Intercem Engineering

What Intercem Engineering does

Intercem Engineering GmbH is a private German engineering, planning, and project management firm headquartered in Oelde, North Rhine-Westphalia, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swiss InterCem Holding AG in Zug. Founded in 2003, the company operates as part of the broader InterCem Group, which has been active in the cement industry since the 1970s. Its core business is turnkey delivery of cement and lime processing plants — from engineering and detailed design through procurement, construction supervision, commissioning, and after-sales service — supplemented by upgrading and modernization of existing facilities and a marketplace for used cement/lime equipment (InterUsed-Shop). The company is organized across three group entities: InterCem Engineering GmbH (engineering and project management), InterCem Installation GmbH (supervision, assembly, commissioning), and InterCem Cement AG (contract design, finance, logistics).

The company's product portfolio centers on a branded family of proprietary systems covering the full cement plant value chain: InterEng (engineering services), InterUp (plant upgrades), InterGrind (ball mills with high-performance separators), InterMod (modular mobile grinding plants at 30–70 tph in Bee/Wasp/Hornet variants), InterHop (clinker/raw material receiving hoppers), InterSep (high-efficiency separators), InterFlap (changeover and butterfly valves), InterSeal (rotary kiln sealing), InterAdd (loading/packing system adaptation), and InterServ (disassembly, refurbishment, transport, re-commissioning, and after-sales). Underlying technologies include ball mills, vertical roller mills (VRM), closed-circuit grinding systems, and dust-free bulk-material handling. Reference projects include 2.5–2.8 million tpa grinding plants in West Africa, 6000 tpd and 8000 tpd plants in Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast, a modular grinding plant in France, and a ship unloading system in the Port of Abidjan.

Intercem generates revenue through multi-stream project-based contracts: turnkey EPC deliveries (largest revenue stream), hardware sales of new and refurbished equipment (including via InterUsed-Shop), engineering and project management services, modular grinding systems (InterMod), and ongoing maintenance and after-sales services. The company sells exclusively through direct enterprise engagement with cement plant operators and investors, with no public pricing. Customers are concentrated in West Africa (CIMCO Togo, CIMASSO, CIM IVOIRE, CIMFASO, SEA INVEST) and select European markets (France, Germany, Tunisia). The firm is ISO 9001 certified (since October 2021) and operates with a headcount of 11–50 employees, consistent with a focused, project-driven EPC business.

Name

Intercem Engineering

Legal name

Intercem Engineering GmbH

Website

https://intercem.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Intercem Engineering is a private German EPC firm that designs, engineers, and delivers turnkey cement and lime processing plants — including grinding, material handling, and kiln systems — for enterprise plant operators and investors, with a strong project track record in West Africa and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cement Plant Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Process Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAF)

Keywords

• Cement plant engineering
• Cement grinding systems
• Industrial plant construction
• Engineering project management
• Bulk material handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Oelde

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Turnkey Cement Plant Construction: Complete cement plant projects delivered from engineering through commissioning, including combination of new and used equipment, steel construction, sheet metal fabrication, and subsystem integration.
2. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of refurbished and used cement and lime industry equipment through InterUsed marketplace, including ball mills, conveyors, separators, and other plant components.
3. Engineering and Project Management Services: Professional services including plant planning, detailed engineering, project management, site supervision, and commissioning services.
4. Modular Systems (InterMod): Sale of modular grinding systems for smaller capacity cement production, available in three product variants for mobile applications.
5. Maintenance and After-Sales Services: Ongoing maintenance, repair, and support services for cement plants built by Intercem, including demounting, refurbishment, and reassembly capabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Intercem Engineering provides turnkey cement plant solutions, including engineering, planning, project management, and commissioning services, combined with proprietary equipment and modular grinding systems. The company delivers complete cement plants—from greenfield construction to modernization of existing facilities—via a unique 3-Level-System offering new, refurbished, or hybrid equipment configurations. It also operates InterUsed, a marketplace for used cement and lime industry equipment.

