<?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>Tue, 30 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2014 15:47:02 +0200</lastBuildDate> <copyright> © CMI Groupe </copyright> <generator>Zend_Framework</generator> <docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs> <item> <title><![CDATA[17 new CMI Energy HRSG in 3 months]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/517/17-new-cmi-energy-hrsg-in-3-months</link> <description><![CDATA[CMI Energy has just won an order to supply 12 vertical Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG&rsquo;s) for a power plant in Quassim (Saudi Arabia) operated by the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC).]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="CMI Energy" href="##URL||STRUCT||Energy##"><strong>CMI Energy</strong></a> has just won an order to supply 12 vertical <a title="Heat Recovery Steam Generators" href="##URL||STRUCT||HRSG##"><strong>Heat Recovery Steam Generators</strong></a> (<a title="HRSG&rsquo;s" href="##URL||STRUCT||HRSG##"><strong>HRSG&rsquo;s</strong></a>) for a power plant in Quassim (Saudi Arabia) operated by the <a title="Saudi Electricity Company" href="http://www.se.com.sa/SEC/English/default.htm" target="_blank"><strong>Saudi Electricity Company</strong></a> (SEC). These boilers will be installed behind GE7001 <strong>gas turbines firing crude oil</strong>. This new equipment brings to 49 the number of <strong>HRSGs CMI</strong> has provided in Saudi Arabia.</p> <p>Meanwhile, <strong>CMI Energy</strong> has also inked three other contracts: one for 2 <strong>horizontal HRSGs</strong> for a <strong>combined cycle plant</strong> at St. Charles (Maryland, USA) - these will be behind GE gas turbines ; another one for a <strong>horizontal boiler</strong> to install at Kazan (Russia) and a third one for a <strong>vertical HRSG</strong> to install at Bheramara (Bengladesh).</p> <p>In addition to this, CMI Energy Indian licensee, <a title="Larsen &amp; Toubro" href="http://www.larsentoubro.com/lntcorporate/common/ui_templates/HtmlContainer.aspx?res=P_PWR_CGPP_BHRSG" target="_blank"><strong>Larsen &amp; Toubro</strong></a> (L &amp; T) has signed a new contract for a vertical boiler which will equip the Sikalbaha (225 MW) power station in Bangladesh.</p> <p>In total, these contracts bring to 17 the number of new <strong>HRSG&rsquo;s CMI</strong> has sold in just 3 months.</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[CMI: An innovative summer harvest]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/513/cmi%3A-an-innovative-summer-harvest</link> <description><![CDATA[The CMI Group won three major contracts this summer, each pertaining to products and services developed entirely by its technicians.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CMI Group won three major contracts this summer, each pertaining to products and services developed entirely by its technicians. The first pertains to the <a title="Solar receiver" href="##URL||STRUCT||Thermo-solar%20Boilers##"><strong>solar receiver</strong></a> of the first 24/7 thermal solar electric power plant in the world. The second pertains to <a title="Weapons systems" href="##URL||STRUCT||Weapon%20Systems##"><strong>weapons systems</strong></a>, simulators, training courses, maintenance services and spare parts for armed forces. The third pertains to a series of <a title="Heat treatment furnaces" href="##URL||STRUCT||Heat%20Treatment%20Furnaces##"><strong>heat treatment furnaces</strong></a> for parts dedicated to aeronautics. These three important contracts demonstrate yet again CMI&rsquo;s capacity to concentrate its innovation efforts on the concrete needs of its customers. <br /><br /><a title="CMI Energy" href="##URL||STRUCT||Energy##"><strong>CMI Energy</strong></a> has thus won its second contract for a <strong>thermal solar electric power plant receiver</strong>. After the receiver of the <strong>Khi Solar One</strong> power plant in South Africa, <strong>CMI Energy</strong> confirmed its pioneering position with a receiver for the <strong>Atacama 1</strong> plant in Chile. In addition to a more than double electrical capacity (110 MWe compared to 50 MWe), CMI is improving its technology further by using molten salts, which makes it possible to store solar energy for 17 hours. Atacama 1 will therefore be the first thermal solar electric power plant to operate 24/7 (round the clock, year round) and could be used as a base for the country&rsquo;s grid. <br /><br />For its part, <a title="CMI Defence" href="##URL||STRUCT||Defense##"><strong>CMI Defence</strong></a> won a subcontracting contract for a military programme by a Canadian vehicle manufacturer. This contract pertains to a delivery of a large series of <strong>gun-turret systems</strong> (<a title="Cockerill CT-CV 105 HP" href="##URL||STRUCT||CT-CV%20Weapon%20System%20(105%20mm)##"><strong>Cockerill CT-CV 105 HP</strong></a> and the <a title="Cockerill MC medium calibre" href="##URL||STRUCT||Medium%20Calibre##"><strong>Cockerill MC medium calibre</strong></a>), a series of <strong>simulation systems</strong> (vehicle- and non-vehicle-based) as well as support services (training in the handling and maintenance of systems and in military tactics, maintenance services, spare parts, etc.). This major contract will be performed over several years. It ensures recurrent turnover for <strong>CMI Defence</strong>, which will enable it to continue its technological and geographic development.<br /><br />For its part <a title="CMI Industry" href="##URL||STRUCT||Industry##"><strong>CMI Industry</strong></a> signed an order from an international customer for state-of-the-art <strong>furnaces dedicated to the thermal treatment</strong> of superalloy and titanium parts intended for the aeronautical sector. <br /><br /><strong>Bernard Serin, Chairman and Managing Director of the CMI Group</strong>: &ldquo;I often tell my teams that innovation creates the market. This has been confirmed yet again today. I am proud of the technicians and experts of CMI, who manage to provide innovative products adapted to the specific needs of the markets. <a title="Innovation" href="##URL||STRUCT||innovation##">Our innovative force</a>, combined with our ability to build on our technologies portfolio through acquisitions, as was the case this summer with Balteau and its water treatment solutions, gives me great confidence in the future of CMI and our capacity to generate sustainable growth in the regions in which we are established.&rdquo;</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Two new CMI boilers in service by 2016]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/511/two-new-cmi-boilers-in-service-by-2016</link> <description><![CDATA[Thanks to its experience and qualifications in the Russian market, CMI Energy has won a contract with GE France to supply a two pressure level horizontal Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) to equip the power station at Kazan (Tatarstan), Russia.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks to its experience and qualifications in the Russian market, <a title="CMI Energy" href="##URL||STRUCT||Energy##"><strong>CMI Energy</strong></a> has won a contract with <a title="GE France" href="http://www.ge.com/fr/" target="_blank"><strong>GE France</strong></a> to supply a two pressure level horizontal <a title="Heat Recovery Steam Generator" href="##URL||STRUCT||HRSG##"><strong>Heat Recovery Steam Generator</strong></a> (<a title="HRSG" href="##URL||STRUCT||HRSG##"><strong>HRSG</strong></a>) to equip the power station at Kazan (Tatarstan), Russia. It will be located behind a GE 9HA01 gas turbine. This <strong>ASME</strong> and <strong>CE</strong> stamped <strong>cogeneration boiler</strong> is designed to provide steam for existing steam turbines at the largest plant for producing polymers in Russia. Special note:&nbsp; This boiler is certified TR-CU (the new Customs Union regulations applicable in Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan). It will also be built under a sealed building due to the varying temperatures in Kazan, which can go from -47 degrees C to +38 degrees C. This new reference site places <strong>CMI Energy</strong> in a good position for acquiring new orders in Customs Union territory.