FLSmidth says it will open or expand seven service centres in strategic locations across the globe this year, in direct support of its CORE’26 mining strategy that includes targeting service growth, adding to the company’s already global network of service centres that can enhance mining customers’ productivity.
New facilities will open in Accra, Ghana; Surabaja, Indonesia; and Dammam, Saudi Arabia, whereas the current operations in Mackay, Australia, will relocate to a larger facility. Expansions are planned in Parauapebas, Brazil; Karaganda, Kazakhstan; and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Operations in each of these new locations will begin within the coming months with official opening details to be announced locally at a later date. In addition, an expansion of the service centre in Chloorkop, South Africa, is already ongoing and will be completed in 2026.
Christian Fabry, Head of Professional Services at FLSmidth, said: “Our service centres serve primarily as workshops for improving or repairing customer equipment and can also have warehousing capabilities for distribution. With these new openings and expansions, we further strengthen our service capabilities and best-in-class service offerings to customers. We can do that by shortening the operational down time for customers thanks to the service centres’ strategic proximity to mine sites and greater availability of spare and wear parts to local customers.”
FLSmidth says it offers a range of service offerings that allow mining companies to maximise productivity. The company has developed the strategic global presence and advanced service-based solutions required to provide responsive support wherever customers are located. This includes:
- Strong inventory of OEM spare parts and consumables in service centres around the world;
- Regional and global field engineers, plus remote asset health and performance optimisation services;
- Mineral laboratory services for fast, accurate mineralogical and metallurgical testing; and
- Upgrades, rebuilds and exchange services to help get more from the equipment.