AKW Equipment + Process Design Celebrates 60 Years of Success in Mineral Processing

In the contemporary business environment, companies face the ongoing challenge of maintaining their competitive advantage. Despite this, AKW Equipment + Process Design has achieved an impressive 60-year track record of success and evolution in the field of customised process design and equipment manufacturing for wet mechanical mineral processing applications.

In a recent interview, Thibaut Richard, the General Manager at AKW Equipment + Process Design, reflected on the company’s journey. He emphasized the company’s strong reputation and recognized the pivotal role played by its experienced team in driving its success.

Founded in Hirschau, Germany in April 1963 to support local industrial mineral resource producers, the company has expanded its reach to international projects, solidifying its position as a leading specialist for high-quality equipment and plants for the wet mechanical processing and valorising of mineral resources.

In response to the opportunities presented by globalization, AKW Equipment + Process Design has proactively established successful joint ventures and sales offices in China, the CIS, and the Middle East, enhancing its reputation as a globally reputed player in the industry.

The company’s internal testing capability has been a catalyst for innovation. The technical centre, equipped with physical and analytical capabilities, has allowed AKW to gain unique insights and improve its knowledge in wet mechanical processing, enabling the development of effective solutions for its clients.

Richard highlighted milestones such as becoming fully independent in 1986, relocating to new state-of-the-art premises in 2005, and establishing itself as a major player in hydrocyclone solution design, as well as developing expertise in clay and silica sand treatment, introducing new classification solutions for alumina processing, and receiving recognition for its initiatives in recycling and environmental sustainability.

In response to the trend of digitalisation, AKW Equipment + Process Design has embraced new software approaches to enhance its process solutions, while maintaining a cautious approach and prioritizing proven results and meaningful improvements for its customers.

Looking to the future, the company aims to balance growth and profitability with a focus on customer service and customised solutions, while incorporating new recycling and optimisation strategies into its technologies to address growing environmental concerns and guide the company towards sustainable growth and success in the next chapter of its development.

In conclusion, AKW Equipment + Process Design’s six-decade journey is marked by innovation, success, and a dedication to serving its clients with tailor-made solutions. As the company looks ahead to the future, it remains committed to creating impactful solutions, fostering collaborations, and driving continued success through a focus on innovation and teamwork.