</p> In addition, <strong>CMI Energy</strong> was awarded a contract with its Indian licensee <strong>Larsen &amp; Tourbro</strong> to supply modules and drums for a CMI triple pressure plus reheat vertical boiler. It will be installed behind a Mitsubishi gas turbine in the <strong>combined cycle plant</strong> of Bheramara in Bangladesh (360 MW).]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[CMI Group acquires Balteau]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/509/cmi-group-acquires-balteau</link> <description><![CDATA[On July 18th 2014, the CMI Group acquired Belgian company Balteau, a specialist in water intake, pumping, treatment and purifying.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On July 18<sup>th</sup> 2014, the <strong>CMI Group</strong> acquired Belgian company <strong>Balteau</strong>, a specialist in <strong>water intake, pumping, treatment and purifying</strong>. Up until now Balteau has been part of Dutch group <strong>Royal BAM</strong>. This operation enables CMI to further expand its offering of environmental solutions (which already covers the treatment of liquid, solid and gaseous industrial waste along with the energy efficiency of industrial installations), and to broaden its scope of activities towards public clients.</p> <p><strong>Balteau</strong> is a specialist in designing and realizing overall turnkey solutions in the domain of drinkable water and used water. It is based in Sprimont in the Li&egrave;ge region of Belgium.</p> <p><strong>Balteau</strong> is coming into <a href="##URL||STRUCT||Industry##"><strong>CMI Industry</strong></a>, one of the four sectors of the CMI Group. Jean Jouet, President of CMI Industry: &ldquo;The protection of the environment in general, and of water in particular, today represents major challenges at a worldwide level. The ambition of CMI is to play an active role in these domains, by developing an ever more complete offering of environmental solutions. We already provide industrialists with solutions for making their installations more efficient on the energy level, and for handling their waste, whether solid, liquid or gaseous. With the arrival of Balteau, we are broadening our range of solutions not just in water treatment, but we are also reaching out to other types of clients, in particular public clients. We wish the personnel of Balteau a warm welcome into our organization&rdquo;.</p> <p>Nico de Vries, President of the Board of the Royal BAM Group nv: &ldquo;We are delighted to hand over the reins of Balteau to an industrialist with an ambitious project. The obvious synergies and the complementary nature of the offering of Balteau and the CMI Group are guarantees of success and of expansion of this activity both in Belgium and on the export market. Full speed ahead for Balteau under its new colours, those of the CMI Group&rdquo;.</p> <p><a href="/upload/press/20140722--CMI-Group-acquires-Balteau--CMI-PR.pdf" target="_blank">Download the press release here.</a></p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2014 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Heat Treatment Furnaces: CMI Industry partners with aeronautics and nuclear]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/507/heat-treatment-furnaces%3A-cmi-industry-partners-with-aeronautics-and-nuclear</link> <description><![CDATA[CMI Industry in late 2014 will provide a new heat treatment furnace at the Advanced Forming Research Center (AFRC).]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="CMI Industry" href="##URL||STRUCT||Industry##"><strong>CMI Industry</strong></a> in late 2014 will provide a new <a title="Heat treatment furnace" href="##URL||STRUCT||Heat%20Treatment%20Furnaces##"><strong>heat treatment furnace</strong></a> at the <a title="AFRC" href="http://www.strath.ac.uk/afrc/" target="_blank"><strong>Advanced Forming Research Center (AFRC)</strong></a>. Located in Glasgow (Scotland), the AFRC was founded by, among others, such global aerospace giants as <strong>Boeing</strong> and <strong>Rolls Royce</strong>, our client <strong>Aubert &amp; Duval</strong>, and the <strong>University of Strathclyde</strong>.</p> <p>Developed by <strong>CMI Industry</strong>, this high-technology <a title="HTF" href="##URL||STRUCT||Heat%20Treatment%20Furnaces##"><strong>heat treatment furnace</strong></a> will enable the AFRC to accomplish different combustion tests. The objectives:&nbsp; to develop methods of fabrication and develop new metal processing techniques, to improve the performance of parts especially those entering into the makeup of aviation projects.</p> <p>In addition, <strong>CMI Industry</strong> has been chosen by <strong>Areva</strong> for the modernizing of the heat treatment line of <a title="CEZUS Rugles" href="http://www.areva.com/EN/operations-970/cezus-rugles-manufacture-of-flat-products.html" target="_blank"><strong>CEZUS Rugles</strong></a> (Eure, France), dedicated to zirconium metallurgy. CMI intervention will increase the performance of the line, especially at the cooling chamber. <strong>CMI Industry</strong> is supporting the design and implementation of this modernization and relies on teams from <a title="CMI Services" href="##URL||STRUCT||bu_Services##"><strong>CMI Services</strong></a> for dismantling and reassembly of equipment. The upgraded line will begin in August, 2014.</p> These two recent contracts with major customers again illustrate the ability of CMI Industry to provide tailor-made solutions of high-value-added technology.<br /><br /><br />]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Eurosatory: CMI Defence presents the Cockerill CPWS 20-25-30]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/505/eurosatory%3A-cmi-defence-presents-the-cockerill-cpws-20-25-30</link> <description><![CDATA[To increase the tactical options open to mechanised infantry, reconnaissance units and other light and highly mobile forces, and to increase their operational effectiveness and crew survivability, CMI Defence has developed the Cockerill CPWS protected med]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To increase the tactical options open to mechanised infantry, reconnaissance units and other light and highly mobile forces, and to increase their operational effectiveness and crew survivability, <a title="CMI Defence" href="##URL||STRUCT||Defense##"><strong>CMI Defence</strong></a> has developed the <a title="Cockerill CPWS" href="##URL||STRUCT||CPWS%2020-25-30##"><strong>Cockerill CPWS protected medium-calibre remote weapon station</strong></a>. The <strong>Cockerill CPWS</strong> offers a uniquely beneficial combination of high lethality, high crew protection and low weight (high mobility). Available with a wide variety of medium-calibre weapons, the <strong>Cockerill CPWS</strong> gives real teeth to modern light forces.</p> <p><strong>CMI Defence</strong> is acclaimed for its low-weight, high-impact weapon systems. Maintaining this tradition, the <strong>Cockerill CPWS</strong> is a remote weapon system that offers the firepower of a 20-30mm automatic cannon in a package weighing less than one tonne (basic). As exhibited at Eurosatory 2014, the system is full stabilized and offers 24 hour day/night operating capability. Importantly, a crew can fully serve and reload the weapon system from under armour. Because it is highly modular, the basic <strong>Cockerill CPWS system</strong> can be readily configured according to the Customer&rsquo;s operational need and budget.