KHD at Cemtech Europe in Spain

This week the European conference on ‘Decarbonization of the cement industry’ took place in Barcelona. Leading cement manufacturers and equipment suppliers discussed the industry’s ambitions to deliver sustainable, low-carbon cement while navigating the major economic forces impacting current businesses. 

Meeting customers face-to-face again

After two years of Corona, this was the first “in-person” conference of this kind and a great success. In interesting presentations and heated debates, participants were able to exchange best practices and discuss the newest technologies and latest developments on this topic. Further, the leading equipment suppliers showcased their latest solutions and products at the exhibition site.

KHD contributed to the conference via a presentation held by our CTO Matthias Mersmann and a booth at the exhibition. The lively discussion after Matthias’ presentation and interested customers at the booth showed that KHD’s technology will play an essential role in the step towards CO2 neutrality. In particular, for the combustion of alternative fuels, the Pyrorotor® was a frequently requested product, but also newly developed solutions like the Clay Calciner and KHD’s ProMax® Suite were discussed with interested visitors, which demonstrates the high relevance of these products for the future of our industry. 

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KHD strengthens Management Board

Effective from 1st of February, 2020, Matthias Mersmann has been appointed by the Supervisory Board as a new member of the Management Board of KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG. He contributes his long-term expertise in the technology of cement manufacturing processes and equipment design which he has acquired in various executive positions with OEM suppliers as well as independent consultant.

KHD signs next Pyrorotor contract in South Korea

Asia Cement Company Ltd (Korea) awarded Humboldt Wedag GmbH, a subsidiary of KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG, with a supply and engineering contract for the modernization of its 3rd clinker production line located close to Jecheon-si, Korea. The target of the upgrade project is to increase the alternative fuel substitution rate to above 85% of calciner fuel, as well as the reduction of NOx to satisfy local emission limits.

KHD to upgrade the raw material grinding unit of thomas zement in Erwitte, Germany

thomas zement recently awarded Humboldt Wedag GmbH (KHD) a brown field EPC contract for upgrading its raw material grinding plant in Erwitte, Germany.

New Chairman of KHD’s Supervisory Board

At its meeting today the Supervisory Board of KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG (KHD), Cologne, has elected Mr. Shaohua Jin as the new Chairman. Mr. Jin was appointed as member of the Supervisory Board on Friday by resolution of the District Court of Cologne replacing Mr. Da Hua, who previously resigned from the Supervisory Board. The previous Chairman, Gerhard Beinhauer, will continue to serve as Vice Chairman of KHD’s Supervisory Board.

KHD adjusts forecasted result

KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG (KHD), Cologne, adjusts the forecast for its adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the 2018 financial year as part of the updating of the annual planning. Due to cost overruns in project execution, the adjusted EBIT is now expected to be at about the same level as in the previous year.