HeidelbergCement open modernized kiln at Polish cement plant

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State-of-the-art kiln fired up in two-phase capacity expansion scheme at flagship cement plant

HEIDELBERGCEMENT have opened a modernized kiln line at their Polish cement plant in Górazdze (pictured). The development follows expansion of clinker capacity at the plant, to 6,000 tonnes per day, which was completed on schedule at the beginning of April 2011.

‘Modernizing kiln line no. 2 in our Górazdze cement plant has allowed us to successfully complete another project as part of our investment programme in attractive growth markets,’ explained Dr. Bernd Scheifele, chairman of the managing board of HeidelbergCement.

‘By deploying state-of-the-art technology, we reduce specific energy consumption and CO2 emissions per tonne of cement and create the premise for the increased use of alternative fuels. With this capacity expansion, we are able to better meet the increasing demand for building materials in Poland, while continuing to strengthen our position as market leader.’

Górazdze is HeidelbergCement’s largest and most advanced cement plant in Europe. Eight years ago, in 2003, kiln line no. 1 was modernized and its clinker capacity extended.

The current capacity expansion is being realized in two phases. The clinker capacity of kiln line no. 2 was increased from 3,500 to 6,000 tonnes per day in the first phase, while the second phase will see the construction of a new cement mill to expand the grinding capacity for cement in line with the new clinker capacity.

This second phase is scheduled for completion in mid-2012. Once the project is fully implemented, cement capacity at the plant will increase by 1.2 million tonnes per year.