As already reported in the media, KHD partner AVIC has signed an agreement with Sonmez Holding for a new project in Adana, Turkey. KHD is the preferred partner for pyro-processing equipment, which , when ordered, will have a value in the single digit millions (EUR).
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG, one of the world’s leading providers of equipment and services for the cement industry, has increased its revenue in the first half of 2013 compared to the same period in the previous year. The Group attained revenues of € 111.5 million – an 8.8% increase over the previous year. Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) reached € 3.1 million, an improvement of € 0.9 million compared to H1 2012. EBIT margin also increased to 2.8%.
KHD’s 2 modernization projects for HeidelbergCement’s plant in Lengfurt, Germany are currently underway. These projects include the modernization of Raw Meal Grinding Unit with KHD SKS VC 3000 dynamic separator, and the modernization of an existing preheater with KHD’s new PH5835 cyclones. KHD’s responsibility includes manufacturing, erection and commissioning for both projects.
KHD’s activity in the Turkish market is continuing to produce positive results, with an order for a new 3,500 t/d clinker production line at the Bolu Cimento’s Kazan plant and successfully completed recent performance test for KCS Kahramanmaras Cimento’s Maras Kiln Line II.