</p> <p>The Cockerill CPWS is designed to incorporate a range of 20-30mm automatic weapons. This permits a Customer to select the weapon that best meets his operational, cost and commonality needs. For example Cockerill CPWS is exhibited at Eurosatory 2014 in three different configurations:</p> <ul> <li>Cockerill CPWS 30 (mounting the ZTM-1 automatic cannon, firing 30mm x 165mm ammunition) on the BTR-3E 8x8 APC chassis.</li> <li>Cockerill CPWS 25 (mounting the ATK M242 chain gun, firing 25mm x 137mm ammunition) on the RTD VAB Mk3 6x6 APC chassis.</li> <li>Cockerill CPWS 30 (mounting the ATK M230LF chain gun, firing 30mm x 113mm ammunition) on the RTD CRAB 4x4 chassis.</li> </ul> <p>Depending on the type of weapon selected, the system can elevate from -10&deg; to +60&deg;. Similarly the Cockerill CPWS typically carries 150 rounds of ready-to-use medium calibre ammunition.</p> <p>Through innovative design, the Cockerill CPWS weighs less than one (1) tonne in its basic form. This permits the system to be mounted on a light armoured vehicle. The value of this capability to the serving solider is powerfully illustrated at Eurosatory by the CPWS 30 mounted on the RTD CRAB 4x4 chassis, giving protected 30mm lethality to a light six (6) tonne 4x4 vehicle.</p> <p>The exhibited Cockerill CPWS systems are equipped with a stabilized day/night (thermal) high-performance sighting system for 24/7 operation. The sighting system provides the User with a panoramic 360&deg; view, independent of turret position. When used to engage a target, the gun automatically aligns with the sighting system and a digital ballistic computer ensures very high hit probability when firing on the move. The Cockerill CPWS is ready be networked into a computer simulated training environment, permitting crews to undertake tactical training using their combat hardware, before disconnecting and returning the system to its normal duties.</p> <p>The innovative Cockerill CPWS concept provides armour protection for both equipment and operator. To preserve weapon system function and the safety of the operator during combat, the remote weapon system is completely enclosed in armour. The operator can fully access the weapon system from the safety of the vehicle. This permits him to undertake reloading and other duties without exposing himself to hostile fire. Featuring a stealth profile and selectable levels of ballistic armour, the Cockerill CPWS significantly increase the survivability of both combat-vehicle and crew.</p> <p>The remotely-operated Cockerill CPWS integrates proven advanced technologies with a range of medium calibre automatic weapons (20mm to 30mm). According to Customer need, the Cockerill CPWS provides stabilized, survivable, high lethality at low weight. It significantly increases the operational capability and flexibility of highly mobile armoured vehicles. The <strong>Cockerill CPWS</strong> gives real teeth to modern light forces.</p> <p><a href="/upload/press/20140617--CMI-Defence-presents-the-Cockerill-CPWS-20-25-30.pdf" target="_blank">Download the Press Release here.</a></p> <p>HD pictures of Cockerill CPWS-30:</p> <p><a title="CMI Defence Cockerill CPWS-30" href="/upload/press/CMI-Defence-Cockerill_CPWS-30_01.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="CMI Defence Cockerill CPWS-30" src="/upload/images/Corporate/CMI-Defence-Cockerill_CPWS-30_01_low.jpg" alt="CMI Defence Cockerill CPWS-30" width="160" height="107" /></a> <a title="CMI Defence Cockerill CPWS-30" href="/upload/press/CMI-Defence-Cockerill_CPWS-30_02.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="CMI Defence Cockerill CPWS-30" src="/upload/images/Corporate/CMI-Defence-Cockerill_CPWS-30_02_low.jpg" alt="CMI Defence Cockerill CPWS-30" width="160" height="107" /></a> <a title="CMI Defence Cockerill CPWS-30" href="/upload/press/CMI-Defence-Cockerill_CPWS-30_03.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="CMI Defence Cockerill CPWS-30" src="/upload/images/Corporate/CMI-Defence-Cockerill_CPWS-30_03_low.jpg" alt="CMI Defence Cockerill CPWS-30" width="160" height="107" /></a></p> <p>HD pictures of Cockerill CPWS-25:</p> <p><a title="CMI Defence Cockerill CPWS-25" href="/upload/press/CMI-Defence-Cockerill-CPWS-25_01.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="CMI Defence Cockerill CPWS-25" src="/upload/images/Corporate/CMI-Defence-Cockerill-CPWS-25_01_low.jpg" alt="CMI Defence Cockerill CPWS-25" width="160" height="107" /></a>&nbsp;<a title="CMI Defence Cockerill CPWS-25" href="/upload/press/CMI-Defence-Cockerill-CPWS-25_02.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="CMI Defence Cockerill CPWS-25" src="/upload/images/Corporate/CMI-Defence-Cockerill-CPWS-25_02_low.jpg" alt="CMI Defence Cockerill CPWS-25" width="160" height="107" /></a> <a title="CMI Defence Cockerill CPWS-25" href="/upload/press/CMI-Defence-Cockerill-CPWS-25_03.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="CMI Defence Cockerill CPWS-25" src="/upload/images/Corporate/CMI-Defence-Cockerill-CPWS-25_03_low.jpg" alt="CMI Defence Cockerill CPWS-25" width="160" height="126" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2014 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Eurosatory: CMI Defence networks embedded and external simulation systems]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/504/eurosatory%3A-cmi-defence-networks-embedded-and-external-simulation-systems</link> <description><![CDATA[In addition to its renowned and expanding Cockerill Weapon Systems range, CMI Defence offers a family of networkable, flexible, training and simulation systems.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>In addition to its renowned and expanding <a title="Cockerill Weapon Systems" href="##URL||STRUCT||Weapon%20Systems##"><strong>Cockerill Weapon Systems range</strong></a>, <a title="CMI Defence" href="##URL||STRUCT||Defense##"><strong>CMI Defence</strong></a> offers a family of networkable, flexible, training and <strong>simulation systems</strong>. CMI Defence&rsquo;s solutions come in three configurations: static systems, embedded turret simulators and mobile simulation systems. Now in service, CMI Defence&rsquo;s simulation solutions offer infinitely variable interactive scenarios and advanced post-action reviews and analysis. At Eurosatory 2014, CMI Defence demonstrates the networking of its different systems in order to simultaneously train multiple crews within the same virtual environment.</p> <p>Training operational units in the correct use of their equipment. Practicing intervention procedures. Preparation for, and conduct of, operations. Help with tactical decision-making. All of these are fundamental requirements for armed forces. CMI Defence, the world leader in flexible, high-power weapon systems for light and medium weight armoured vehicles, cost-effectively satisfies these requirements through new modular simulation devices for its weapon systems.</p> <p>Based on the intensive use of COTS solutions, <strong>CMI Defence&rsquo;s training and simulation systems</strong> are high-performance tools that offer diverse interactive scenarios and advanced post-action review and analysis. CMI Defence&rsquo;s philosophies have been realised in a family of flexible tools that are readily adaptable to meet the individual needs of real-world Users. Recent developments have removed historical boundary limitations and the respective simulation systems can now be fully integrated. This combination removes training area restrictions and enables the deployment of mobile simulation-based training systems.</p> <p><strong>CMI Defence&rsquo;s turrets and weapon systems</strong> use a common basic electronic and computing system, with which CMI Defence&rsquo;s simulation systems are easily networked. The advantages of this ability to connect and disconnect CMI Defence&rsquo;s various combat systems with a virtual training environment are clearly demonstrated at Eurosatory 2014, where CMI Defence is showing two of its training and simulation products applied to the Cockerill LCTS 90MP turret hardware. A Turret Embedded System is networked to an external PC-based simulation system. This use of operational hardware within the simulation system gives very high realism for the turret crew, increases the adaptability of the training system, and increases the scope of training objectives. This is further demonstrated at Eurosatory 2014 on the Vulcain stand, where CMI Defence has connected an &lsquo;Embedded&rsquo; Cockerill LCTS 90MP turret to an extensive third-party simulation network. Up to five (5) other simulators are connected to the Cockerill LCTS 90MP Embedded Simulator system to enable multi-arms training (including infantry &amp; helicopter support within the same scenario).