FCT, the Australian combustion and process specialist company, today announced the establishment of its new European subsidiary, FCT GmbH, in Wiesbaden, Germany.

FCT, operates mainly in the cement industry, and also has customers in other mineral processing industries, including lime, pulp and paper, nickel and alumina. The group serves industry through two Australian registered companies, FCT Combustion, which supplies specialist combustion equipment and expertise, and FCT ACTech, which offers on-line analysis and quality control equipment, including the unique Continuous On Stream Mineral Analyser, or COSMA. FCT also engineers spectacular ceremonial flames for international events including the Olympic Games.

The main focus of FCT GmbH will be to better support the company's existing European customers and to broaden its customer base in the region. Over 85% of FCT's business is done internationally, and the company's service-oriented philosophy demands close support for its customers.

The Managing Director of the FCT Group of Companies, Mr Constantino Manias, expressed his pleasure on announcing the move, stating: 'We are delighted to be moving permanently into Europe. We at FCT like to work closely with our customers and FCT GmbH will enable us to do that, just as FCT Inc has allowed us to do in the Americas.'

'To ensure that we have the necessary expertise and experience in Europe, we have appointed one of our most senior executives to run the business. David Retallack has worked with FCT for 11 years, and has more than 15 years in the cement industry. David will be sure to give our customers the service that they demand', Mr Manias said.

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