France: The industrial and technology group ThyssenKrupp is has announced that it is 'strengthening its plant technology capabilities in France' by merging the formerly separate entities Polysius and KH Mineral to become ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions (France). The step came into effect on 1 October 2015.

The group said that the strategic move is another 'milestone' for the plant engineering and construction company in its efforts to further promote the integration and regionalisation of its plant technology business worldwide. It said that the move pursues ThyssenKrupp's overriding goal of integrating its businesses more closely to create sustainable value as a diversified industrial group. As of today, ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions (France) employs around 300 employees at two locations in Aix-en-Provence and Sarreguemines.

Samir Abi Ramia, CEO of ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions (France), said, "On the basis of decades of experience in European, Middle Eastern and African markets, excellent engineering skills and proven technologies, we can now offer tailor-made solutions for the cement, mining and raw materials industries in general from a single source. Joining our forces in France, while at the same time benefiting from the global network of one of the world's leading engineering and construction specialists, will enable us serve our customers' needs even better."