FLSmidth wins Central America cement plant contracts

Danish-based FLSmidth has been awarded two contracts for the construction of cement plants in Central America. The contracts, for a greenfield plant and a brownfield plant, are with one unidentified client in the region and worth a combined total of over €250million. Both contracts include design and engineering, equipment supply, automation systems, training as well as advisory services for installation and commissioning. The two plants will each mainly supply cement to their local markets in Centra

Danish-based 7451 FLSmidth has been awarded two contracts for the construction of cement plants in Central America.

The contracts, for a greenfield plant and a brownfield plant, are with one unidentified client in the region and worth a combined total of over €250million. Both contracts include design and engineering, equipment supply, automation systems, training as well as advisory services for installation and commissioning.

The two plants will each mainly supply cement to their local markets in Central America. The expected start-up is within 24 to 36 months and once operational, the greenfield plant will have a capacity of 2,000tonnes/day and the brownfield plant of 3,500tonnes/day.

"These are the latest projects to underline FLSmidth's strength as a leading supplier of the most productive and energy-efficient equipment and technology and our position as a service provider to the cement industry and as a preferred supplier of complete production lines," said Jan Kjaersgaard, president, cement at FLSmidth.

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