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Company profile
Hefei Cement Research & Design Institute Co., Ltd. (HCRDI) is an established research, engineering and technology company serving the global cement and building materials industries. As a key strategic brand of CNBM Equipment Group, HCRDI draws on more than 70 years of experience and has developed an integrated business portfolio encompassing research and development, engineering design, advanced equipment, project delivery and operational services. This enables the company to provide comprehensive solutions throughout the entire project lifecycle.
HCRDI’s development has been closely linked to the technological advancement of China’s cement industry. From supporting the construction of the country’s early cement plants to advancing preheater and precalciner technology, large-scale dry-process production lines, energy-efficient grinding systems and green, intelligent plants, HCRDI has contributed to successive generations of cement technology and equipment development. Its extensive research capabilities, engineering data and industrial experience enable the company to develop solutions tailored to local raw materials and fuels, energy structures, environmental standards and investment requirements across different markets.
HCRDI has a multidisciplinary engineering team with expertise in mining, process engineering, mechanical systems, architecture, structural engineering, electrical and automation systems, water supply and drainage, HVAC, and environmental engineering. Its services cover project consulting, engineering design, equipment supply, project management, EPC contracting, commissioning, performance testing, and operations and maintenance. HCRDI’s proprietary technologies and core equipment can support clinker production lines ranging from 700 to 14,000 tonnes per day, with customized configurations available for greenfield projects, plant upgrades and capacity expansion.
HCRDI has established a presence in more than 20 countries, participating in over 70 major EP and EPC projects and completing engineering design work for more than 210 international projects. Through its international service network and local operations across Southeast Asia, South Asia, Russia and Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, the company provides project execution, on-site technical support, spare-parts coordination, remote diagnostics, operational training and other lifecycle services.
Beyond cement, HCRDI applies its technologies and engineering expertise to aggregates, lime, calcium-based materials, metallic materials, industrial solid-waste utilization, environmental protection and new energy applications.
As industries worldwide accelerate their transition towards lower-carbon and digitally enabled production, HCRDI remains committed to turning research, engineering expertise and manufacturing capabilities into solutions that are reliable, commercially viable and capable of delivering lasting value. Its commitment extends beyond project construction and on-time delivery to long-term plant reliability, continuous performance improvement and lifecycle value creation. HCRDI aims to be a trusted long-term technology and engineering partner for customers worldwide.
Research and Technological Innovation
Applied research has always been central to HCRDI’s development. The company has built an innovation network comprising national, provincial and industry-level research platforms, key laboratories, industrial-scale testing facilities and digital R&D systems. Its research infrastructure includes more than 400 sets of analytical, testing and experimental equipment, together with over 50 industrial testing platforms.
Applied research has always been central to HCRDI’s development. The company has built an innovation network comprising national, provincial and industry-level research platforms, key laboratories, industrial-scale testing facilities and digital R&D systems. Its research infrastructure includes more than 400 sets of analytical, testing and experimental equipment, together with over 50 industrial testing platforms.
HCRDI’s research activities cover cement science, pyroprocessing and calcination, grinding, green and low-carbon technologies, emissions control, intelligent manufacturing and functional materials. The company places particular emphasis on industrial validation and commercialization. Through an integrated process linking research, engineering design, testing, manufacturing and industrial application, it accelerates the transition of new technologies from the laboratory to full-scale production.
HCRDI’s research outcomes have been applied in areas such as oxy-fuel combustion with carbon capture, suspension calcination, ultra-low-energy grinding, alternative fuels, co-processing and utilization of industrial solid waste, ultra-low emissions, digital engineering and smart mining. These technologies help customers respond to rising energy costs, carbon-reduction targets, resource constraints and increasingly stringent environmental requirements.
Advanced Equipment
Drawing on more than 70 years of cement-process research and industrial experience, HCRDI has developed a portfolio of proprietary core equipment covering the principal stages of cement production. Its technologies and equipment are suitable for clinker production lines ranging from 700 to 14,000 tonnes per day.
The portfolio includes roller presses, vertical mills, pyroprocessing and thermal equipment, bulk-material handling systems, environmental protection equipment, automation and metering systems, wear- and heat-resistant materials, and steel structures. By integrating process research, equipment design, intelligent manufacturing and industrial application, HCRDI can supply both individual machines and complete systems configured around each customer’s capacity targets, energy-efficiency requirements, raw-material characteristics, emissions limits and maintenance needs.
HCRDI equipment is also used in mining, metallurgy, power generation, coal, chemicals and environmental applications. Its advanced equipment manufacturing facilities employ automated production, digital management and cloud-enabled control systems to enhance manufacturing accuracy, quality traceability and delivery efficiency, providing a solid foundation for reliable long-term operation.
HCRDI equipment is also used in mining, metallurgy, power generation, coal, chemicals and environmental applications. Its advanced equipment manufacturing facilities employ automated production, digital management and cloud-enabled control systems to enhance manufacturing accuracy, quality traceability and delivery efficiency, providing a solid foundation for reliable long-term operation.
Engineering Design and Project Services
HCRDI has an integrated engineering and project management team covering mining, raw materials, process engineering, machinery, architecture, structural engineering, electrical and automation systems, site planning and logistics, water supply and drainage, HVAC, and environmental engineering.
In addition to greenfield cement plants, HCRDI provides upgrade solutions for existing facilities, including capacity enhancement, energy-efficiency improvement, decarbonization, emissions-control retrofits and digital transformation. These services are designed to help customers improve plant performance and competitiveness while making effective use of existing assets and controlling capital expenditure.
International Operations and Customer Services
HCRDI has accumulated extensive international experience across more than 20 countries. It has participated in over 70 major EP and EPC projects and completed engineering design work for more than 210 overseas projects, building a strong track record across South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Russia and Central Asia, and the Americas.
Through five international service regions and a network of local operations, HCRDI organizes project delivery around the laws, regulations, technical standards, climate conditions, raw-material and fuel characteristics, and supply-chain environments of individual markets. Its international services include on-site technical assistance, plant commissioning, performance optimization, remote diagnostics, spare-parts coordination, personnel training, and long-term operations and maintenance support.
By combining local service capabilities with its global technical resources, HCRDI seeks to respond more quickly, reduce operational risks and create lasting value for its customers. Its objective is to build partnerships that extend beyond the delivery of a single project and support customers throughout the operating life of their plants.