TCIMPOR has roped in Germany-based thyssenKrupp Polysius to build a 1280t/day flash activator for clay. The activator will supply calcined clay to be used in production of cement with an up to 50 per cent low clinker factor. This is expected to reduce the cement’s CO2 emissions by 40 per cent as compared to ordinary Portland cement. The contract covers engineering, supply of core equipment like parts for clay handling, a hammer mill, a flash dryer and preheating and cooling equipment as well as storage silos along with supervision of the project. The activator will be fired with natural gas. The project is not only environmentally friendly but also creates cost benefits for the company.