</p> <p>The networking of embedded turret hardware within a scalable, flexible and highly effective computer simulation system permits CMI Defence to significantly increase the cost-effectiveness of training and the operational effectiveness of a Force.</p> <p><a href="/upload/press/20140617--CMI-Defence-networks-embedded-and-external-simulation-systems.pdf" target="_blank">Download the Press Release here.</a></p> <p>Download HD picture here:</p> <p><a title="CMI Defence Simulation System" href="/upload/press/CMI-Defence-Cockerill_Embedded_Simulation_System.JPG" target="_blank"><img title="CMI Defence Simulation System" src="/upload/images/Corporate/Cockerill_Embedded_Simulation_System_low.jpg" alt="CMI Defence Simulation System" width="107" height="160" /></a></p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Eurosatory: CMI Defence and BAE Systems Hägglunds present the CV90105]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/502/eurosatory%3A-cmi-defence-and-bae-systems-hagglunds-present-the-cv90105</link> <description><![CDATA[Global demand for medium tanks continues to strengthen.&nbsp; At Eurosatory 2014, CMI Defence and BAE Systems H&auml;gglunds present a new medium tank concept. ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Global demand for medium tanks continues to strengthen.&nbsp; At Eurosatory 2014, CMI Defence and BAE Systems H&auml;gglunds present a new medium tank concept.&nbsp; The system integrates the Cockerill XC-8 turret and the CV90 tracked chassis.&nbsp; With a system weight of some 25 tonnes, the concept offers advanced 105mm or 120mm firepower with high operational flexibility and tactical mobility.</strong></p> <p>The Cockerill XC-8 is a low-weight concept-turret that recognises divergent market requirements; specifically for the broad operational flexibility demanded by the medium-tank requirement, and for the narrower, more specialised anti-armour requirement.&nbsp; Thus one of two low-recoil force guns may be fitted in the XC-8.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>The Cockerill 105mm high pressure gun provides crew commanders with a wide choice of ammunition to suit the tactical situation; it fires all NATO-standard 105mm types and the Cockerill Falarick 105 Gun Launched Anti Tank Guided Missile (GLATGM).&nbsp; Elevating to +42&deg; this weapon delivers exceptional engagement capability in complex terrain, an indirect-fire HE capability to beyond 10km range, and the GLATGM permits heavy armour to be engaged at extended ranges.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>The Cockerill 120mm high pressure gun provides a strengthened anti-armour capability.&nbsp; This weapon fires all NATO-standard 120mm smoothbore ammunition and the Cockerill Falarick 120 GLATGM, which permits the effective engagement and penetration of heavy armour to beyond 5km range.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Both guns are employed using a common high performance, digital, fully-stabilised, day/night weapon control system.&nbsp; Turret weight is kept low through the use of a bustle-mounted autoloader, which permits a two-person crew.&nbsp; The Cockerill XC-8 concept-turret draws on the proven modular technology of the established Cockerill CT-CV 105HP turret.&nbsp; This latter turret is now entering production and this permits the XC-8 to be realised at low risk.</p> <p>The CV90 is the most versatile tracked vehicle available today. In-service with six (6) different nations and combat proven by three (3) of these, it is a stunning example of uncompromising combat vehicle design.&nbsp; Wherever CV90 family is deployed, it provides cutting-edge tactical and strategic mobility, anti-armour capability and class-leading levels of survivability.</p> <p>CV90 is famous as an Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) but the CV90 family comprises many other successful variants such as Armoured Recovery Vehicle, Forward Observer Vehicle, Command &amp; Control Vehicle and Anti Aircraft Vehicle. Benefitting from BAE Systems H&auml;gglunds consistent investment in technology and capability development, the latest incarnation of CV90 is the Armadillo.&nbsp; The CV90 Armadillo, combines unprecedented levels of modularity with even greater levels of protection, operational flexibility and payload capacity.</p> <p>The combination of the Cockerill XC-8 turret with the combat-proven BAE Systems H&auml;gglunds CV90 chassis promises a great advance in terms of medium-weight direct-fire capability.&nbsp; The CV90105 concept offers highly effective and flexible lethality with market-leading strategic mobility, tactical mobility and reliability.</p> <p>The future is uncertain.&nbsp; CV90105 offers the capability to effectively manage the operational challenges of today, with the operational flexibility and growth potential to do the same into the long-term future.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="319"> <p><strong>About CMI Defence</strong></p> <p><em>Throughout the world, the Cockerill name embodies long-standing excellence in flexible, low-weight, high-impact, weapon systems. Under the CMI company, the Cockerill brand is successfully delivering cutting-edge capability to modern high-mobility land forces.&nbsp; The core of the Cockerill brand &ndash; heavy firepower at light weight &ndash; remains constant.</em><em>&nbsp; Recognized as designer and integrator of weapon systems, CMI Defence offers a complete capability solution including hardware, comprehensive training, simulation, spares, maintenance support and through-life capability upgrade services.&nbsp; CMI Defence is the undisputed leader in multifunctional, high-power weapon systems for light and medium weight armoured vehicles</em><em>. </em><em></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> <td valign="top" width="319"> <p><strong>About </strong><strong>BAE Systems H&auml;gglunds</strong><strong></strong></p> <p><em>BAE Systems is a global defence and security company with approximately 88,200 employees worldwide. The Company delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and support services. BAE Systems H&auml;gglunds focuses on the design, manufacturing, integration and support of a wide range of military vehicles to customers worldwide. Our primary products are m</em><em>edium weight combat vehicle family</em><em>, a</em><em>rmoured all-terrain vehicle family</em><em>, l</em><em>ogistical support and services</em><em> and h</em><em>ybrid electric drive systems for the civilian market.</em><strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em></em></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> You are warmly invited to view and discuss the CV90105 at the CMI Defence stand at Eurosatory Hall 5, stand numbers K338 &amp; K337. <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="/upload/press/20140611--CMI-Defence-and-BAE-Systems-Hagglunds_CV90105.pdf" target="_blank">Download the Press Release here.</a></p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Images</span></strong></p> <p>Three high-resolution images of CV90105 are available for publication (see overleaf).</p> <a href="/upload/press/CMI-Defence-Cockerill-105mm-CV90_002.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="CV90105" src="/upload/images/Corporate/CMI-Defence-Cockerill-105mm-CV90_002_low.jpg" alt="CV90105" width="160" height="107" /></a>&nbsp; <a href="/upload/press/CMI-Defence-Cockerill-105mm-CV90_003.