<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" version="2.0"> <channel> <title><![CDATA[ Cockerill Maintenance & Ingénierie ]]></title> <link>http://www.cmigroupe.com/events/index/rss</link> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2016 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate> <lastBuildDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2016 07:45:14 +0200</lastBuildDate> <copyright> © CMI Groupe </copyright> <generator>Zend_Framework</generator> <docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs> <item> <title><![CDATA[Commercy (France): the CMI Group makes use of its Cockerill Campus in the ‘Quartier Oudinot’ for the first time]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/681/commercy-%28france%29%3A-the-cmi-group-makes-use-of-its-cockerill-campus-in-the-quartier-oudinot-for-the-first-time</link> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>The first phase of works on the Cockerill Campus is complete. The main building of the international training centre of the CMI Group is now operational. Its entry into service represents an important stage in the process which will lead to the completion of works on the &lsquo;Quartier Oudinot&rsquo;, the former military barracks of Commercy. The end of works is scheduled for the end of 2017. But several training sessions and seminars have already been scheduled for Cockerill Campus over the coming months. </strong></p> <p>On September 6th and 7th, managers from all the countries of CMI (Cockerill Maintenance &amp; Ing&eacute;nierie) were able to see for themselves the quality of the installations which are already operational at Cockerill Campus. The worksite of the Belgian technical equipment supplier to fit out the training centre is progressing well. Works to redevelop the site began at the same time as the acquisition of part of the former military barracks by the CMI Group at the beginning of 2015.</p> <p>The first building on the Campus is already operational. This new building erected in the heart of the Quartier Oudinot includes a 120-seat auditorium, numerous meeting rooms, digital simulation rooms, along with the administrative centre of the Cockerill Campus. The completion of the Campus is scheduled for the end of 2017. Along with the building destined to accommodate the restaurant and sports facilities currently under construction, three old military buildings are in the process of being transformed. These will be used for the residential accommodation of the course members and presenters who will be coming to the site.</p> <p>&ldquo;I am particularly proud to bring together the managers of CMI in the Campus Cockerill installations&rdquo;, explains Bernard Serin, Managing Director of the Group. &ldquo;Cockerill Campus is an exceptional tool which is available to all the sectors of activity of our Group. The ever increasing technical nature of our products and the increasing numbers of our workforce mean that we need a centre dedicated to training and to the transfer of knowledge within the Group. The installations have been designed to enable the technological training of our engineers, but also for training modules for our managers, technicians and client-users. This high quality centre is also being made available to local players. I would also like to underline the remarkable work carried out by&nbsp; companies from the Meuse who have been working on the site. The rehabilitation of this site, so rich in history, genuinely reflects our integration into the region&rdquo;.</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2016 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[The latest generation of CMI boiler equips the most efficient power plant in the world]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/677/the-latest-generation-of-cmi-boiler-equips-the-most-efficient-power-plant-in-the-world</link> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The product of a joint development between General Electric (GE) and Electricit&eacute;</strong><strong> de France (EDF), the Bouchain power station (northern France) was just</strong><strong> inaugurated on June 17th. With a capacity of 605 MW, the combined cycle power</strong><strong> plant is equipped with the latest GE gas turbine, the GE9HA.01 and a CMI boiler.</strong><strong> The plant provides an outstanding world-first in fuel efficiency of 62.22%, which</strong><strong> has been registered in the Guinness World Records book.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong></strong><strong>Tackling all the challenges</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong></strong>CMI designed and delivered a heat recovery boiler that meets the level of GE&rsquo;s most efficient turbine, the GE9HA.01, its first reference in Europe. The new generation of CMI boiler addresses all the challenges imposed by this demanding technology, allowing to generate significantly higher temperatures, outputs and pressures than usual. Beyond its performances and thanks to its adapted and optimized design, the CMI boiler brings a high flexibility while ensuring quicker start-ups.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Performance recorded in the Guinness book</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Built on a former coal plant site, the Bouchain power plant has been designed to meet the dual challenges of flexibility and efficiency for 50 hertz systems in a European context of intermittent renewable energies. Subject to frequent starts and stops, the power train (gas turbine, CMI HRSG and steam turbine) is able to reach its maximum power in less than 30 minutes. Eventually, the plant generates a 62.22% efficiency, a world first which allows this reference plant to enter the Guinness World Records book.