Capital Equipment News May 2024

facility’s commitment to sustainability is evident through its ongoing initiatives, which allow for the manufacture of vibrating screens and consumables while reducing environmental harm. Installing a 300-kilowatt solar system underscores the facility’s dedication to reducing electricity costs. The facility aims to enhance operational efficiency by harnessing renewable energy sources, thus contributing to a greener future. “We have a mission to be net-zero by 2030,” says Walker, and much work is being done around the Delmas complex to achieve this. The second solar energy phase is already in the works, and the aim is for the facility to eventually be removed from the grid. The facility uses little water, has planted many trees and has a garden that doesn’t require constant watering. The facility also uses local recycling services, adding to the development of Delmas-based small businesses. Of course, with advanced manufacturing, there’s little capital loss through faulty manufacturing, which drives sustainability causes higher. End customers receive longer life capital equipment and consumables from the facility, lessening environmental harm at client sites. b

Open cast pouring is used at the FLSmidth Delmas manufacturing facility to manufacture panels.

copper, and platinum in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. “Our premium screens are mainly for export, while we provide plant screens and primary sizing screens for local installation bases in Mozambique. We offer full support

for our screens with spare parts, wear parts, and specialised site services available,” says Walker.

Sustainability drive Moreover, the Delmas manufacturing

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