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="CV 90105" src="/upload/images/Corporate/CMI-Defence-Cockerill-105mm-CV90_003_low.jpg" alt="CV 90105" width="160" height="107" /></a>&nbsp; <a href="/upload/press/CMI-Defence-Cockerill-105mm_CV90-001.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="CV 90105" src="/upload/images/Corporate/CMI-Defence-Cockerill-105mm_CV90-001_low.jpg" alt="CV 90105" width="160" height="107" /></a>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[CMI Defence to Exhibit New COMMANDO™ Select 90mm Direct Fire Vehicle at Eurosatory]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/503/cmi-defence-to-exhibit-new-commando-select-90mm-direct-fire-vehicle-at-eurosatory</link> <description><![CDATA[EUROSATORY:&nbsp; Infantry-led mounted and dismounted operations are in ever greater need of effective fire support.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>EUROSATORY:&nbsp; Infantry-led mounted and dismounted operations are in ever greater need of effective fire support.&nbsp; Peacekeeping, reconnaissance and counter-insurgency operations have the same need.&nbsp; To help meet this need, Textron Systems&rsquo; Marine &amp; Land Systems has teamed with CMI Defence to integrate the Cockerill CSE 90LP turret with its COMMANDO Select 4x4 armoured vehicle.&nbsp; The resulting COMMANDO Select 90mm Direct Fire Vehicle (on display at Eurosatory Hall 5, stand numbers K338 &amp; K337) offers heavy organic direct fire-support to light and highly mobile armoured forces.</strong></p> <p>The Cockerill CSE 90LP is a low-weight two-person turret. Featuring the proven Cockerill 90mm low pressure gun (of which some 2,500 units have been sold) the turret delivers a range of highly effective rounds from bunker-busting HE to APFSDS-T, HEAT-T, Smoke and Canister.&nbsp; These rounds are accurately delivered around the clock using electrically-powered gun drives and a night/day digital fire control system.&nbsp; The low weight of the Cockerill CSE 90LP turret allows the COMMANDO to maintain its highly mobile characteristics.&nbsp; Despite its high capability and advanced design, the Cockerill CSE 90LP turret is simple to use and ruggedly reliable in the field; a real soldier&rsquo;s tool.</p> <p>Textron Systems&rsquo; Marine &amp; Land Systems&rsquo; COMMANDO Select four-wheeled armoured personnel carriers offer an enhanced combination of lethality, survivability, mobility and sustainability. Exceptional crew protection is built into all COMMANDO Select vehicles, which are in use today by the Afghan National Army. Greater survivability, however, doesn&rsquo;t mean sacrificing vehicle mobility. Rigorously tested and proven in the toughest environments, COMMANDO Select vehicles utilize a V-Hull with all systems protected under armor to deliver superior mine-blast protection while also providing unmatched on-road/off-road mobility.</p> <p>The 90mm Direct Fire Vehicle variant combines the full range of combat-tested COMMANDO Select vehicle capabilities with Cockerill&rsquo;s tested 90mm turret for additional firepower and lethality.</p> <p>The combination of the Cockerill CSE 90LP turret with the COMMANDO Select 4x4 armoured vehicle offers the user:</p> &nbsp; <ul> <li>Excellent tactical and strategic mobility</li> <li>Highly effective organic direct fire-support by day and by night</li> <li>Broad range of tactical options (from peace-keeping to counter-insurgency to conventional war fighting)</li> <li>High survivability</li> <li>Simplicity of use and support</li> <li>Rugged reliability in the field</li> <li>The confidence of proven, in-service, systems.</li> </ul> <p>The Cockerill CSE 90LP turret, joined with the combat-proven COMMANDO armoured vehicle chassis, promises a great advance in terms of organic direct-fire capability for light armoured forces.&nbsp; The COMMANDO Select 90mm Direct Fire Vehicle is a cost-effective force multiplier that delivers flexible lethality together with high strategic mobility, tactical mobility, survivability and reliability.</p> &nbsp;<br /> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="319"> <p><strong>About CMI Defence</strong></p> <p><em>Throughout the world, the Cockerill name embodies long-standing excellence in flexible, low-weight, high-impact, weapon systems.&nbsp; Under the CMI Company, the Cockerill brand is successfully delivering cutting-edge capability to modern high-mobility land forces.&nbsp; The core of the Cockerill brand &ndash; heavy firepower at light weight &ndash; remains constant.</em><em>&nbsp; Recognized as designer and integrator of weapon systems, CMI Defence offers a complete capability solution including hardware, comprehensive training, simulation, spares, maintenance support and through-life capability upgrade services.&nbsp; CMI Defence is the undisputed leader in multifunctional, high-power weapon systems for light and medium weight armoured vehicles. </em><em></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> <td valign="top" width="319"> <p><strong>About </strong><strong>Textron Systems</strong><strong></strong></p> <p><em>Textron Systems&rsquo; businesses develop and integrate products, services and support for aerospace and defense customers, as well as civil and commercial customers including those in law enforcement, security, border patrol and critical infrastructure protection around the globe.&nbsp; Harnessing agility and a broad base of expertise, Textron Systems&rsquo; innovative businesses design, manufacture, field and support comprehensive solutions that expand customer capabilities and deliver value. Textron Systems consists of its Advanced Information Solutions, Electronic Systems, Geospatial Solutions, Lycoming Engines, Marine &amp; Land Systems, Support Solutions, TRU Simulation + Training, Unmanned Systems and Weapon &amp; Sensor Systems businesses. More information is available at www.textronsystems.com</em><em>.</em><strong><em> </em></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>You are warmly invited to view and discuss the COMMANDO Select 90mm Direct Fire Vehicle at the CMI Defence stand at Eurosatory Hall 5, stand numbers K338 &amp; K337.</p> <p><a href="/upload/press/20140616--CMI-Defence-to-Exhibit-New-COMMANDO-Select-90mm-Direct-Fire-Vehicle-at-Eurosatory--CMI-PR.pdf" target="_blank">Download the Press Release here.</a></p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Images</span></strong><strong>: </strong>Three high-resolution images of the COMMANDO Select 90mm Direct Fire Vehicle are available for publication:</p> <p><a href="/upload/press/20140114_CMI_CSE90LP_firing_016.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="CSE 90LP" src="/upload/images/Corporate/20140114_CMI_CSE90LP_firing_016_low.jpg" alt="CSE 90LP" width="160" height="107" /></a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="/upload/press/20140114_CMI_CSE90LP_mobility_007.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="CSE 90LP" src="/upload/images/Corporate/20140114_CMI_CSE90LP_mobility_007_low.jpg" alt="CSE 90LP" width="160" height="107" /></a>&nbsp; <a href="/upload/press/20140115_CMI_CSE90LP_mobility_025.jpg" target="_blank"><img title="CSE 90LP" src="/upload/images/Corporate/20140115_CMI_CSE90LP_mobility_025_low.jpg" alt="CSE 90LP" width="160" height="107" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Publication of the 2013 Activity Report]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/501/publication-of-the-2013-activity-report</link> <description><![CDATA[The CMI Group 2013 Activity Report is online.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CMI Group 2013 Activity Report is online. Entitled &lsquo;Fighting Spirit&rsquo;, it retraces not only CMI victories and difficulties of the year 2013, but also its substantial ambitions for the seasons to come.</p> <p>The metaphor of rugby, which has been used to illustrate this year&rsquo;s reporting, evokes the commitment and perseverance of the CMI teams in order to gain ground in a very competitive economic environment. As with the best rugby teams, the CMI teams have demonstrated their cohesion and their complementary natures to achieve some significant results.