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Pioneering innovations and developments</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">To develop this boiler, the CMI Energy engineers have made true technological advances and technical-economic optimization. So that the materials can withstand temperatures of approximately 600&deg; C, the superheaters and reheaters are made from stainless steel rather than conventional steel alloys. Major challenges also had to be addressed at the dissymmetric welds between the alloy steels and stainless steel. It is one of the reasons why CMI invested in creating a Welding Expertise Center, now fully operational and located at the CMI site in Seraing (Belgium).</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>New era in steam generation</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The CMI developments made on this project are in response to an evolving high-powered gas turbine market. They are also pioneering features because the steam cycles now often exceed the 600&deg;C temperature at which the use of stainless steel is required. These technological advances, and particularly the Bouchain boiler reference, allow CMI to win new boiler orders associated with large H and J class gas turbines. Let us cite boilers that CMI is developing for the Hamitabat Turkey combined cycle site and that of Topolobampo II in Mexico.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This new stage in CMI technological development marks a new era in steam generation. It was made possible thanks to the expertise, know-how, and innovative spirit of CMI Energy teams, resolutely aimed toward the future.</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2016 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[CMI inks contract with Jindal (India) Ltd. for the supply of two new Processing Lines]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/675/cmi-inks-contract-with-jindal-%28india%29-ltd.-for-the-supply-of-two-new-processing-lines</link> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>On May 06th, 2016, Jindal (India) Ltd. has awarded CMI with a contract for the full supply of two new processing lines, a Continuous Glavanizing Line (CGL) and a state-of-the-art Color Coating Line (CCL). Both lines are to be installed at the customers site in Kolkata, India by mid-2017.</strong></p> <p>Helping the customer to meet rapid growth in demand for steel in India, the Continuous 55% Al-Zn Galvanizing Line has been designed to attain a processing speed of 150mpm and to produce close to 0.15mn tons per year, while the line will process steel strip thicknesses ranging from 0.15mm to 0.80mm, and widths from 750mm up to 1450mm.</p> <p>Essential components of the new Galvanizing Line are the special chemical roll coater for the passivation after metal coating, and the latest generation of CMI&rsquo;s patented Blowstab&reg; technology, a state-of-the-art gas jet based cooling and drying system, installed in the jet cooler and the after-pot cooling section. The line is also equipped with a 4Hi Skin pass mill (SPM) for the most-efficient surface preparation and to repress yield point elongation, after which it will be processed on an online tension leveller (TL) for shape correction.</p> <p>The new state-of-the art Color Coating Line will process strip thicknesses of 0.15mm to 1mm and widths of 750mm to 1450mm, at a processing speed of 90mpm, with a total capacity of 0.135mn tons per year.</p> <p>The line, aiming at a high level of operating efficiency and eco-friendliness, features CMI&rsquo;s latest generation of paint coaters to ensure the most accurate and highest-quality surface coating. Other important features are the fully indirect heating oven to ensure a complete curing of the paint coatings, the incineration system for the most effective solvent abatement and the 2 stage heat exchanger, that allows the use of the generated excess heat for the degreasing section of the line.</p> <p>For both processing lines, CMI is providing the comprehensive range of services from planning, design, manufacture to assembly and commissioning.</p> <p>While CMI has already supplied Rolling Mills and Rewinding Lines to Jindal (India) Ltd., this project confirms the excellent business relationship with the customer, and further strengthens CMI&rsquo;s leading position for the complete supply of high-performance processing lines.</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2016 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[CMI to supply a continuous annealing line for the production of tinplate to JSW, Tarapur, India]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/673/cmi-to-supply-a-continuous-annealing-line-for-the-production-of-tinplate-to-jsw%2C-tarapur%2C-india</link> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Indian steel company, JSW Steel Ltd. is one of India&rsquo;s leading integrated steel manufacturers, and part of JSW Group, itself present in over 100 countries across five continents. Its Indian subsidiary, JSW Steel Coated Products Ltd. has placed an order with CMI Industry Metals, for the supply of a continuous annealing line (CAL) to be erected in the JSW works in, Tarapur. This new line will produce 208,000 t/y of steel substrate for tinplate, which will then be electroplated and used as packaging material.</strong></p> <p><strong></strong>The new high-quality line is to help JSW to improve its competitive position and to capture additional market share, in a growing domestic tinplate business. With this order JSW underlines its commitment to enhance its share of highly attractive specialized areas of application, like the packaging steel sector.