Headquarters
KHD Humboldt Wedag
International AG
Von-der-Wettern-Straße 4a
51149 Cologne
Germany
Over the past eight decades, we have introduced many technologies now considered standard at cement plants. We are proud of this history, but are not constrained by it. Driven always to improve, we strive to make cement manufacturing as efficient, productive, and sustainable as possible. We push the boundaries of innovation with an expanding range of solutions to meet the challenges of today and deliver our vision of Cement beyond Carbon.
Who we are
We supply equipment, components and complete plants for the production of cement, including advanced digitalization and decarbonization solutions. In addition, we support our customers around the world with customized services for the analysis, optimization and development of their existing plants.
We hold three things as particularly important: individual service; genuine partnerships; and responsibility for the world in which we live.
As a traditional company with roots in the German Rhineland, reliability is a fundamental part of our identity. First and foremost, this means our products and services deliver the performance expected of them. But it goes beyond this, as we aim to be a trusted partner to every customer and in our involvement in the wider cement community.
We bring this ethos to everything we do. Our expertise lies in serving the individual requirements of our customers. This is why we continue to focus on tailor-made solutions. Indeed, many of our inventions have been born out of our customers’ needs and our efforts to solve our customers’ problems before they arise.
How we work
As a global company, we serve many stakeholders. Our customers always come first. At the same time, we must not forget the environment, and the many, regionally‑specific regulations that have been enacted to protect it, as well as the global push to reduce CO2 emissions. These diverse stakeholder groups might appear to have conflicting demands. But not for us.
We deliver value to all through our Number One focus: service. We are always working to achieve the best for our customers with a focus on tailor-made solutions that solve the trickiest of process challenges. Our focus also drives our innovation and commitment to developing more environmentally-sustainable products as part of our Cement beyond Carbon vision. This satisfies our customers, helps protect the environment and, as a result, keeps all our stakeholders happy.
Partnerships
KHD appointed Weir Minerals, part of Weir Group PLC, as our exclusive global agent and recommended service provider for high pressure grinding rolls (HPGRs) for minerals processing applications. For more information, please contact us.
ISO Certification
All KHD group locations are certified according to ISO 9001. This joint, global certificate guarantees that we meet the highest quality standards at all our worldwide locations.
Vision, Mission
and Values
Anyone who knows where we come from can imagine where we want to go. Founded in Cologne in 1856, we adopted the name and spirit of the great explorer and naturalist, Alexander von Humboldt. As von Humboldt pushed the boundaries of human understanding, so we have always striven to improve the industries we serve through cutting-edge innovation and world-leading engineering. This forward-looking approach underpins our vision, mission and core values.
Our vision – Cement beyond Carbon
The cement industry is going through a period of transition as it works to cut CO2 emissions. The good news is that this is achievable – and we are committed to seeing it happen. We call this vision: Cement beyond Carbon.
Our mission
How will we get to Cement beyond Carbon? Our twin mission statements define the approach we are taking to achieve our vision, and underline our commitment to our clients and the cement industry as whole.
 To offer the most efficient solutions for a sustainable cement industry. |
 To provide the most environmental- friendly technologies for the world's most used product. |
Our core company values
Our company values are our DNA and impact all aspects of our business, from product development to sales and marketing, and the services we deliver to our clients. They differentiate our business from the competition. They keep us motivated and ensure everyone at KHD understands their role in reaching our goals. And they are the heart of our culture, providing guidance and security in the workplace for all members of the KHD team.
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Innovation KHD has always been pushing for better ways to serve our clients. With creativity and resourcefulness, we think outside the box to develop solutions to complex challenges. |
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Teamwork KHD’s collaboration is based on support, empathy and trust in each other’s skills and good intentions. “We” and “KHD” is much more than the sum of individuals. |
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Constant Improvement KHD always maintains a positive and solution-oriented mindset. We never run away from a problem or leave our client alone. This is our secret ingredient to overcoming even the greatest challenges. |
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Integrity KHD always acts fairly towards colleagues, customers, vendors and partners. We are straightforward and honest. |
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Accountability KHD and all our employees are taking accountability for what’s assigned to us. We are open to constructive criticism and eager to work on improvement. |
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Diversity KHD respects the individual. We believe in the power of diversity and always show tolerance and respect for other cultures and beliefs. |
Sustainability
Sustainability is a part of our DNA at KHD. Shaped by a desire to leave people and the planet better off, we work to deliver the highest sustainability performance in everything we do.
