FLS Mongolia Service Centre Expansion Officially Opens

By O. Dulguun

The expansion of the FLS Mongolia Service Centre was officially inaugurated today, November 4, 2025, marking a significant step in setting new standards for technology and service within Mongolia’s mining sector. Global engineering leader FLSmidth has extended its operations in Mongolia, enabling faster and more reliable service delivery while building the capacity of local engineering professionals.

Mikko Keto, CEO of FLSmidth Group, said:

“Our new service centre in Ulaanbaatar represents a major strategic step for FLS in Central Asia. Through this facility, we can provide faster, more reliable support to our customers while developing the skills of local experts. Mongolia is becoming increasingly important in the global mining landscape, and we are proud to be part of this development.”

The Service Centre began operations in 2014 with just two employees, performing basic warehouse refurbishments. Today, it employs over 30 staff and provides more than 100 different products and services to major players in Mongolia’s mining industry. The centre is divided into two main areas: a warehouse and a service section. The service operations include metal fabrication through welding, professional-grade rubber lining, mechanical assembly, and refurbishment work.

As part of the recent expansion, both indoor and outdoor warehouse areas were enlarged, equipment capacity increased, and the workforce expanded to improve operational efficiency. New service types were introduced, and staff skills were enhanced with the successful implementation of international standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018. All personnel, including quality control specialists, are certified in Nondestructive Testing (NDT), ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Over the years, the centre has supplied equipment such as an 80-meter tailing thickener to Oyu Tolgoi and Refurbishment Sumps to Energy Resources’ Ukhaa Khudag site, using fully raw rubber lining to deliver durable, high-quality service and refurbishment.

T. Zorigtsaikhan, Business Development Director – Mongolia, FLSmidth, commented:

“Since beginning operations in Mongolia in 2010, FLSmidth has continuously collaborated with major mining companies. Through the establishment of the Service Centre and by enhancing our equipment standards, we have been able to provide more responsive and reliable services. Supporting concentrators like Oyu Tolgoi with technical assistance, professional advice, and maintenance remains a source of pride for our team.”

Michael Starbäck Christensen, Ambassador of Denmark to China, accredited to Mongolia, said:

“Denmark and Mongolia share decades of friendly relations, and the opening of FLS’s new service centre is a tangible reflection of this partnership. FLS’s operations elevate this traditional relationship to a new level, opening a new chapter for sustainable and responsible development in the mining sector. This centre represents not just technology, but trust and partnership.”

Strategic Impact

The expansion of the FLS Mongolia Service Centre is more than just a facility for equipment—it has become a strategic hub setting new standards for quality and sustainable development. It supports local and regional mining operations, introduces a new era of advanced technology and reliable maintenance, and actively contributes to the growth and modernization of Mongolia’s mining industry.