</p> Discover the <a title="CMI 2013 Activity report" href="/upload/downloads/Corporate/CMI-Activity-Report-2013.pdf" target="_blank">2013 CMI Activity Report in .PDF format</a> or <a title="CMI 2013 Activity report" href="/en/brochures" target="_top">order a copy on this page</a>. You can also find here <a title="2013 in pictures" href="/en/p/2013">CMI&rsquo;s 2013 year in pictures</a> and <a title="Key figures" href="/en/keyfigures" target="_top">CMI Group&rsquo;s key figures</a>.]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2014 11:04:20 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Turret and onboard simulation: CMI sets the pace at Eurosatory]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/499/turret-and-onboard-simulation%3A-cmi-sets-the-pace-at-eurosatory</link> <description><![CDATA[CMI Defence will participate in Eurosatory 2014 (Paris, France) in a further demonstration of Vulcain.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="Titredudocument"><a title="CMI Defence" href="##URL||STRUCT||Defense##"><strong>CMI Defence</strong></a> will participate in <a title="Eurosatory 2014" href="http://www.eurosatory.com" target="_blank"><strong>Eurosatory 2014</strong></a> (Paris, France) in a further demonstration of Vulcain. This initiative of the French army is for networking&nbsp; different <strong>simulation</strong>, communication and command systems to enable real-time training on various weaponry (infantry, cavalry, Land Army Light Aviation&mdash;i.e., ALAT&hellip;) during a common tactical mission. The challenge is to simultaneously connect as many armored vehicles among them as possible so that the forces train on tactical scenarios with a realistic volume of strength.</p> <p class="Titredudocument">In partnership with <strong>Silkan</strong>, <a title="CMI Defence" href="##URL||STRUCT||Defense##"><strong>CMI Defence</strong></a> will therefore provide an <strong>onboard simulator</strong> connected to a <a title="Cockerill LCTS90" href="##URL||STRUCT||LCTS90%20Weapon%20System%20(90%20mm)##"><strong>90MM caliber Cockerill turret</strong></a> and networked to all simulators dedicated to the training on each weapon. Beyond the technical and operational success of this concept, <strong>CMI Defence</strong> once again demonstrates the interest in the onboard simulator, as it is the only such offering on the market today.</p> <p class="Titredudocument">As a reminder, <strong>CMI Defence</strong> participated in a first presentation of Vulcain at the Simops forum, which was held at the <a href="http://www.defense.gouv.fr/terre/formation-entrainement/formation/specialisee/ecole-de-cavalerie" target="_blank">cavalry school at Saumur</a> (France) in March.</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[CMI Services provides leases and maintenance for 5 shunting locomotives]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/495/cmi-services-provides-leases-and-maintenance-for-5-shunting-locomotives</link> <description><![CDATA[CMI Services began the first quarter of 2014 with three rent-maintenance leases for a total of 5 shunting locomotives.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="CMI Services" href="##URL||STRUCT||bu_Services##"><strong>CMI Services</strong></a> began the first quarter of 2014 with three <a title="Renting and maintenance" href="##URL||STRUCT||Location-Maintenance##"><strong>rent-maintenance leases</strong></a> for a total of 5 <a title="Shunting locomotives" href="##URL||STRUCT||Shunting%20locomotives##"><strong>shunting locomotives</strong></a>.</p> <p>Three <strong>Cockerill NH500B locomotives</strong> are thus made available to <a title="Volvic (Danone)" href="http://www.danone.com/en/for-all/our-4-business-lines/waters/our-brands/buid/volvic/" target="_blank"><strong>Eaux de Volvic (Danone Group</strong></a>, France) for connections between the production site and the local train station. The vehicles were registered for the occasion by the <strong>SNCF</strong> [i.e., National Society of French Railways]. This <strong>locomotive rent-maintenance lease</strong> covers a period of four years.</p> <p>A <strong>Cockerill NH300B locomotive</strong> is available to <strong>Sinterco</strong> (Marche-les-Dames, Belgium), in a joint venture between <a title="Groupe Lhoist" href="http://www.lhoist.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Groupe Lhoist</strong></a> and the Brazilian company <a title="Magnesita" href="http://www.magnesita.com.br/en/home" target="_blank"><strong>Magnesita</strong></a>. It will be used for two years between the Sinterco quarry and the nearest railway station of the <strong>SNCB</strong> [i.e., National Society of Belgian Railways].</p> <p>The third contract is for the <strong>lease and maintenance of a Cockerill NH500B shunting locomotive</strong> at <a title="Terminal Container de Athus" href="http://www.tca.be/en/index.htm" target="_blank"><strong>Terminal Container de Athus</strong></a> (Belgium), to shuttle between TCA and the SNCB station. These last two vehicles are approved by the SNCB.</p> The maintenance of these 5 <strong>shunting locomotives</strong> will be divided between the Belgian teams of <a title="CMI Locos Diesel" href="##URL||STRUCT||CMI%20Locos%20Diesel##"><strong>CMI Locos Diesel</strong></a> and the French teams of <a title="CMI Maintenance Est" href="##URL||STRUCT||CMI%20Maintenance%20Est##"><strong>CMI Maintenance Est</strong></a>.]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2014 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[CMI modernizes the skinpass of Outokumpu Nirosta (Germany)]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/489/cmi-modernizes-the-skinpass-of-outokumpu-nirosta-%28germany%29</link> <description><![CDATA[CMI Industry has received an order by the Finnish steelmaker Outokumpu Nirosta to modernize the skinpass mill at its production site in Krefeld (Germany).]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="CMI Industry" href="##URL||STRUCT||Industry##"><strong>CMI Industry</strong></a> has received an order by the Finnish steelmaker <a title="Outokumpu Nirosta" href="https://www.outokumpu.com/en/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank"><strong>Outokumpu Nirosta</strong></a> to modernize the <a title="Skinpass mill" href="##URL||STRUCT||2/4/6%20Hi%20Skin%20Pass%20Mill##"><strong>skinpass mill</strong></a> at its production site in Krefeld (Germany). Specifically, the operation consists of the design, supply and assembly of a new anti-crimping roll and all necessary adaptations (hydraulics, electrical&hellip;).</p> <p>Startup of the <strong>modernized skinpass</strong> is scheduled for September 2014. This <strong>skinpass upgrade</strong> is supported by the German teams of the Metals division of <strong>CMI Industry</strong>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Asembly of the CMI thermo-solar receiver of Khi Solar One (South Africa) begins]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/483/asembly-of-the-cmi-thermo-solar-receiver-of-khi-solar-one-%28south-africa%29-begins</link> <description><![CDATA[Operations for assembling the thermo-solar receiver CMI Energy delivers to the Khi Solar One power plant in Upington (South Africa) began in early March.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Operations for assembling the <a title="Thermal-solar receiver" href="##URL||STRUCT||Thermo-solar%20Boilers##"><strong>thermo-solar receiver</strong></a> <a title="CMI Energy" href="##URL||STRUCT||Energy##"><strong>CMI Energy</strong></a> delivers to the <strong>Khi Solar One</strong> power plant in Upington (South Africa) began in early March.&nbsp;The West Cavity high-pressure drum (100 tons) and part of its support floor (50 tons) were raised to the top of the 200 meters high tower at the 50 MWe plant.