21 Upgrades FLSmidth specialises in pr oviding fast, cr eative solutions to a wide range of major and minor upgrades, which can help you incr ease capacity under challenging conditions, such as: lack of space, pr oduction stoppages, old and outdated equipment, new emissions r equir ements and other issues. Our pr ojects department brings together industry specialists with expertise in pr ocess engineering, operations, alter native fuels and mor e. Experience and know-how enable our pr oject specialists to assess situations quickly and accurately , pr ovide pr ompt quotations and follow thr ough to pr oject completion. Each upgrade pr oject is unique and important parameters – including acceptable down-time, fuel costs, power costs, and budget r estraints – ar e inevitably dif fer ent. Ther efor e, our pr oject specialists ar e supported by FLSmidth’ s global organisation and, whenever necessary , can draw upon assistance fr om colleagues at our pr oject centr es in Eur ope, the USA and India. Ultimately , FLSmidth’ s upgrade services ar e designed to achieve the best possible integration of all your pr oduction r esour ces – to help you achieve the gr eatest r etur n on investment and lower the total cost of operation.