What LOESCHE does

LOESCHE GmbH is a privately held, family-owned German plant engineering company founded in 1906 and headquartered in Düsseldorf, with a third-generation Managing Shareholder (Dr. Thomas Löshe). It designs, manufactures and services vertical roller mills (VRMs) and complete grinding plants for the cement, mining/minerals, power, steel and coal-chemical industries, claiming more than 2,400 VRM installations and 500+ LOMA hot gas generators worldwide. Its product portfolio spans single machines (cement, raw material, coal and slag mills in the LM series; LSKS 4th-generation classifiers; LOMA hot gas generators), containerized mobile solutions (CGPmobile, OGPmobile, CCGmobile), the PRONAMIC aftermarket parts and hardfacing brand, MHC Engineering plant design services, and the 2026 Metso Loesche VRM dry-grinding technology developed under an exclusive partnership with Metso Corporation for minerals processing.

The company operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries and representative offices across more than a dozen countries (Germany, USA, India, China, UK, Spain, South Africa, UAE, Romania, Indonesia, Vietnam) and employs roughly 850-900 people globally, with manufacturing in Shanghai, Chennai (LESI) and Liyang (Ruhfus). Revenue is generated via large, custom-priced EPC/turnkey projects, single-machine sales, spare parts (PRONAMIC, Spare Part Pooling) and recurring service contracts (installation, commissioning, optimization, retrofits), supported by technical seminars, industry conferences and an extensive reference base. Loesche was independently named Global Market Leader 2026 in vertical roller mill technology and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Name

LOESCHE

Legal name

LOESCHE GmbH

Website

https://loesche.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

LOESCHE is a family-owned German plant engineer founded in 1906 that designs and services vertical roller mills and complete grinding plants for cement, mining, power and steel producers, with 2,400+ global installations sold through subsidiaries worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Grinding Equipment and Cement Plant Machinery

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Grinding & Milling Equipment (IMAHAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Balance-of-Plant (BOP) & Civil Works for Power Plants (EUAEAAAL)

Keywords

• Vertical roller mills
• Grinding plant equipment
• Cement processing machinery
• Mineral processing mills
• Coal grinding mills

Headquarters

HQ city

Düsseldorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vertical Roller Mill Equipment Sales: Direct sales of grinding equipment ranging from single machines to complete plants. Product range includes cement mills (LM46.2+2 to LM69.6), coal mills (LM12.2D to LM53.6D), raw material mills, and mineral processing mills. Custom engineered solutions from single machine to turnkey/EPC projects.
2. Spare Parts and Consumables: Genuine Loesche spare parts including grinding roller tires, grinding plates, wear plates, classifier components, hydraulic system parts. Strategic spare parts management including Spare Part Pooling and Common Part Concept.
3. Technical Services and Maintenance: Comprehensive after-sales services including installation supervision, commissioning, process optimization, preventive maintenance, audits, troubleshooting, and training. Service packages customized to customer requirements.
4. EPC/Turnkey Projects: Complete plant delivery including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning. Containerized mobile solutions including CGPmobile (coal), OGPmobile (minerals), and CCGmobile (cement) grinding plants.
5. Modernization and Retrofits: Upgrades for existing Loesche mills and competitor equipment to improve energy efficiency, capacity, and reliability. ROI typically achieved in under 2 years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

LOESCHE designs, manufactures, and services vertical roller mills (VRMs) and complete grinding plants for cement, mineral, power, and steel industries. The company offers equipment from single grinding machines to full turnkey/EPC projects, complemented by dynamic classifiers, hot gas generators, mobile containerized grinding plants, spare parts, and process automation solutions. Over 2,400 VRM installations are operating worldwide.

Product overview

LOESCHE is a plant engineering company specializing in vertical roller mill (VRM) technology with over 2,400 installations globally. The product portfolio centers on its core VRM technology applied across cement, mining, and power industries. Key products include the Metso Loesche VRM (joint development with Metso for minerals processing), LSKS Classifiers (fourth-generation dynamic separators), coal mills (LM Series), cement and slag mills (LM46.2+2 through LM63.3+3), raw material mills (LM46.4 to LM69.6), LOMA Hot Gas Generators, and mobile solutions (CGPmobile, OGPmobile, CCGmobile). Supporting services include MHC ENGINEERING (plant design/installation), PRONAMIC (spare parts and hardfacing services), and Process Automation. The portfolio spans from single machines to complete turnkey EPC plants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PRONAMIC®: Wear parts and services for grinding equipment including roller tires, grinding plates, wear plates, and hardfacing services
• Ruhfus

