Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark
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Since 1882
FLSmidth is a Danish company headquartered in Copenhagen, founded in 1882, with an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 employees and estimated annual revenue of $1 to 5 billion. It is privately held and serves the mining, cement, electronics, automotive, renewable energy, and industrial equipment industries. In October 2026, the company reported winning a DKK 225 million order to supply mill technologies to a gold project in North America.
FLSmidth at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1882
Headquarters
Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
9426
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
9426
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
China · Spain · South Korea · Australia
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from FLSmidth.
What this tells a buyer
Customs records show 9,426 shipments linked to the company, with origins spanning 20 countries, led by China, Spain, and South Korea.
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists machining, assembly, and gear work among its products.
Public announcements include a DKK 175 million grinding technology order for a copper expansion project in Chile and a DKK 300 million order for an iron ore beneficiation project in South Asia.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
144 years in operation (founded 1882).
9,426 US import shipments on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
FLSmidth is a Danish company headquartered in Copenhagen, founded in 1882, with an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 employees and estimated annual revenue of $1 to 5 billion. It is privately held and serves the mining, cement, electronics, automotive, renewable energy, and industrial equipment industries. In October 2026, the company reported winning a DKK 225 million order to supply mill technologies to a gold project in North America.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1882 |
Headquarters | Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What FLSmidth makes
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists machining, assembly, and gear work among its products.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Machining, Assembly, Gear (source: flsmidth.com).
Certifications
FLSmidth is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — flsmidth.com
ISO 45001 — flsmidth.com
ISO 9001 — flsmidth.com
Trade and customs footprint
Customs records show 9,426 shipments linked to the company, with origins spanning 20 countries, led by China, Spain, and South Korea. US customs bill-of-lading records list 9426 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Spain · South Korea · Australia.
Latest developments
2026-10-12 — FLS wins DKK 225 million order to supply its market-leading mill technologies to a gold project in North America (fls.com)
2026-10-12 — Company announcements | FLSmidth Investors (fls.com)
2026-10-09 — FLS wins DKK 175 million order to supply its market-leading grinding technologies for a copper expansion project in Chile (fls.com)
2026-05-05 — FLS awarded DKK 300 million order to supply key technologies for a BHQ iron ore beneficiation project in South Asia (fls.com)
2025-12-15 — FLS selected as technology partner and supplier of all the main process technologies for a gold project in Ghana (fls.com)
2025-11-03 — Pacific Avenue’s Acquisition of FLSmidth Cement Closes; New Company Name and Brand Announced (fuller-technologies.com)
Facilities
FLSmidth is headquartered in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark. Public sources also reference these locations:
Chile — fls.com
Keokuk, Iowa — northamericanmining.com
Company details
Public announcements include a DKK 175 million grinding technology order for a copper expansion project in Chile and a DKK 300 million order for an iron ore beneficiation project in South Asia. FLSmidth was founded in 1882, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 144 years in operation (founded 1882). 9,426 US import shipments on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does FLSmidth make?
FLSmidth is a Danish company headquartered in Copenhagen, founded in 1882, with an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 employees and estimated annual revenue of $1 to 5 billion. It is privately held and serves the mining, cement, electronics, automotive, renewable energy, and industrial equipment industries. In October 2026, the company reported winning a DKK 225 million order to supply mill technologies to a gold project in North America.
Where is FLSmidth headquartered?
FLSmidth is headquartered in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark.
When was FLSmidth founded?
FLSmidth was founded in 1882.
How big is FLSmidth?
FLSmidth has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does FLSmidth hold?
FLSmidth lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does FLSmidth import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 9426 inbound shipments for FLSmidth, with top origins including China · Spain · South Korea · Australia.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+45 36 18 10 00
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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