China National Building Material Customer Story

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Overall energy efficiency increased by 10%

Improved cement quality and production efficiency

ROI achieved in less than 2 years

More sustainable operations with EcoStruxure

One out of every 10 tons of cement in the world is produced by CNBM. Using Schneider Electric EcoStruxure solutions, the company has reduced its environmental footprint and production costs.

CNBM sought to improve sustainability and optimise its operations by:

• Managing its energy usage
• Reducing operational costs and improving profitability
• Reducing environmental pollution

Apps, Analytics & Services: Energy Management System, AVEVA Advanced Process Control (APC)*
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CNBM uses EcoStruxure for Mining, Minerals and Metals solutions across its plants, including:

• Energy Management System tailored for the cement industry to report on energy sources and key production data that support operational decision making
• AVEVA APC to reduce coal/power consumption while improving clinker quality and stability

*The Schneider Electric industrial software business and AVEVA have merged to trade as AVEVA Group plc, a UK listed company. The Schneider Electric and Life is On trademarks are owned by Schneider Electric and are being licensed to AVEVA by Schneider Electric.

• Reduced energy consumption: 3-5% energy savings per production unit and overall energy efficiency improved by 10%
• Increased production efficiency and operation optimisation
• Improved cement quality
• ROI achieved in less than two years