</p> <strong>CMI Energy</strong> won this <strong>thermal-solar boiler</strong> order in 2012 with the Spanish company <a title="Abengoa Solar" href="http://www.abengoasolar.com/corp/web/en/index.html" target="_blank"><strong>Abengoa Solar</strong></a>. Parallel to the realization of this project, CMI Energy continues work on its technological development. It has optimized the design of its <strong>thermo-solar receivers</strong>, adapting them for power plants of greater capacity (up to 400 MWe).]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[CMI Engineer wins award for his doctoral thesis]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/481/cmi-engineer-wins-award-for-his-doctoral-thesis</link> <description><![CDATA[In February, Thomas Gernay, a project engineer at CMI Energy, won an award for his doctoral thesis.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>In February, Thomas Gernay, a project engineer at <a title="CMI Energy" href="##URL||STRUCT||Energy##"><strong>CMI Energy</strong></a>, won an international award for his doctoral thesis. In this work, he developed a mathematical model to improve the fire resistance of concrete buildings. The prize was awarded by the <a title="International Association for Fire Safety Science" href="http://www.iafss.org/&lrm;" target="_blank"><strong>International Association for Fire Safety Science</strong></a> (<strong>IAFSS</strong>), the largest scientific organization in the area, during its triennial symposium at Christchurch (New Zealand).</p> <p>The work is entitled <em>A multiaxial constitutive model for concrete in the fire situation including transient creep and cooling down phases. </em>Thomas Gernay defended the thesis at the <a title="Universit&eacute; de Li&egrave;ge" href="http://www.ulg.ac.be/cms/c_3923064/fr/meilleure-these-europe-afrique-en-securite-incendie" target="_blank"><strong>University of Li&egrave;ge (ULg)</strong></a> in October, 2012 under the supervision of Professor Jean-Marc Franssen of the Architecture, Geology, Environment &amp; Constructions (<a title="ArGEnCo" href="http://www.facsa.ulg.ac.be/cms/c_599551/fr/accueil" target="_blank"><strong>ArGEnCo</strong></a>) Department at ULg. After developing the model, Thomas Gernay implemented it in <strong>SAFIR</strong> software, to which he has contributed. SAFIR is now used worldwide by more than 140 specialists in fire safety.</p> <p>Thomas Gernay joined some <a title="Talents" href="##URL||STRUCT||talents##"><strong>600 engineers at CMI Group</strong></a> in April, 2013. Thanks to them, each day CMI expands the boundaries of technology to meet the increasing demands of its customers.</p> <p>Featured here in video (in French), is a presentation by Thomas Gernay at the 2013 edition of the competition: &ldquo;My Thesis in 180 seconds.&rdquo;</p> <p><iframe style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cvz5ur2eS0M?rel=0" frameborder="0" width="320" height="180"></iframe></p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Belgium : CMI modernizes a heat treatment furnace at GDF Suez Cofely Fabricom]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/479/belgium-%3A-cmi-modernizes-a-heat-treatment-furnace-at-gdf-suez-cofely-fabricom</link> <description><![CDATA[CMI Industry was awarded the contract for the modernization of a heat treatment furnace for Cofely Fabricom Grimbergen, Belgium), a subsidiary of GDF Suez]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="CMI Industry" href="##URL||STRUCT||Industry##">CMI Industry</a> was awarded the contract for the modernization of a <strong><a href="##URL||STRUCT||Heat%20Treatment%20Furnaces%20(link)##">heat treatment furnace</a></strong> for <a title="Cofely Fabricom" href="http://www.cofelyfabricom-gdfsuez.com/en/expertisesandservices/Pages/Induction-bending.aspx" target="_blank">Cofely Fabricom</a> (Grimbergen, Belgium), a subsidiary of GDF Suez. The involvement of <strong>CMI Industry</strong> includes the supply of combustion equipment, modification of refractories, instrumentation, automation, and dismantling and assembly of the furnace.</p> <p>This <strong>modernization</strong> will improve the thermal capacity of the heaters, the temperature homogeneity, and environmental performance of the equipment. The movable hearth furnace deals with curved induction steel tubes for thermal, nuclear, oil and gas industries: pipelines, onshore and offshore pipeline installations as well as pipe work and welded constructions.</p> <p>Commissioning of the heat treatment furnace is scheduled for August 2014.</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[CMI takes a stake in the capital of Xylowatt]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/476/cmi-takes-a-stake-in-the-capital-of-xylowatt</link> <description><![CDATA[On February 5th 2014, CMI Group (Cockerill Maintenance &amp; Ing&eacute;nierie) and Air Liquide took a stake in the capital of Xylowatt, a company active in clean gas solutions from biomass and waste materials.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On February 5<sup>th</sup> 2014, <strong>CMI Group</strong> (<strong>Cockerill Maintenance &amp; Ing&eacute;nierie</strong>) and <a title="Air Liquide" href="http://www.airliquide.be/" target="_blank">Air Liquide</a> took a stake in the capital of<a title=" Xylowatt" href="http://www.xylowatt.com" target="_blank"><strong> Xylowatt</strong></a>, a company active in clean gas solutions from biomass and waste materials. This transaction is completed by cooperation agreements for the industrialisation of Xylowatt&rsquo;s <strong>NOTAR<sup>&reg;</sup></strong> solution, which involves the production of clean gas from biomass and waste materials, through processes of air and oxygen gasification.</p> <p><strong>CMI</strong> has <strong>engineering</strong>, <strong>project management</strong> and technical capacities and skills which complement the functional skills of Xylowatt in gasification. Their multiple skills will be able to be deployed to optimise the <strong>NOTAR</strong><sup>&reg;</sup> solution and operate it at an industrial level.</p> <p>Jean Jouet, CMI Group Chief Technology Officer: &ldquo;The Xylowatt technology completes our offering of environmental solutions. We are already active in <a title="Energy Efficiency Solutions" href="##URL||STRUCT||Energy%20Efficiency%20Solutions##"><strong>energy efficiency</strong></a>, in the <a title="Treatment of liquid industrial effluents" href="##URL||STRUCT||Liquid%20effluent%20treatment%20solutions%20and%20services##"><strong>treatment of liquids</strong></a>, <a title="Air and Gas Treatment" href="/en/news-view/453/cmi-acquires-europe-environnement"><strong>gas</strong> </a>and certain <a title="Multiple Hearth Furnace (Nesa Solutions)" href="##URL||STRUCT||NESA%20Solutions:%20Multiple%20Hearth%20Furnace%20(M.H.F.)%20and%20Shaft%20kiln%20(S.K.)##"><strong>solid materials</strong></a>. Making use of waste material to produce energy clearly forms part of the challenges which motivate us&rdquo;.</p> <p>More info in this <a href="/upload/press/20140205--AL-and-CMI-take-a-stake-in-the-capital-of-Xylowatt--CP.pdf" target="_blank">Press Release</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[CMI Industry commissions ArcelorMittal Eisenhüttenstadt skin pass mill]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/459/cmi-industry-commissions-arcelormittal-eisenhuttenstadt-skin-pass-mill</link> <description><![CDATA[On January 17th, 2013, CMI Industry finalized the commissioning of the new skin pass line for ArcelorMittal Eisenh&uuml;ttenstadt (Germany). The new skin pass area is integrated into the continuous galvanizing line at the site.