Product overview

Intercem Engineering is a provider of integrated solutions for the cement industry, offering a comprehensive portfolio of proprietary products, engineering services, and equipment. The portfolio includes: InterEng (engineering and planning), InterUp (plant upgrading), InterGrind (ball mill grinding systems), InterMod (modular grinding plants), InterHop (material receiving hoppers), InterSep (high-efficiency separators), InterFlap (material handling valves), InterSeal (kiln sealing technology), InterAdd (loading/packing system adaptation), and InterServ (maintenance and refurbishment services). The company also operates InterUsed-Shop, a marketplace for pre-owned cement and lime industry equipment. Services range from greenfield plant construction to modernization of existing facilities, with a 3-level system offering new equipment, refurbished used equipment, or complete turnkey plants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InterUsed: Marketplace for used equipment of the cement and lime industry.
• InterEng
• InterUp
• InterGrind
• InterHop
• InterSep
• InterFlap
• InterMod
• InterSeal
• InterAdd
• InterServ

Products and services

• InterEng Engineering services covering all processes, planning, and construction related to cement plants, from 3D on-site measurements to new planning and detailed construction.
• InterUp Upgrading and optimization service for existing cement plants, enabling effective capacity increases through cutting-edge technology upgrades.
• InterGrind Ball mills with high-performance separators in closed grinding circuits that optimize and modernize cement plants, increasing their performance and efficiency.
• InterHop Clinker and raw material receiving hopper offering maximum flexibility, fast truck loading, and dust-free operation for cement plants.
• InterSep High-efficiency separators (ICV and ICS models) for energy-efficient, flexible, and compact material separation with low bypass rates and high separation grades.
• InterFlap Changeover flaps and double tipping flaps for continuous metering, blocking, and discharging of bulk materials, plus butterfly valves for cement preheaters.
• InterMod Flexible modular grinding system for mobile cement production with capacities between 30 and 70 tph, available in three variants (Bee, Wasp, Hornet). Modules are pre-assembled, individually combinable, quickly removable, and designed for rapid location changes.
• InterSeal State-of-the-art kiln sealing system connecting rotary kilns and preheaters, preventing ambient air intrusion and escape of 800°C hot raw meal while accommodating rotating and linear movements.
• InterAdd Supplementary service adapting loading and packing systems to optimized plants, including 3D scanning, analysis, and integration of new systems into existing production areas.
• InterServ Comprehensive service offering from disassembly, complete refurbishment, transport, assembly, and re-commissioning to after-sales support, executed by expert teams.
• InterUsed-Shop Online marketplace for used equipment in the cement and lime industry, offering ball mills, vertical roller mills, separators, conveyors, kilns, vibrating screens, and other industrial equipment.
• Turnkey Cement Plant Construction Complete cement plant projects delivered from engineering through commissioning, including combination of new and used equipment, steel construction, sheet metal fabrication, and subsystem integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Plants operational in multiple African countries with capacities up to 2.8 million tpa
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gebr. Pfeiffer: German manufacturer of vertical roller mills, grinding systems, and cement plant equipment. Direct peer in proprietary milling technology and offers similar modular and full-scale grinding solutions to cement producers.
• Bedeschi: Italian designer and manufacturer of bulk material handling equipment, clinker coolers, crushers, and complete cement/lime plant packages. Directly comparable in complementary equipment categories such as hoppers, conveyors, and material handling similar to InterHop and InterFlap offerings.
• AUMUND Group: German specialist engineering firm providing material handling and storage equipment for cement, lime, and other heavy industries. Comparable as a similarly-sized German engineering specialist serving cement plant customers with proprietary conveying and storage equipment.
• Loesche: German manufacturer specializing in vertical roller mills (VRMs) for cement, slag, and minerals grinding. Directly comparable as a German-based technology specialist with proprietary grinding equipment, serving the same cement plant customers.
• KHD Humboldt Wedag: German engineering and equipment supplier specializing in cement and minerals processing, with strong emphasis on grinding technology (roller presses, ball mills, separators). Closest comparable mid-sized competitor in cement plant technology and EPC services.
• Christian Pfeiffer: German supplier of ball mills, separator technology, and grinding optimization services for cement plants. Directly comparable in grinding circuit equipment and process optimization services, particularly the InterSep and InterGrind product lines.

Broad incumbents

• FLSmidth: Denmark-headquartered global leader in cement plant engineering, equipment, and digital services. Directly comparable product portfolio across grinding, pyroprocessing, and materials handling, though significantly larger in scale and with broader diversification including mining.
• ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions: Cement plant EPC division of ThyssenKrupp (Polysius brand), providing grinding systems, pyroprocessing, and turnkey cement plant delivery worldwide. Direct competitor in full-scope cement plant projects but part of a larger diversified industrial group.
• Sinoma International: China's largest cement EPC contractor and equipment supplier, providing complete cement plant construction and machinery globally. Larger scale and broader geographic reach but serving the same customer base of cement plant operators and investors.

Others

• Schenck Process Group: Global supplier of industrial weighing, feeding, and process technology for bulk materials, including cement plants. Complementary to Intercem in cement plant material flow but not a direct competitor; serves as a related equipment provider in the same customer ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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