Fives launches “Combustion Talks” to drive innovation and sustainability in industrial combustion
This inaugural event brought together 40 key players from industry, academia and technology to explore the theme:
“The transition to sustainable combustion: balancing research, regulations and collaboration.”
The roundtable discussion, moderated by Tracey Biller (Independent Technical Writer & Editor), featured:
- Hans-Jürgen Altendorf, Managing Director – LAMTEC
- Christopher Molloy, Director Business Field Process Heat – EMEA, KARL DUNGS
- Stefano Consonni, Professor of Energy Systems – Politecnico di Milano
- Davide Zorzenon, Application Manager & Process Engineer – Valmet
- Louis Ricci, Director R&D BU Energy | Combustion – Fives
Together, they addressed the challenges and opportunities of industrial combustion in a context of increasing environmental regulations, rising energy costs and the need for operational performance.
Francesco Giudici, CEO of Fives ITAS, opened the event by stating:
“This first edition of Combustion Talks marks a significant milestone for Fives. It reflects our ambition to work hand-in-hand with our customers, suppliers, and the next generation of engineers to co-create pragmatic solutions that meet the evolving needs of industry.”
Beyond the technical discussions, “Combustion Talks” also served as a valuable networking platform, encouraging exchanges and new connections between participants throughout the day to foster collaboration.
The event concluded with a visit to the Fives European Combustion Centre (3,000m2), where participants discovered Fives’ latest innovations in combustion technologies, including ultra-low NOx, hydrogen, and oxycombustion solutions. A highlight of the tour was the ITAS Remixflame™ air-gas controlled premix induct burner, a cutting-edge solution designed to advance performance and limit emissions in industrial drying applications.
With this new initiative, Fives reaffirms its role as a trusted partner for a more efficient and sustainable industry, combining technical excellence with a collaborative and open approach to innovation.