</p> <p>The new CAL comprises two major surface processing steps: cleaning and annealing,&nbsp; allowing the compliance of the produced strip with the material and surface properties necessary for the subsequent processing. An outstanding feature of the line is, that it can reliably process very thin strips (down to 0.14 mm) under stringent quality demands and at high speeds. The process thus runs continuously at 400 m/min, while the entry and exit sections reach 500 m/min.</p> <p>The supply scope includes all essential components of the annealing line designed by CMI, such as the two pay-off reels, a roller-seam welding machine, multi-stage cleaning section, vertical entry accumulator, low-energy annealing furnace (incl. CMI&rsquo;s patented Blowstab&reg; cooling system), exit accumulator and inspection stand, rotary shear and two tension reels. &nbsp;</p> <p>The line is designed for strips in the thickness range between 0.14 mm and 0.6 mm in widths of 650 to 1,250 mm, and is to produce a wide variety of grades, ranging from the T1 grade, for which the new line provides a very low aging index, that is required for some of the incoming material, like ultra-low carbon or IF steel, to grades like T2, T2.5, T3, T4, and T5.</p> <p>The new tinplate CAL is scheduled to start production in the first half of 2018.</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2016 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[CMI Defence introduces the world’s first UAV integration in a combat turret]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/671/cmi-defence-introduces-the-worlds-first-uav-integration-in-a-combat-turret</link> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>CMI Defence is introducing at Eurosatory 2016 a new feature that extends the situational awareness and enhances the indirect firing capabilities of its turrets: the first Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) integration on a combat turret. This newly developed ability to communicate and interact with a dedicated mission-capable UAV is a world premi&egrave;re. It is contributing to CMI Defence remaining at the forefront of the technological developments and of the growing needs for versatility on the part of highly mobile armies.&nbsp; </strong></p> <p>All CMI Defence turrets have advanced features that maximize the offensive and defensive capabilities directly in the control of the commandant of the platoon and of the crew of the combat vehicle. For the first time in the world, CMI Defence has integrated the control of a mini-drone to a weapon system, allowing the direct use of the data coming from its optical payload by the turret crew. This &lsquo;world premi&egrave;re&rsquo; is demonstrated on CMI Defence booth at Eurosatory 2016, on its flagship Cockerill<sup>&reg;</sup> 3105HP turret equipped with the advanced 105mm gun.&nbsp;</p> <p>Derived from the field proven Spy&rsquo;Ranger drone from Thales and their console Spy&rsquo;C, the team of CMI Defence has worked closely with Thales to directly run the control software in the Turret Network Controller and the Ballistic Computer of the Cockerill<sup>&reg;</sup> 3105HP turret. The HMI has been adapted to the existing displays used by the crew to facilitate the control of the drone (position, evolution in the theater of operation) and the use of the data coming from the optical gimbal (display of the aerial view).&nbsp;</p> <p>The new feature allows:</p> <ul> <li>Better accuracy in indirect firing via the Forward Observer capability of the drone:&nbsp; target localization and designation, first firing assessment and corrective indication in artillery mode, as well as battle damage assessment.</li> <li>Reconnaissance and situation awareness at extended distance, complementing the existing capability of the sighting systems of the turrets.</li> </ul> <p>These new features improve the survivability of light armored vehicles and their weapon systems, improve the crew safety (e.g. in urban areas) and reduce collateral damage by a better assessment of the immediate tactical situation. It is a commander&rsquo;s &ldquo;direct-in-hand&rdquo; capability, which complements the traditional Close Air Support and Artillery Support when both are not available.</p> <p>Jean-Luc Maurange, President of CMI Defence, stated: &ldquo;At CMI Defence, we constantly develop new solutions to improve the use of Cockerill<sup>&reg;</sup> systems throughout their life- cycle. This UAV integration is another example of how CMI Defence teams respond to the growing needs for versatility on the part of highly mobile armies.&rdquo;</p> <p>Spy&rsquo;Ranger and Spy&rsquo;C are the properties of Thales.</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2016 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[CMI Defence and Mecar sign a teaming agreement regarding ammunition supply and sales]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/668/cmi-defence-and-mecar-sign-a-teaming-agreement-regarding-ammunition-supply-and-sales</link> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>CMI Defence SA and Mecar SA, the latter a wholly owned subsidiary of NEXTER SA of France, are pleased to announce the signing and implementation of a Framework Agreement, whereby CMI Defence will assume responsibility for marketing and sales of Mecar&rsquo;s suite of direct fire medium and large calibre ammunition in defined territories.&nbsp; </strong></p> <p>Under the terms of this agreement, CMI Defence will directly supply its key customers with high quality direct fire ammunition specifically with regards to 30mm, 90mm and 105mm calibres developed and manufactured by Mecar. With its world renowned expertise in direct fire medium and large calibre weapons&rsquo; systems, CMI Defence is now in a position to offer its customers a full system comprising both weapons&rsquo; platforms and related ammunition.