KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG specializes in the engineering, manufacturing, and supply of technology and equipment for the cement industry. Its core products include pyroprocessing technology such as cement kilns, precalciner systems, burners and nozzles; grinding equipment including roller presses, separators, and raw meal grinding plants; and clinker coolers. The company also provides advanced automation solutions and digital plant optimization tools like the Rolcox roller press monitoring system, Romix-C raw meal control system, Scanex-IC kiln temperature monitoring, and the KHD ProMax cloud-based digital suite. In addition to equipment, KHD offers comprehensive plant services encompassing spare and wear parts supply, maintenance and refurbishment services, technical inspections, consulting, and project management primarily focused on new plant construction and modernization projects worldwide. Founded in 1856 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany, the company operates globally with significant activities in regions including Europe, India, and the Americas.
In the latest major developments, KHD signed significant contracts through its subsidiary Humboldt Wedag India Private Limited with major cement producers such as UltraTech Cement Limited and Goldcrest Cement Private Limited for multiple new kiln lines, raw meal grinding plants, and upgrades involving roller presses. These contracts reflect strategic expansions in the Indian market, with an order volume exceeding €100 million including engineering, procurement, project management, and erection supervision. The company has also successfully delivered upgrades to cement grinding and pyroprocessing lines in other regions, including Northern America and Europe, featuring energy-efficient and low-emission plant solutions. KHD raised its earnings forecast for 2024 due to positive operational developments and continues to strengthen its infrastructure and service offerings, emphasizing digital solutions for plant optimization and emissions reduction. KHD remains focused on sustainable cement plant technology and its modernization, maintaining leadership in energy-efficient processes and environmental compliance in the global cement sector. These initiatives demonstrate KHD's continued innovation and strategic growth in its core industry sectors.