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On January 17<sup>th</sup>, 2013, <a title="CMI Industry" href="##URL||STRUCT||Industry##"><strong>CMI Industry</strong></a> finalized the commissioning of the new <a title="Skin Pass" href="##URL||STRUCT||2/4/6%20Hi%20Skin%20Pass%20Mill##"><strong>skin pass mill</strong></a> for <a title="ArcelorMittal Eisenh&uuml;ttenstadt" href="http://fce.arcelormittal.com/eisenhuettenstadt" target="_blank">ArcelorMittal Eisenh&uuml;ttenstadt</a> (Germany). The new skin pass area is integrated into the <a title="continuous galvanizing line" href="##URL||STRUCT||Continuous%20Hot%20Dip%20Galvanizing%20Lines##"><strong>continuous galvanizing line</strong></a> at the site.</p> <p><strong>CMI Industry</strong> was in charge of the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of the <strong>skin pass mill</strong>. Four of its Business Units were involved in this global project: <a title="CMI FPE" href="##URL||STRUCT||CMI%20FPE##"><strong>CMI FPE</strong></a> (India), <a title="CMI Metallurgy" href="##URL||STRUCT||CMI%20Metallurgy##"><strong>CMI Metallurgy</strong></a> (Belgium), <a title="CMI M+W Engineering" href="/en/p/cmi-m-w-engineering"><strong>CMI M+W Engineering</strong></a> (Germany) and <strong>CMI Iberica</strong> (Spain).</p> <p>The entire project was completed in two years, but the installation of the <strong>skin pass mill</strong> did not require more than a one month interruption of the <strong>galvanizing line</strong>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[CMI among Europe’s top high performance digital simulation]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/457/cmi-among-europes-top-high-performance-digital-simulation</link> <description><![CDATA[In early November, CMI Defence inaugurated its new facilities on the campus of Ter@tec (Bruy&egrave;re-le-Chatel, near Paris, France), the European center of excellence in high-performance computer simulation.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In early November, <a title="CMI Defence" href="##URL||STRUCT||Defense##"><strong>CMI Defence</strong></a> inaugurated its new facilities on the campus of <a title="Ter@tec" href="http://www.teratec.eu/" target="_blank"><strong>Ter@tec</strong></a> (Bruy&egrave;re-le-Chatel, near Paris, France), the European center of excellence in high-performance computer simulation. Created at the initiative of the <a title="CEA" href="http://www.cea.fr/" target="_blank"><strong>CEA</strong> </a>(Commission of Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies), <strong>Ter@tec</strong> is a major European player in simulation and supercomputing. It includes more than sixty companies and research laboratories.</p> <p>After a first installation in Lorraine in 2011, this new facility confirms the expansion of <strong>CMI Defence in France</strong>, where it deploys its solutions developed for <a title="Weapon Systems" href="##URL||STRUCT||Weapon%20Systems##"><strong>20 to 120 mm caliber weapon systems</strong></a> for light and medium weight armored vehicles as well as its support services to maintain systems in operational conditions. This Parisian base reinforces its involvement within the network of French weapons specialists. As a reminder, <strong>CMI Defence</strong> is since 2011 a member of <a title="GICAT" href="http://www.gicat.com/fr/" target="_blank"><strong>GICAT</strong></a>, the group of French Industries in land defense.</p> <p>More specifically, the <strong>Ter@tec</strong> presence marks a new stage in CMI Defence&rsquo;s development strategy in the <strong>modeling and simulation</strong> business. It should enable it to consolidate its leading position in the development of <strong>onboard simulations</strong> (such as its globally-unique plug and play system on turrets), and also on modeling applications for decision-making tools. <strong>CMI Defence simulators</strong> make it possible to virtually reproduce military theatres of operations and enable squads to operate in a time and space frame that is elastic, controllable, reproducible and analyzable at will. They are, therefore, ideal for technical, operational and tactical training of armed forces.</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[CMI acquires Europe Environnement]]></title> <link>/en/news-view/453/cmi-acquires-europe-environnement</link> <description><![CDATA[&lt;span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-s]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On December 16<sup>th</sup> Belgian <strong>Group CMI</strong> acquired 99.4% of the shares in French company <a title="Europe Environnement" href="##URL||STRUCT||CMI%20Europe%20Environnement##"><strong>Europe Environnement</strong></a>, a specialist in <strong>air and gas treatment systems</strong>. Europe Environnement had until this time been part of the <a title="Europlasma Group" href="http://www.europlasma.com/" target="_blank">Europlasma Group</a>. Through this operation, CMI is expanding its <strong>environmental solutions offering</strong>, which already includes the <a title="Treatment of liquid industrial effluents" href="##URL||STRUCT||Liquid%20effluent%20treatment%20solutions%20and%20services##"><strong>treatment of liquid industrial effluents</strong></a> and <a title="Nesa Solutions" href="##URL||STRUCT||NESA%20Solutions:%20Multiple%20Hearth%20Furnace%20(M.H.F.)%20and%20Shaft%20kiln%20(S.K.)##"><strong>solid waste</strong></a>, along with the <a title="Energy Efficiency Solutions" href="##URL||STRUCT||Energy%20Efficiency%20Solutions##"><strong>energy efficiency of industrial installations</strong></a>.</p> <p>Based at Aspach-le-Haut in the Upper Rhine (Alsace, France), <strong>Europe Environnement</strong> is a specialist in the design and manufacture of <strong>industrial ventilation and air de-pollution equipment</strong> (treatment of corrosive, toxic and smelly gases). In order to supply turnkey systems for the de-pollution of gaseous industrial rejects, Europe Environnement principally calls on four areas of expertise: ventilation, chemical and biological engineering, energy recovery and plastic boilermaking.</p> <p>Europe Environnement becomes part of <a title="CMI Industry" href="##URL||STRUCT||Industry##"><strong>CMI Industry</strong></a>, one of the four sectors of the CMI Group. Jean-Marc Kohlgruber, Director General of CMI Industry: &ldquo;Our environmental solutions aim to drastically reduce the environmental footprint of our industrial clients. They are based around two main axes: energy efficiency and waste treatment. We already handle the treatment of solid waste with our <a title="Multiple Hearth Furnace" href="##URL||STRUCT||NESA%20Solutions:%20Multiple%20Hearth%20Furnace%20(M.H.F.)%20and%20Shaft%20kiln%20(S.K.)##"><strong>multiple hearth furnaces</strong></a> (The <strong>Nesa Solutions</strong>), and that of <strong>liquid industrial effluents</strong> with &rsquo;<a title="CMI Proserpol" href="##URL||STRUCT||CMI%20Proserpol##"><strong>Proserpol</strong></a>&rsquo; solutions. The acquisition of Europe Environnement and the integration of its gaseous industrial rejects solutions fit in perfectly with our strategic ambitions. This opens up numerous perspectives for synergy with our chemical, thermal and mechanical&nbsp; expertise. I would like to wish a personal welcome to the personnel of Europe Environnement, to our organisation. We will do everything we can so that they will bloom and develop here within a win-win relationship&rdquo;.</p> <p>Pierre Catlin, President of Europlasma : &ldquo;We are delighted to hand over the reins of Europe Environnement to an industrial concern with an ambitious project. The clear synergies and the complementary nature of the offerings of Europe Environnement and the CMI Group represent a guarantee of success and growth for this activity. We wish a bright future to Europe Environnement under its new colours, those of the CMI Group&rdquo;.</p> <p><a title="CMI acquires Europe Environnement" href="/upload/press/20131217--CMI-acquires-Europe-Environnement--Press-Release.pdf" target="_blank">More details in this Press Release.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded> <pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2013 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate> </item> </channel> </rss>