&nbsp;</p> <p>Commenting on this Agreement, Mr Jean-Luc Maurange, President of CMI Defence stated, &ldquo;This partnership with a world-class ammunition manufacturer represents a major milestone in CMI Defence&rsquo;s market strategy of expanding its offering to its customers. It will contribute to CMI Defence remaining at the forefront of technological developments thereby enhancing our state-of-the-art ordnance offering by combining direct fire ammunition and weapons&rsquo; systems.&rdquo;</p> <p>Mr Simon Haye, Managing Director of Mecar SA stated, &ldquo;We believe that this partnership with CMI Defence, and their market-leading platforms, will be mutually beneficial to both parties and will provide a very attractive offering to new and existing customers.&rdquo;</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2016 14:16:39 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[CMI Defence, partner of the US Army for the development of the future medium caliber system]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/667/cmi-defence%2C-partner-of-the-us-army-for-the-development-of-the-future-medium-caliber-system</link> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>At the beginning of 2016 CMI Defence was selected by, and in cooperation with, </strong><strong>the U.S. Army&nbsp; Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) for a Research and </strong><strong>Development program focused on Medium Caliber Armament Systems. This effort is being undertaken within the framework of a&nbsp;&lsquo;Cooperative Research and Development Agreement&rsquo; (CRADA) that will be concluded at the end of 2017. It involves the common conception of a new medium calibre armament system incorporating an existing product of the CMI Defence portfolio.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong>At the end of 2015, CMI Defence was selected by ARDEC to be its partner within the framework of the development of an un-manned medium calibre turret. The project officially began at the beginning of 2016 with CMI Defence&rsquo;s selection. Delivery of the turret to ARDEC is scheduled for mid-2017.</p> <p>CMI Defence already possesses a remarkable lead in the medium calibre weapons systems domain. The new turret will integrate the 30 mm XM813 gun with a linkless ammunition handling system. It is planned that it will also receive a new precision fire control system with new user interfaces, allowing for a quicker, more accurate, and effective engagements of targets by its Users.</p> <p>Jean-Luc Maurange, President of CMI Defence: &ldquo;Being selected by the American army to develop its future medium calibre system is a first rate demonstration of recognition for CMI Defence. Participating in this development is of substantial importance to us. It enables us to be ideally positioned within the framework of the future American modernization program for the Stryker fleet of systems&rdquo;.</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2016 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[CMI Defence partners with Hanwha Defense Systems for the production of turret shells]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/664/cmi-defence-partners-with-hanwha-defense-systems-for-the-production-of-turret-shells</link> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>In order to complement its own production capacities, CMI Defence has contracted an order to Hanwha Defense Systems for approximately 200 painted open shells of Cockerill<sup>&reg;</sup> 3000 Series. This takes place within the Strategic Partnership that exists between CMI Defence and Hanwha Defense Systems.&nbsp; Deliveries will take place from late 2016 until early 2020.&nbsp; </strong></p> <p>In 2014, CMI Defence won a multi-year contract pertaining to the delivery of a large series of gun-turret systems from its Cockerill<sup>&reg;</sup> 3000 Series. This major contract also covers a series of simulation systems (virtual immersive and embedded) as well as support services (training in the handling and maintenance of systems and in military tactics, maintenance services, spare parts, etc.).&nbsp;</p> <p>Jean-Luc Maurange, President of CMI Defence, stated: &ldquo;To complete our French- and Belgian-based manufacturing facilities, CMI Defence entrusted the manufacturing of some 200 painted opens shells of Cockerill<sup>&reg;</sup> 3000 Series to Hanwha Defense Systems. This operation is a result of the privileged strategic partnership set up between both companies in 2015.&rdquo;</p> <p>Hyunwoo Shin, President &amp; CEO of Hanwha Defense Systems, stated: &ldquo;I would like to thank CMI Defence for hosting this signing ceremony and for providing this contract opportunity based on our strategic partnership. After several years of developing this partnership, I believe that this contract will mark the start of long journey of business success together.&nbsp; The recent acquisition by Hanwha Group boosts and enhances this partnership and collaboration. We will continue to advance down this path.&rdquo;</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[CMI Defence and Ricardo UK Ltd together for the UK MOD Challenger 2 Life Extension Project (LEP)]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/662/cmi-defence-and-ricardo-uk-ltd-together-for-the-uk-mod-challenger-2-life-extension-project-%28lep%29</link> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Belgian weapons systems designer, manufacturer and integrator CMI Defence and British defence Systems Engineering specialist Ricardo UK Ltd, have joined forces in view of the UK Ministry Of Defence (DE&amp;S) Challenger 2 Life Extension Project (LEP). This partnership was formalised today by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).</strong></p> <p>CMI Defence and Ricardo UK Ltd will respond together to the Invitation To Tender recently issued by the British Ministry of Defence regarding its Challenger 2 Life Extension Project. In this process, CMI Defence S.A. will act as the prime contractor with Ricardo UK acting as the Systems Engineering and delivery partner.