Products and services

• Vertical Roller Mills (LOESCHE Mills) Core grinding equipment offering applied across cement, raw materials, coal, slag, and minerals grinding. Features 2+2 and 3+3 technology configurations for enhanced grinding efficiency, used by cement, mining, and power industry customers globally.
• LSKS Classifier Fourth-generation dynamic separator for grinding circuits featuring dual bearing support, modular rotor design, frequency-controlled motor drive, and centralized dry lubrication system for stable operation, high yield, and easy maintenance in cement and slag grinding applications.
• Coal Mills (LM Series) Vertical roller mills for coal and solid fuel grinding in the power industry. Range from LM12.2D to LM53.6D with power ratings from 90kW to 2400kW, suitable for bituminous, anthracite, and lignite coals, and petcoke.
• Cement and Slag Mills Vertical roller mills for cement and granulated blast furnace slag grinding. Models include LM46.2+2, LM56.3+3, and LM63.3+3, producing 200-350 t/h cement or 175-250 t/h slag powder for cement producers and steel industry customers.
• Raw Material Mills Vertical roller mills for cement raw material grinding. Models from LM46.4 to LM69.6 with power ratings from 1500kW to 7500kW, producing 250-1000 t/h at 12% R 0.08mm. The largest LM 69.4 and LM 69.6 mills achieve up to 1,200 t/h raw material capacity.
• LOMA Hot Gas Generators Steel combustion chambers for thermal processes with multi-tube burner for low-calorie gas combustion. Over 500 units operating globally, with heat output ranging from 0.5 MW to 60 MW, used in combination with grinding plants and drying systems.
• CGPmobile (Containerized Mobile Coal Grinding Plant) Containerized mobile coal grinding plant for flexible deployment at different sites, manufactured by LOESCHE Energy Systems India Pvt. Ltd. (LESI) for coal grinding applications in the power and coal chemical industries.
• OGPmobile (Containerized Mobile Mineral Ore Grinding Plant) Containerized mobile mineral ore grinding plant for flexible deployment at mining and mineral processing sites, part of LOESCHE's mobile grinding plant portfolio.
• CCGmobile (Compact Cement Grinding Plant) Compact cement grinding plant for smaller-scale or temporary cement production needs, manufactured in containerized form for flexible deployment.
• CCG Plant (Complete Cement Grinding Plant) Complete cement grinding plant solutions delivered from single machines to turnkey EPC projects, providing engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning for new cement grinding facilities.
• Metso Loesche VRM (Dry Grinding Technology) Vertical roller mill technology developed through exclusive partnership with Metso Corporation for minerals processing applications. Combines LOESCHE's VRM expertise (2,400+ installations) with Metso's end-to-end mineral processing solutions, achieving 20-30% greater energy efficiency and eliminating water requirements.
• MHC ENGINEERING Engineering services division providing plant design, installation, upgrade, and EPC solutions for grinding and processing facilities worldwide, including MHC INDUSTRIES and MHC PRODUCTS sub-offerings.
• PRONAMIC Aftermarket Wear Parts and Services Spare parts and services brand including grinding roller tires, grinding plates, wear plates, and hardfacing services for LOESCHE mills, including strategic Spare Part Pooling and Common Part Concept programs.
• Process Automation Automation solutions for grinding plants including control systems, process optimization, and monitoring capabilities for cement, mining, and power industry customers.
• C/CLAY Solution C/CLAY is a calcined clay processing solution part of the Greenkey Solutions series that enables high clinker substitution rates for supplementary cementitious materials in cement production, supporting cement industry decarbonization and ESG commitments.
• LOESCHE Aftermarket Services (Installation, Maintenance, Modernization, Optimization) Comprehensive after-sales services including installation supervision, commissioning, process optimization, preventive maintenance, audits, troubleshooting, training, and modernization retrofits. Service packages customized to customer requirements, with modernization retrofits typically achieving ROI below 2 years.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-30% greater energy efficiency compared to conventional ball mill circuits
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Metso CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026Exclusive partnership to introduce Metso Loesche VRM dry grinding technology for minerals processing applications. Combines Loesche's vertical roller mill expertise (2,400+ installations) with Metso's end-to-end mineral processing solutions and global service network. Technology aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs in mineral processing, addressing water scarcity and ESG commitments.
• IAB Institut für angewandte Bauforschung WeimarminorOthersApplied building research institute partnership for technical collaboration and development.
• F.A. Finger-Institut für Baustoffkunde (FIB) at Bauhaus University WeimarminorOthersAcademic partnership for building materials research and development collaboration.
• DynamisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian subsidiary collaboration on calcined clay projects (C/Clay) as part of Loesche's Greenkey Solutions series.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Bosch Rexroth: Global supplier of hydraulic systems and motion-control components widely used in vertical roller mills including Loesche's hydraulic loading systems. Enabling supplier to Loesche and competitors across the VRM category.
• Magotteaux: Belgium-based supplier of grinding media and wear parts for crushing and grinding equipment. Adjacent ecosystem participant supplying consumables into the same ball-mill and VRM customer base that Loesche serves.

Direct peers

• KHD Humboldt Wedag: German-based supplier of cement and minerals processing equipment including roller press and grinding technology. Competes with Loesche for cement plant grinding circuits and has a comparable engineering services offering.
• FLSmidth: Danish global supplier of cement and mining equipment including grinding mills, pyroprocessing and material handling. Closest direct competitor to Loesche in cement plant technology and a comparable EPC/turnkey supplier to mining and cement majors.
• ThyssenKrupp Polysius: Industrial engineering brand within ThyssenKrupp providing cement and mining plants, including grinding and pyroprocessing technology. A long-standing direct competitor for full cement plant EPC projects.
• Gebr. Pfeiffer: German family-owned manufacturer of vertical roller mills for cement, coal, gypsum and ores. Directly competes with Loesche in the VRM category with very similar product positioning and customer base.
• Sinoma (China National Building Material / CNBM): Chinese state-affiliated supplier of cement engineering, equipment and complete plants including vertical roller mills. Competes with Loesche primarily on cost in emerging markets and has expanding global reach.

Emerging players

• CEMENGAL: Spanish EPC contractor specializing in cement grinding plants including modular and mobile cement grinding stations. Competes with Loesche's CCGmobile / CCG Plant offering in the compact cement grinding segment.
• Christian Pfeiffer (Maschinenfabrik): German specialist in grinding technology (ball mills, classifiers and process optimization) for the cement industry. Overlaps with Loesche's cement grinding and classifier aftermarket business.

Broad incumbents

• Metso: Finnish global leader in mining and aggregates processing equipment and services. Now Loesche's exclusive partner for minerals processing VRMs, while also competing across comminution and mineral processing equipment portfolios.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LoescheGroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/loeschegroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/loesche-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/loeschegroup

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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