FLS is strengthening its pumps, cyclones and valves offering to support Australian mining performance.
FLS has honed its focus on mining over the past two years and, in Australia, that shift has translated into a stronger on-the-ground presence and a renewed push to highlight the depth of its pumps, cyclones and valves (PCV) offering.
At the centre of this strategy is a focus on what matters most to operators: reliability, responsiveness and measurable performance gains.
A key part of that effort has been expanding local service capability.
The establishment of a new, larger service centre in Mackay, Queensland, complementing earlier operations in Rockhampton, reflects growing demand – particularly across the state’s mining regions – for faster, more responsive support.
The Mackay service centre adds to FLS’s footprint in Australia, which already includes service centres in Pinkenba in Queensland and Beresfield in New South Wales, along with Welshpool and Henderson in Western Australia. These centres also include on-site servicing, where customers increasingly expect suppliers to act as long-term partners.
That expectation extends well beyond initial equipment performance, according to FLS pumps, cyclones and valves head of sales – Australia Andre Hall, who recognises that after-market support is often the deciding factor in procurement.
Customers want confidence, Hall said, that any installed equipment will be backed by strong service, readily available parts and technical expertise.
“They want to know you will be there for them for the long run,” he said.
Performance gains remain a central pillar of the PCV offering. Even modest efficiency improvements can translate into significant energy savings, particularly in large, multi-circuit operations.
“Our technology is fundamentally different from the traditional players,” Hall said. “When we walk customers through the design, we can show how it cuts energy use and boosts throughput. The efficiency gains are built into the pump itself.
“When you improve pump efficiency by just three to five per cent on a big mill circuit, the power savings are massive. We quantify that for customers in dollar terms so they can see the real impact on their energy bill.”
To support adoption of these performance improvements, FLS has invested in tools and processes that reduce risk when upgrading or replacing equipment.
One example is the use of 3D scanning technology by service engineers. By digitally capturing existing installations, FLS can produce detailed overlays and engineering drawings that demonstrate exactly how a new pump will fit within an existing circuit.
“In the past, you had a technician come with a tape measure, and customers want more than that now,” Hall said. “But if you do that 3D scan and give them a drawing with all the sizes, it provides a higher level of assurance that we will get the job done properly.”
FLS’s KREBS range plays a critical role within the broader PCV portfolio. KREBS heavy-duty slurry valves are designed for use across the full flowsheet, from comminution to tailings management.
The range includes full-flanged, wafer and high-pressure knife gate valves, as well as vacuum breaker and check valves, offering flexibility across a wide range of operating conditions.
Complementing the valves portfolio is FLS’s slurry pumping technology, led by the KREBS slurryMAX pump. Engineered for durability, efficiency and ease of maintenance, the slurryMAX remains a flagship solution for demanding applications.
Recognising the operational impact of unplanned downtime, FLS has introduced the KREBS Express Pump Program, which provides accelerated delivery of key components. Bare shafts, for example, can be shipped in as little as two weeks, while complete slurryMAX pumps are available within four weeks.
FLS has also expanded its technological capabilities through targeted acquisitions. In 2024, it acquired TIPCO Tudeshki Industrial Process Control GmbH, a developer of advanced sensor technology. TIPCO’s systems can measure particle size distribution across different mass flows in real-time, providing data that can be applied across the PCV portfolio.
This integration of digital and process technologies aligns with FLS’s strategy of delivering complete solutions that enhance operational visibility and control. By combining robust hardware with advanced sensing and analytics, the company is positioning its PCV offering as a key enabler of optimisation across mineral processing circuits.
This feature appeared in the June 2026 issue of Australian Mining magazine.