</p> <p>CMI Defence provides an extensive history and knowledge of delivering heavy firepower gun-turret systems throughout the world. These are marketed under the brand name Cockerill<sup>&reg;</sup>, which comes from the British engineer John Cockerill who founded the company in 1817 in Belgium. Today, CMI Defence is delivering weapons systems that are modern, reliable, safe and demonstrate a firepower capability rarely seen on the market. CMI Defence is globally renowned for its development and delivery of over 2,500 large caliber guns from 1970 to present.</p> <p>CMI Defence is an innovative system of systems provider which has proven its capability through its battle proven open electronic architecture. CMI Defence continues to build on its innovation of open electronic architecture by incorporating new technology and proactively managing the obsolescence of its product range. This creates a managed solution in order to meet the customers&rsquo; needs through life. CMI Defence is in a prime position to deliver an innovative, reliable and safe approach to deliver a solution that extends the life of Challenger 2 to its Out of Service Date of 2035.&nbsp;</p> <p>CMI Defence has drawn on its internal knowledge of Challenger 2 through its in-house former Challenger 2 operators (Gunner, Commander and Instructor) and maintainers. This wealth and depth of internal experience provides CMI Defence with a unique insight into how our approach can improve Human Factors Integration (HFI) and increase reliability and availability.&nbsp;</p> <p>CMI Defence will be perfectly positioned to deliver the Life Extension Project through, the July 2016 incorporated, CMI Defence UK Ltd. This commitment to the UK Defence community by CMI Defence, will be built on the foundations of solid investment which in turn will create UK jobs.</p> <p>With over 1000 engineers and technicians in the UK, Ricardo is a leading, UK owned, Land Systems Engineering consultancy that has been supporting UKMOD and the wider defence industry for over 100 years. Ricardo specializes in System and Automotive Engineering bringing cutting edge modelling and simulation tools and techniques that have been developed and honed in the global Defence and Commercial vehicle industries. Ricardo has wide experience of delivering programmes on tracked Armoured Fighting Vehicle and protected wheeled vehicles, that range from sub-system obsolescence redesigns through to whole system analysis, and clean sheet whole platform and drive train design. Recently Ricardo has been supporting DSTL with powertrain and drivetrain Obsolescence Management&nbsp; studies on CR2 utilising Total System Optimisation, a Ricardo developed tool set used for whole system lifecycle cost modelling including the ability to model to cost effectiveness of potential system upgrade options from initial development and implementation costs plus through life costs such as fuel efficiency and maintenance.</p> <p>Jean-Luc Maurange, President of CMI Defence, stated: &ldquo;CMI Defence has the passion, energy, drive and full commitment to becoming the Challenger 2 Design Authority. The bringing together of our two independent companies creates a dynamic, flexible and responsive team. As specialists in the defence land domain, we will create and deliver an innovative solution to not only meet the customers&rsquo; needs but also to take into consideration the aspirations of the User (British Army).&rdquo;</p> <p>John Stretton, Head of Defence of Ricardo UK Ltd, stated: &ldquo;Both our leading expert companies are looking forward to a long term continuation of our already successful relationship. Together, by combining our skill sets and resources we are perfectly positioned to answer UK MoD&rsquo;s needs and ambitions for the Challenger 2 fleet.&rdquo;</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2016 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[CMI Defence presents the Cockerill® 3000 Series for the first time in Europe]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/661/cmi-defence-presents-the-cockerill-3000-series-for-the-first-time-in-europe</link> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>At Eurosatory 2016 and for the first time in Europe, CMI Defence has the pleasure of presenting two variations of its latest up to the minute technological innovation: the modular Cockerill<sup>&reg; </sup>3000 Series&nbsp;in the form of the Cockerill<sup>&reg; </sup>3030 and Cockerill<sup>&reg; </sup>3105.&nbsp; </strong></p> <p>Based on an unprecedented modular concept, the Cockerill<sup>&reg;</sup> 3000 Series is a single platform enabling a turret to accommodate guns of different calibres and the corresponding technological modules: automatic 25 mm, 30 mm, 30/40 mm, 35 mm and 50 mm calibre guns, along with direct fire guns of 90 and 105 mm calibre. These systems can also fire missiles.</p> <p>Thanks to their unique operational capabilities, to the rapid inter-changeability both of their crews and their arms, and to their high degree of common design, these modular turrets of the Cockerill<sup>&reg;</sup> 3000 Series can cover all types of missions and objectives on the battle field (combat tank, bunker and helicopter engagement, urban combat, intervention in combats known as asymmetric&hellip;) at reduced overall operational costs. These systems benefit in particular from the simulation solutions of CMI Defence supplied under the Agueris brand. These enable training and practice on both virtual immersive cockpits and embedded simulators.