“Here at KHD, we are committed to being a responsible corporate citizen. Throughout our everyday operations, products, and services, we strive to achieve shared value for all our stakeholders by embracing high environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. In doing so, we are building a sustainable and resilient business based on strong ethical, environmental, and economic foundations.”
Jianlong Shen, Chief Executive Officer
Sustainability at KHD –
breaking it down
“ESG has always been part of our corporate culture. For the years to come, KHD will actively manage the dynamic GRC (governance, risk, compliance) landscape. The Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) will not merely be an additional reporting requirement but be a substantial driver for KHD’s long-term success.”
Jürgen Luckas, Chief Financial Officer
KHD and sustainable development
We recognize our responsibility goes beyond our own business activities to support sustainable development in the communities and regions where we operate. This includes our support for the UN Global Compact and UN Sustainable Development Goals, which we can play a direct role in delivering.
For more about sustainability at KHD, check out our dedicated Sustainability page.
Our leadership
We are led by an experienced and engaged team of experts on both our Management and Supervisory Boards, supported by the regional general managers of KHD locations around the world.
Management Board
Jianlong Shen
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Shen has almost 30 years of experience in design, marketing, project execution as well as management in the cement industry. He has worked as process design engineer, marketing manager, project manager, head of marketing, Vice President and President of Sinoma Engineering and Equipment Corporation Ltd. Since he joined AVIC Beijing in 2018 he has taken a leading position in AVIC’s Cement Business and also worked as KHD Beijing’s General Manager. Mr. Shen holds a bachelor degree in cement process from the Wuhan University of Technology.
Jürgen Luckas
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Luckas has more than 30 years of experience in Finance. Before joining KHD, he worked as Senior Manager for one of the big four auditing firms. From 2006 to 2015 he worked for KHD as Vice President Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and as Vice President Global Internal Audit (GIA). He has a strong understanding of KHD’s processes, the project business and, of course, KHD’s business model. Since his appointment as CFO in 2015 he has been responsible for Controlling, Finance & Accounting, HR and IT.
Mr. Luckas holds a master degree in economics from the Saarland University of Saarbrücken, Germany.
Matthias Jochem
Chief Operating Officer
Matthias Jochem has more than 30 years experience in plant engineering for large thermal power plants and cement production plants. He has served for various OEM’s as process engineer, head of engineering, head of project execution and SVP sales & proposals as well as in management board functions with responsibilities for sales, R&D and commercial. His international experience is with projects in the European Union, Eastern Europe, India and Iran. He was already employed by KHD Humboldt Wedag GmbH from 2003 to 2008 as Director Sales and Management Board member. Matthias Jochem holds a PhD degree in mechanical engineering / heat transfer from the Technical University of Aachen, Germany.
Matthias Mersmann
Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Mersmann holds a Dipl.-Ing.-degree of the Technical University of Aachen (RWTH), Germany and has more than 25 years experience in the cement industry. Throughout these years he has always been intensively working on technical innovation and optimization of machines and processes for the production of cement. Starting his business career as a pyro-process engineer with KHD in 1994, he then took on several management positions within KHD which gave him profound insight into all aspects of equipment engineering. 2008 he left KHD to found aixergee GmbH, an independent consultancy serving the international cement industry, which he directed till 2020. From 2010 till 2018 he was called into the executive committee of Loesche GmbH as its technical Director. Returning back to KHD in 2020, Mr. Mersmann is responsible for R&D, innovation and technology of products and services.
Regional Management
André Sybon
Managing Director
André is one of four Managing Directors of Humboldt Wedag GmbH (Germany).
André Sybon has worked for the KHD Group since 2005. He led various departments that focused on different product and business areas, which gives him an extensive knowledge of the complete KHD product portfolio. From 2017 to 2019 he was Head of Parts and Products. With the reorganization in 2019 he was appointed to Managing Director of Humboldt Wedag GmbH and is now responsible for KHD’s Center of Excellence (CoE). The CoE comprises all functions that form the backbone of KHD’s technology and provides product management, business development, engineering, procurement of proprietary equipment, process engineering and research & development throughout the entire KHD group.
André holds a degree in process engineering (Dipl.-Ing.) from the University of Applied Sciences in Cologne.
Rainer Krüper
Managing Director
Rainer is one of four Managing Directors of Humboldt Wedag GmbH (Germany).
