cement Joint Stock Company.
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Read ArticleFLSmidth introduces next-generation main kiln burner
Imagine a rotary kiln burner that drastically cuts operational costs, giving you maximum fuel flexibility, reliable operations, improved heat efficiency and reduced power consumption.
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Read ArticleBuild new or convert?
As cement plants seek to minimise dust emissions, they face the choice between building new or converting existing equipment.
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Read ArticlePT Semen Gresik retrofits Cross-Bar® coolers
Two Cross-Bar® coolers help to lift the capacity of Tuban cement plant’s lines 2 and 3.
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Read ArticleAccurate erosive wear testing
FLSmidth’s erosive wear test procedure helps vertical roller mill operators to reduce maintenance costs and increase equipment lifetime.
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Read ArticleTRIBOMAX® wear solution
The current orders and interest are testimony to the great potential of the TRIBOMAX wear surface.
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Read ArticleBenefits of analysing kiln inlet gases
Improve your safety, operating costs, production and emissions - with a payback of less than 200 days.
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Read ArticleTomorrow matters
Discover how to make your cement plant run as a competitive and sustainable business.
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Read ArticleTomorrow matters
Order the handbook on "How to make your cement plant run as a competitive and sustainable business".
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Read ArticleLetter from the President - Why tomorrow matters
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Read ArticleFLSmidth to support Heidelberg with new service agreement concept
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Read ArticleTomorrow Matters
Our business philosophy is to help strengthen our customers’ ability to remain competitive in the challenging landscape of tomorrow’s cement industry.
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Read ArticleEPC in Algeria
Construction begins on Amouda Engineering’s greenfield cement plant at El Beida, Algeria.
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Read ArticlePT Semen Indonesia’s Rembang plant is on track
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Read ArticleLehigh Southwest Cement Company chooses FLSmidth to upgrade its cement mill with an HRP pre-grinder
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Read ArticleZacatecas service center expands capabilities
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Read ArticleFLSmidth receives large cement order in Algeria
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Read ArticleGreat success with dosing technology
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Read ArticleFLSmidth receives third O&M contract from Egyptian cement producer
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Read ArticleReducing risk in Africa
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Read ArticleUpgrade project for Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited
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Read ArticleOCL India gets its first OK™ mill
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Read ArticleService agreements on a new level
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Read ArticleEnvironmental reporting made easy
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Read ArticleCompetencies delivered
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Read ArticleFLSmidth to supply South East Asia’s largest cement plant
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Read ArticleFLSmidth’s biggest ATOX® Coal Mill meets the Performance Guarantees
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Read ArticleFinancing paves the way in DR Congo
Thanks to FLSmidth’s connections and experience with financing major development projects, DR Congo will see its first new cement plant in 40 years.
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Read ArticleFuller-Kinyon® pump achieves ATEX Zone 20 certification
The FK Pump has proven to be reliable; many FK pumps remain in operation after more than 60 years.
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Read ArticleNew pyro system and cement mills for Manikgarh Cement
Manikgarh Cement Limited, owned by India’s BK Birla Group of Companies, has successfully commissioned a three million tpy cement plant.
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Read ArticleResponsible business boosts performance
Egypt’s ACC Ramliya cement plant doesn’t just deliver a utilization rate 10 percent higher than the industry average, it beats industry norms in energy consumption and emission reductions.
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Read ArticleFLSmidth process inspections increase mill lifetime
Wear on an ATOX® coal mill reduced by half as a direct result of a process inspection.
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Read ArticleSmashing the costs of removing gaseous emissions and dust
A game-changing filter bag based on catalytic technology provides significant CAPEX and OPEX reductions.
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Read ArticleFrom wet to dry in a cold climate
One of the biggest challenges facing cement plant owners in Russia lies in the type and quality of the raw material extracted from quarries.
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Read ArticleEasy-to-use laboratory automation solutions
The newest version of FLSmidth QCX® automation software is the Cement industry's most operator -friendly
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Read ArticleMAAG® Gear revival of a classic
25 years down the line and FLSmidth MAAG Gear has revamped a classic and created state-of-the-art gearbox
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Read ArticlePumping up the Power
Based on proven technology, FLSmidth's newly developed DHAF fan handles all the demand
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Read ArticleMore ways to cut costs with alternative fuels
Combining various fuels has long been seen by the cement industry as a way of controlling costs.
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Read ArticleFLSmidth launches new concept for Hydraulic Roller Press
Designed to take the complexity out of installation and maintenance - FLSmidth's new Hydraulic Roller Press concept
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Read ArticleKeeping the rollers turning
Innovative TRIBOMAX™ wear solution for hydraulic roller presses boosts...
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Read ArticleLafarge Tarmac Cauldon chooses gear replacement by FLSmidth MAAG Gear
Thirty years of reliable operation set to continue as Cauldon upgrades its ATOX® mill with an FLSmidth MAAG bevel-helical gear unit
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Read ArticleInternational Cement Production Seminar 2015
The International Cement Production Seminar is now open for registration....
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Read ArticleSignificant reduction in power consumption for FLSmidth® Cross-Bar® Cooler
Optimisation study results in design updates to reduce pressure drop in the...