</p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Jean-Luc Maurange, President of CMI Defence: &ldquo;With the Cockerill<sup>&reg;</sup> 3000 Series and the innovative modular turret concept, CMI Defence stands apart from the competition. We are confirming our position of leader in the turret domain, by proposing a weapons system at the cutting edge of technology, which combines polyvalence with robustness. The Cockerill<sup>&reg;</sup> 3000 Series and its high level of performance in the domain of direct firing are, in addition, already meeting with substantial success: a very high number of them are currently in the process of production in our installations in Belgium and France&rdquo;.</p> <p align="center"><strong>Eurosatory 2016 &ndash; Hall 5 &ndash; Stand K378</strong></p> <strong>Technical characteristics</strong> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="312"> <p><strong>Weapon </strong><strong></strong></p> </td> <td valign="top" width="158"> <p><strong>Role</strong><strong></strong></p> </td> <td valign="top" width="169"> <p><strong>Product name</strong><strong></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="312"> <p>105mm NATO-standard high-pressure tank gun with optional Gun Launched Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (GLATGM)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> <td valign="top" width="158"> <p align="left">Organic heavy Direct fire-support</p> </td> <td valign="top" width="169"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Cockerill 3105</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="312"> <p>90mm medium-pressure&nbsp; gun with optional GLATGM</p> </td> <td valign="top" width="158"> <p align="left">Organic medium direct fire-support and infantry support</p> </td> <td valign="top" width="169"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Cockerill 3090</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="312"> <p>Automatic cannon of many types:</p> <ul> <li>30 mm</li> <li>35 mm</li> <li>40 mm</li> <li>50 mm</li> </ul> </td> <td valign="top" width="158"> <p align="left">Infantry support</p> </td> <td valign="top" width="169"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Cockerill 3030</p> <p>Cockerill 3035</p> <p>Cockerill 3040</p> <p>Cockerill 3050</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="312"> <p>ATGM launched by gun effect</p> </td> <td valign="top" width="158"> <p align="left">Long-range anti-tank</p> </td> <td valign="top" width="169"> <p>System option</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="312"> <p>Roof-mounted Remote Weapon System (RWS) (7.62mm MG to 40mm AGL)</p> </td> <td valign="top" width="158"> <p>Close support</p> </td> <td valign="top" width="169"> <p>System option</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2016 12:36:39 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[CMI honoured at the 11th award ceremony for the Belgian Environment and Energy Awards]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/659/cmi-honoured-at-the-11th-award-ceremony-for-the-belgian-environment-and-energy-awards</link> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CMI was honoured for the design of a thermo-solar receiver with direct steam generation, like that installed at the Khi Solar One site in South Africa. The Upington power station has been commissioned and is producing the planned 50 MW. CMI therefore received the award for innovation in business (Business Product Innovation Award). This award honours a business that has marketed a product or service innovation contributing to protection of the environment, energy savings and/or protection of natural resources in its use or manufacture.</p> <p>The Belgian Environment and Energy Awards were designed to promote initiatives aiming to ensure a sustainable future, focused on environmental protection, reduction of energy costs and promotion of renewable energies. This event highlighted major developments by businesses as well as individual initiatives.</p> <p>This event, under the patronage of His Majesty the King, was held in the presence of Prince Laurent and representatives of the political, economic, and scientific world, community organisations and the press.</p> <p>This award demonstrates that CMI can adapt its technologies as a function of climate change, and illustrates its strategy of diversification in the area of renewable energies.</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2016 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[CMI and INNOVEOX sign a commercial partnership in the fields of nuclear waste management and decommissioning]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/657/cmi-and-innoveox-sign-a-commercial-partnership-in-the--fields-of-nuclear-waste-management-and-decommissioning</link> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="left">The nuclear industry is seeking new technologies and know-how in order to handle the challenges in waste management, decontamination, dismantling and clean up. Numerous investments are expected in these fields.</p> <p align="left">It is with this in mind that the teams of CMI and INNOVEOX got together in order to jointly respond to new calls for tender in France, Belgium and internationally. Started some weeks ago, the partnership has already led to a first commercial success with a major player in nuclear energy.</p> <p align="left">Thanks to the complementary nature of their expertise, Innoveox and CMI Services are able to formulate a comprehensive offering to nuclear operators &ndash; in design and execution &ndash; both for facilities in service and for decommissioning &amp; dismantling.</p> <p align="left">The fact that CMI has operations in more than 17 countries, along with the innovations of the INNOVEOX group, and in particular its SYNEOX subsidiary (industrial robotics, automated inerting process via ceramics, the treatment of liquid waste by OHTS*) should lead to a more rapid deployment of these technologies on new markets and in new geographical zones. CMI Services will leverage the experience it has accumulated in nuclear maintenance, in engineering, manufacturing, project management and on-site interventions.