ZKW Otterbein invests in low-carbon cements

German company ZKW Otterbein is investing about 30m EUR in the low-carbon cement program.

The investment package includes the installation of a modern cement grinding facility at their cement and lime works in Großenlüder-Müs in Germany. Core technology is a state-of-the-art 115 t/h VRM vertical roller mill, which can grind various materials, separately in an energy-efficient ‘swing mode’.

The company aims to produce new 60% clinker-reduced cement grades compared to conventional Portland cements and reduce the electricity consumption by 20%.

Construction is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026; commissioning of the new facilities is planned for 2027.