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Read ArticleDry processing beats the wet clay
A carefully planned design concept helps the Tulacement plant reap the benefits of its rich raw materials
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Read ArticleThe new ECS/ControlCenter™ V8 process control system
FLSmidth recently released the brand new ECS/ControlCenter™ V8 process...
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Read ArticleDelivering to customer needs
My Home Industries (MHIL) is a joint venture between My Home Group and CRH...
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Read ArticleGreat teamwork and reliable technology minimise plant disruption
When plant equipment fails, replacement technology is not the only answer....
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Read ArticleInnovative fabric filter design reduces costs and cuts emissions
FLSmidth introduces two new DuoClean™ filters FLSmidth has...
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Read ArticleCoal mill keeps the production running
Arabian Cement Company (ACC Ramliya) in Egypt was challenged by unstable...
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Read ArticleFLSmidth® STRIKE-BAR® crusher
The EV hammer crusher has been the preferred choice for raw material...
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Read ArticleNew graphite seal optimises kiln performance
Designed for fast installation on any kiln, FLSmidth’s new kiln...
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Read ArticleWorld’s first Postgraduate Cement Plant Engineering Degree
FLSmidth and Helwan University in Egypt launch new education programme, paving the way for a cement plant career
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Read ArticleClinkerisation project underway in Nepal
With the increasing need for dams, bridges, housing projects and other...
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Read ArticleIndian cement industry’s first gas-insulated switchyard
When there is a need for high reliability and flexibility, low lifecycle...
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Read ArticleFLSmidth research delivers silo-safe cement
A current project examines how to avoid lumps and blockages in silos with...
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Read ArticleThinking beyond EPC
How a full-service partner can help safeguard investments in cement...
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Read ArticleRight first time
Production underway at FCKS cement plant in AngolaPaul Dreyer looks back at...
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Read ArticleSemen Indonesia gains newest OK™ mill
Semen Indonesia gains newest OK™ mill
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Read ArticleStrong partnerships for a stronger future
Strong partnerships for a stronger future
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Read ArticleHot Kiln Sampler - The fastest way to monitor the pyro-process
FLSmidth introduces a new solution for hot material sampling from the kiln outlet
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Read ArticleHigh returns on training investments
Training provides up-to-the-minute knowledge and new ways of thinking, translating directly into on-the-job results.
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Read ArticleHydraulic roller presses boost productivity at Orient Cement
Orient Cement shares how the installation of two hydraulic roller press systems supported the efficiency and sustainability objectives of their Karnataka plant.
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Read ArticleMaking gains with the OK™ mill
As cement producers continually seek reduced energy consumption and lower maintenance costs, two emerging trends are changing the face of cement production
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Read ArticleCatalytic filter solutions come of age
Dealing with emissions responsibly and efficiently is a fact of life for today’s production facilities.
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Read ArticleGrey/white production: an achievable ambition
In a climate of ambitious public housing construction projects, the demand for white cement is growing in Saudi Arabia.
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Read ArticlePower Cement accelerates cement production
As the economy accelerates in Pakistan, cement producers such as Power Cement are facing a stark choice: move quickly to retain a solid foothold in a growing market, or leave it to others.
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Read ArticleEmissions reporting: Reducing carbon footprint
With approximately six percent of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions released from cement production, the cement industry is increasing its focus on reducing its carbon footprint.
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Read ArticleUnique financing partnership
In a blended financing agreement, FLSmidth, IFU and two Danish pension funds have partnered up to invest in Power Cement’s extensive brownfield expansion project in Pakistan.
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Read ArticleBreakthrough in cyclone technology
Leading the way as the next generation of top-stage cyclone technology, FLSmidth's Counter Current Cyclone (CCX) successfully demonstrates its ability to make the preheating process more economical an
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Read ArticleFuller-Kinyon® screw pump celebrates 100 years
This year marks the centenary of the Fuller-Kinyon® screw pump.
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Read ArticleA Web-Based Solution
Christian Markussen, FLSmidth, Denmark, introduces a tool to improve the carbon footprint of cement plants.
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Read ArticleUnlocking Productivity Potential
David Campain, FLSmidth, USA, demonstrates how automated fan systems can improve business productivity.
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Read ArticleKnow your raw materials
Stackers and reclaimers play a large part in achieving the reliability that helps deliver a constant supply of homogenised raw materials to the mills.
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Read ArticleMeet us at NCB International Seminar in New Delhi, India from 05-08 December 2017
FLSmidth will be participating in this year's NCB International Seminar taking place in the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, India
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Read ArticleMeet us at AUCBM in Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt from 14-16 November 2017
FLSmidth will be participating in this year’s AUCBM (22nd Arab International Cement Conference & Exhibition) taking place in International Congress Centre – Maritim Jolie Ville
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Read ArticleKiln maintenance: Prolong the lifespan of your plant
At the heart of the cement plant, the kiln plays a vital role in production and its maintenance is crucial to ensure a healthy output.
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Read ArticleReady to deliver
FLSmidth Airtech, Denmark, examines catalytic filtration as an adaptable tool for solving specific emissions challenges.
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Read ArticleCEM Drive: Ingenious motor design makes unique drive system possible
Vertical roller mills are worldwide established in cement plants for the production of raw meal and the cement grinding process.
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Read ArticleThe OK™ raw mill rolls into production
The latest chapter in the OK™ mill legacy opens: a solution for raw grinding
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