# thyssenkrupp to modernize HeidelbergCement's Airvault cement plant

thyssenkrupp received an order from Ciments Calcia (HeidelbergCement subsidiary) to build a new 4000 tpd clinker production line at the Airvault site in France, replacing two existing lines and almost doubling capacity. Commissioning is planned for mid-2024.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2021-12-03
- Where: Airvault, France, France
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 4000 tpd clinker
- Products: cement clinker
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Thyssenkrupp](https://endata.com/companies/833.md)
- [Thyssenkrupp](https://endata.com/companies/833.md) (supplier)
- [HeidelbergCement](https://endata.com/companies/20595.md) (customer)
- [HeidelbergCement](https://endata.com/companies/20595.md) (partner)
- [Ciments Calcia](https://endata.com/companies/51304.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [worldcement.com](https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/03122021/heidelbergcement-entrusts-thyssenkrupp-with-the-modernisation-of-its-airvault-cement-plant-in-france/), 2021-12-03: "HeidelbergCement entrusts thyssenkrupp with the modernisation of its Airvault cement plant in France"
- [cemnet.com](https://www.cemnet.com/News/story/171862/airvault-modernisation-to-see-new-preheater-construction-method.html), 2021-12-06: "The business unit Cement Technologies of thyssenkrupp has received an order from Ciments Calcia SA, subsidiary of HeidelbergCement Group, for the construction of a turnkey cement production line."
- [cemfuels.com](https://www.cemfuels.com/news/1853-thyssenkrupp-to-upgrade-ciments-calcia-s-airvault-cement-plant), 2021-12-07: "ThyssenKrupp has won a contract for the installation of a new 4000t/day clinker line at Ciments Calcia’s Airvault cement plant in Poitou-Charentes."
- [globalcement.com](https://www.globalcement.com/news/14052-thyssenkrupp-to-upgrade-ciments-calcia-s-airvault-cement-plant), 2021-12-07: "ThyssenKrupp has won a contract for the installation of a new 4000t/day clinker line at Ciments Calcia’s Airvault cement plant in Poitou-Charentes."
- [aggbusiness.com](https://www.aggbusiness.com/thyssenkrupp-wins-contract-modernise-french-cement-plant/), 2021-12-09: "In this flagship project, our latest innovations in sustainability and safety are leading the way to a future-proof cement production, with significantly reduced emissions."

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