Rainer Krüper started working for the KHD Group in 1995. He has managed many projects around the world and has held a variety of positions in order execution and project management. In 2011, he was appointed to Director Service and managed KHD’s After Sales department until 2015. After that he worked for another company in cement to build up a worldwide after sales structure. Since 2023, he has been appointed to General Manager of Humboldt Wedag GmbH for the Sales and Execution (S&E) division.
Through the management of different departments and tasks he has an extensive knowledge of cement machines as well as project management and after sales service.
Rainer holds a degree in production engineering (Dipl.-Ing.) from the University of Applied Sciences in Cologne.
Ashok Dembla
President & Managing Director
Ashok is the President and Managing Director of Humboldt Wedag India Pvt. Ltd. (India)
Ashok Dembla has over 43 years of experience in the cement industry. He has held senior management positions at Cimmco Birla Limited, Gebr Pfeiffer India, Jaypee Cement and the Beumer Group in India. At Jaypee Cement he was responsible for its growth from 7 million tons to 32 million tons of capacity as Head of Projects. Mr. Dembla was instrumental in building KHD’s Indian organization from 5 employees in 2001 to its current size of over 600 employees and a market-leading position. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from Punjab University, Chandigarh as well as a Diploma from the All-India Management Association. He has published a large number of papers on grinding & pyroprocessing technology.
Dwayne Holland
President
Dwayne Holland is the President of Humboldt Wedag, Inc. (Unites States).
Dwayne Holland has more than 30 years of professional experience in industrial plant engineering and project execution, with more than 20 years directly in the cement industry and 17 years at KHD. While with KHD he has also held the positions of Senior Project Manager and Sales Director at CSC Americas. Dwayne holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology (“Georgia Tech”) and a Master of Business Administration degree from Georgia State University.
Wolfgang Pajonke
General Manager
Wolfgang is the General Manager of ZAB Zementanlagenbau GmbH Dessau (Germany)
Wolfgang holds a Degree in Business Administration and has over 40 years of experience in sales as well as the execution of large-scale projects in the cement industry, with a strong focus on markets in Eastern Europe, the CIS, and Southeast Asia.
Jingning „Adam“ Yao
Manager
Jingning „Adam“ Yao
Adam is Manager of KHD Humboldt Wedag Machinery Equipment (Beijing) Co. Ltd. (China)
Adam’s image and biography will follow shortly.
Supervisory Board
Jingnan Yang
Chairman
Mr. Jingnan Yang is the President of AVIC International Beijing Co., Ltd. and the newly appointed Chairman of the Supervisory Board of KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Aviation from the University of China, as well as a Master of Engineering and a Doctorate in Management Science from the Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Mr. Yang brings specialized expertise in engineering and nearly 20 years of corporate management experience. Since 2005, he has held a variety of management roles within the AVIC Group.
Gerhard Beinhauer
Vice Chairman
Mr. Gerhard Beinhauer is an entrepreneur and the founder of his own investment company, with over 20 years of experience in managing stakes in technology-driven companies. He provides strategic counsel to family offices, boards, and entrepreneurs, specializing in the development and implementation of business strategies as well as the management of turnaround and interim processes. Mr. Beinhauer serves on the supervisory and advisory boards of several companies in Germany, Switzerland, and Canada. He holds an MBA from IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Xiaodong Wu
Mr. Xiaodong Wu is the Chief Financial Officer of AVIC International Beijing Co., Ltd. With more than 20 years of experience in accounting and financial management, Mr. Wu has spent his career at the AVIC Group. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Shanxi University of Finance and Economics and a Master’s degree in Accounting from the Chinese Academy of Fiscal Sciences.
Sibo Yan
Mr. Sibo Yan is the Executive Vice President of AVIC International Beijing Co., Ltd. He earned both his Bachelor’s and Ph.D. degrees in Engineering from Beijing University of Technology. Mr. Yan brings 13 years of experience in technical project management, sales and tendering, and market development within the cement engineering industry. Since 2012, he has held a variety of roles and assignments within both the AVIC Group and the KHD Group.
Links & Downloads
Interested in finding out more? Check out the links and downloads below for more information. Or contact us to talk to an expert.
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ZKG Cover Story about KHD (March 2023)Read the cover story by ZKG (Cement Lime Gypsum Magazine) about KHD and its current endeavors for decarbonization and an overall better future of the cement industry. The article also includes an interview with our CTO, Matthias Mersmann. | |
ISO Certification as DownloadQuality. Guaranteed. But don’t take out word for it. For true peace of mind, download our ISO 9001 Certification. Last update January 2025. The file includes the main certificate and the annex. PDF 0.2 MB | |
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