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FLS field services for plant performance, uptime and efficiency
Site support is a core offering from FLS, with field services designed to build customer confidence through expert maintenance, condition monitoring and tailored service models that go beyond basic repairs. By combining global data insights with on-site expertise, FLS helps plants stay streamlined, reliable and optimised for long-term performance and sustainability. With an extensive network of skilled service engineers, technicians, and artisans, FLS ensures that customers benefit from expert support to maintain optimal plant performance. According to Mikhail Kirienko, Head of Field Services for Europe, Middle East & Africa at FLS, the value of the company’s site services lies in the confidence that customers place in its technical teams. “By remaining close to our customers and maintaining a regular on-site presence, we build strong trust-based relationships,” says Kirienko. “This gives customers the assurance that we can identify challenges early and implement effective solutions.” FLS’s regional field services footprint includes teams located in South Africa, presence with the addition of a state-of- the-art facility in Wolfenbüttel, Germany,” said AECI Mining. AECI Mining exhibited at the 13th EFEE World Conference on Explosives and Blasting at the ICE Kraków Congress Centre. Delegates visited the AECI Mining team at Stand 50, where they showcased their latest innovations and engage with industry peers and partners.
FLS upgrading a gyratory crusher carousel to deliver improved performance and reduced downtime.
of services, focusing on maximising equipment availability and minerals recovery while minimising the total cost of ownership for the customer. n
Germany, Italy, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, Mauritania and Zambia. Kirienko notes that FLS’s field services are focused on delivering a wide spectrum
AECI Mining showcases Global Growth at EFEE 2025 with launch of German facility “We have strengthened our global
responsiveness. Previously, emulsifier and coatings production was centralised at AECI’s flagship Umbogintwini (Umbog) plant in South Africa, with products exported worldwide. The addition of the Wolfenbüttel site marks a significant expansion of AECI Mining’s global footprint, strengthening its ability to meet customer needs across Europe and beyond. n
At the centre of this year’s showcase was a significant milestone in the company’s global journey: the commissioning of a new emulsifier and coatings manufacturing facility in Wolfenbüttel, Germany. For the first time, AECI is producing emulsifiers and coatings in Europe. This strategic shift enables the business to better serve its international customer base with increased proximity, reliability, and
AECI recently commissioned a new emulsifier and coatings
manufacturing facility in Wolfenbüttel, Germany.
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