&nbsp;</p> <p align="left">Franck Pasqualini, Director General of CMI Services, details: &ldquo;By bringing together the accumulated experience of CMI in providing services to nuclear sector, and the technological solutions developed by Innoveox, we are able to supply turnkey solutions to nuclear operators. We are able to immediately offer innovative solutions to the market within the complex and demanding domain of waste management and dismantling &raquo;.</p> <p align="left">Jean-Christophe L&eacute;pine, Chairman and Managing Director of INNOVEOX, is happy to be working together with a large scale industrial company such as CMI : &ldquo;This is an important step in bringing a more concrete industrial and commercial dimension to our group in the nuclear domain&rdquo;.</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2016 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Publication of the 2015 Activity Report]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/655/publication-of-the-2015-activity-report</link> <description><![CDATA[The 2015 Activity Report is online.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[The <strong>2015 Activity Report</strong> is published. <br />During this year, CMI earned new successes in business, technology, strategies, operations and geography. The year 2015 closed with a new series of records: Group turnover surpassed a billion euros (an increase of 47%) and the Group&rsquo;s operating result reached 113 million euros (an increase of 115%). These successes and records inspired the title <strong>&ldquo;Success on all fronts&rdquo;</strong>.<br /><br />Discover <a href="/upload/downloads/Corporate/CMI-Activity-Report-2015.pdf" target="_blank">the 2015 CMI Group Activity Report (PDF format)</a> or <a href="/en/brochures" target="_blank">order a copy on this page</a>: <br /><br />See also <a href="/en/p/2015" target="_blank">the year 2015 in images</a> and <a href="/en/chiffrescles" target="_blank">CMI Group key figures</a>.]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[CMI Services takes the largest order in its history!]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/653/cmi-services-takes-the-largest-order-in-its-history%21</link> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="s6">April 2016 saw the signature of the largest order ever won by CMI Services. This supply and services contract was signed with the &lsquo;Chemin de fer Congo Oc&eacute;an&rsquo; (CFCO), the Republic of Congo railway company. It involves the renovation and supply of rolling stock, the supply of materials and the revamping of three maintenance workshops.</p> <p class="s6">This mega-contract is a concrete demonstration of the partnership agreement signed in November 2013 by Franck Pasqualini, President of CMI Services and Rodolphe Adada, Minister of State of the Congo. Winning this contract rewards the strategy of development in Africa and confirms the confidence shown by the CFCO in the action carried out by the Management Board of CMI Congo.</p> <p class="s6">&nbsp;</p> <p class="s6">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2016 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[New look for the Centre of Seraing]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/647/new-look-for-the-centre-of-seraing</link> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="western">On Tuesday May 3<sup>rd</sup>, the City of Seraing, the Wallonia Region and CMI inaugurated the new look for the city centre, with its urban boulevard, the new , Place Kuborn, the new Neocitta building, the newly laid out park, the Seraing administrative centre and of course the Orangerie, the extension to the headquarters of the CMI Group.</p> <p class="western">Maxime Pr&eacute;vot, Minister of Public Works, Jean-Claude Marcourt, Minister of the Economy and Alain Mathot, Mayor of Seraing, started by inaugurating the park located behind the Neocitta building, naming it the Bernard Serin Park&nbsp;in honour of the links which tie the City of Seraing and CMI together.</p> <p class="western">These same representatives of the public authorities, accompanied by Bernard Serin, Chairman and Managing Director of CMI, inaugurated the remainder of the installations. Bernard Serin recalled in his speech these links which have been uniting the City of Seraing and CMI since1817, with the arrival of John Cockerill. Ever since then, the history of the Ch&acirc;teau de Seraing (now Cockerill Chateau) and that of the City have been inextricably linked. CMI underlined this link by offering to the City the sculpture of the Arcs by Bernar Venet, made in its workshops.</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2016 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[CMI Energy presents its technology for thermo-solar power plants in a video]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/645/cmi-energy-presents-its-technology-for-thermo-solar-power-plants-in-a-video</link> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="Standard">Discover, in images, how CMI&nbsp; technology for thermo-solar power plants enables electricity to be produced 24 hours a day.</p> <p class="Standard" style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3mCkKrNAG48" frameborder="0" width="425" height="350"></iframe></p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2016 09:53:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[CMI in 90 seconds]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/643/cmi-in-90-seconds</link> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CMI Group evolves with its activities. Discover here below the new CMI video.