FLSmidth has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100 per cent shareholding in Phillips Kiln Services Ltd, a US-based supplier of kiln services for the cement and minerals industries. Phillips Kiln Services is a well-established international services provider that specialises in the maintenance, reconditioning and repair of kilns and related equipment. Capable of working on all makes and models of rotary kilns, dryers, and associated equipment, the company offers an excellent mix of services and competencies to the cement and minerals industries. "it a natural extension of FLSmidth’s Customer Services business and fits perfectly the service offerings to cement and minerals customers worldwide. With a significant geographical footprint, Phillips Kiln Services offers a unique network of local specialists, who can service FLSmidth’s global customers locally," said Jorgen Huno Rasmussen, Group CEO, FLSmidth & Co A/S.