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KCC Engineering and Construction awards Tenova Pyromet
a significant furnace contract for mineral wool facility
Johannesburg, South Africa, 26 May 2014 – Tenova Mining & Minerals announced today that its furnace
specialist Tenova Pyromet has been awarded a significant contract by KCC Engineering & Construction
(KCC), Republic of Korea, to build a mineral wool facility. Consisting of two electric arc furnaces, the new
project will modernize KCC’s mineral wool production facility to reduce emissions and increase efficiency.
The contract is due to be completed in mid 2016.
Tenova Pyromet will provide their latest furnace technology, developed over many years, ensuring that KCC
owns and operates a world class facility. The electrode system has been proven in many applications, and
will provide benefits to KCC in functionality and performance. The scope of work includes design, supply,
supervision and process and equipment guarantees for the complete furnaces, the power supply and
automation systems.
“This order has underpinned and affirms Tenova Pyromet’s position as an international first choice supplier
of mineral wool furnaces. The order also demonstrates that Tenova Pyromet is the ideal partner for
specialised smelter projects,” says Chris Oertel, Managing Director Tenova Pyromet. “This is a proud
addition to Tenova Pyromet’s track record in mineral wool projects, which includes a major facility recently
executed successfully in the USA.”
Tenova Mining & Minerals is a total integrated solutions provider to the global mining, bulk materials handling
and minerals beneficiation and processing sectors, offering innovative technological solutions and full
process and commodity knowledge across the mining industry value chain.
For more information visit www.tenova.com
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Tapping of mineral wool, using Tenova Pyromet technology.