</p> <p><iframe style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/NGQX_LrWbmM" frameborder="0" width="425" height="350"></iframe></p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[VAMA, China issues acceptance certificate to CMI for its high-quality Continuous Hot-Dip Galvanizing and Combi-Continuous Annealing - Galvanizing Line]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/637/vama%2C-china-issues-acceptance-certificate-to-cmi-for-its-high-quality-continuous-hot-dip-galvanizing-and-combi-continuous-annealing---galvanizing-line</link> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="Titreducommuniqu">On February 22nd, the Chinese steelmaker Valin ArcelorMittal Automotive Steel Co (VAMA), a joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Hunan Valin Group, has awarded the acceptance cerfificate to CMI for its high-quality Continuous Hot-Dip Galvanizing and Combi-Continuous Annealing - Galvanizing Line (Combi CAL-CGL) lines which recently achieved the set performance goals. Both lines are installed at VAMA&rsquo;s new landmark steel plant in Loudi, Hunan Province, China.</p> <p>While the Combi CAL-CGL line attains a maximum speed of 700m/min and will produce close to 900,000 tpy, the CGL line reaches a process speed of 200 m/min and is to produce 500,000 tons of steel strip.&nbsp; Both lines produce superior surface quality, for high-strength automotive structural components, which improve the safety of vehicles while reducing their weight, helping the customer to meet rapid growth in demand for advanced automotive steels in China.</p> <p>In order to cater for this rapidly changing market segment, the current line layout already makes provision for future upgrades, such as the additional post treatment that CMI recently supplied. This chemical post treatment is another feature increasing the quality of a line already providing above-average strip quality product and production flexibility.</p> <p>Both lines are featuring the full spectrum of the latest generation of process technologies, thus providing a high level of operating efficiency and eco-friendliness. The manufactured new advanced and ultra-high strength (AHSS/ UHSS) steel grades are destined to be supplied to major car manufacturers in China.</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2016 09:40:00 +0100</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Following the traces of John Cockerill…]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/627/following-the-traces-of-john-cockerill</link> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="Default">The year 2017 will be the year of the bicentennial of CMI Group. Heir to a centuries long history closely linked to the industrial revolution, CMI wants to remember and also wants to&nbsp; project itself&nbsp; into the next two centuries. The first steps in preparing for the 200<sup>th</sup> &nbsp;anniversary involve rebuilding an inventory of the Group&rsquo;s historical heritage. It is for this purpose that CMI is calling on all those who wish to contribute to this reconstruction.</p> <p class="Default">Do you have a trace of Cockerill? Do you know where any can be found? Or perhaps you know an organization, a museum, a company, etc. which possess such traces or which could help us in our research? Contact us today at <a href="mailto:john.cockerill@cmigroupe.com">john.cockerill@cmigroupe.com</a> and include as much information as possible about the artifacts found (photos, contact persons, references, etc.)</p> <p class="Default">Thanks in advance for your contributions to the reconstruction of our industrial heritage!</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Bernard Serin purchases the shares of Pierre Meyers in the shareholding of the CMI Group]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/624/bernard-serin-purchases-the-shares-of-pierre-meyers-in-the-shareholding-of-the-cmi-group</link> <description><![CDATA[]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The shareholding of the CMI Group has changed. Through a process of rationalization of the various companies involved in the shareholding of the Group,&nbsp; Bernard Serin and his family now hold 80.65% of the Group. The remaining 19.35% remain the property of the directors of the Group through the Dodeca sa. company.</p> <p>Since it was taken over in 2002 by Bernard Serin and Pierre Meyers, the CMI Group has benefitted from a stable shareholding. This stability has enabled a successful industrial strategy to be developed, which has driven the company to the position it enjoys today.</p> <p>Last summer, Pierre Meyers informed Bernard Serin of his intention, for personal reasons, to bring to an end his term of office within the Group and to sell his participation in the CMI Group. After their discussions together, Bernard Serin offered to Pierre Meyers to take over all of his shares in the Group. This operation was closed in December 2015. Bernard Serin will now take on alone the promise made since 2002 to continue with the industrial policy pursued since that time.</p> <p>Nicolas Serin, a Board Member since May 17th, 2011, will take on the role of Vice-President. He will also join the Audit Committee and the Appointment and Remuneration Committee of the CMI Group. The operational management of the Group is not affected by this change in shareholding.</p> <p>Bernard Serin: &ldquo;I have been extremely happy with these 14 years of joint management. We are now turning a page of the history of CMI. Many more pages remain to be written&hellip; I wish Pierre every success and happiness and invite him, right now, to join us in 2017 to celebrate the bicentenary of the Group with us&rdquo;.</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate> </item> </channel> </rss>