Fives to exhibit and present at the 9th ESST-VDZ Congress in Lübeck, Germany
Fives FCB will take part in the 9th ESST‑VDZ Congress, to be held from May 10th to 13th, 2026, at the Musik- und Kongresshalle (MuK) in Lübeck, Germany. This key European event brings together experts from the beet sugar industry to discuss technological innovation, efficiency and sustainability challenges.
As a global supplier of state-of-the-art equipment and processes for the sugar industry, Fives FCB will showcase its proprietary solutions designed to enhance plant performance while supporting the sector’s transition to lower-carbon production. With decades of experience in sugar plant design, engineering and modernization, Fives supports producers worldwide in meeting increasing requirements for energy efficiency, sugar quality and environmental performance.
Focus on decarbonization and energy efficiency
Decarbonization has become a major challenge for the beet sugar industry, with energy consumption and CO₂ emissions under growing scrutiny.
At the ESST‑VDZ Congress, Fives FCB will highlight innovative technologies and process optimizations that help sugar producers reduce energy consumption, cut CO₂ emissions and improve overall operational efficiency, without compromising product quality or reliability.
Technical presentation on May 12
As part of the congress technical program, Louise CAMP, Process Engineer at Fives FCB, will deliver a technical presentation entitled: “Decarbonization strategies for the beet Sugar Industry: equipment and process optimization”.
May 12th, 2026 - 09:00 am
This presentation will explore concrete solutions evaluated through numerical simulations, including Falling Film Evaporators, the coupling of mechanical vapor compression with evaporation processes, and Continuous Vacuum Pans, among other advanced technologies.
Attendees will gain insights into how these innovations can significantly improve energy efficiency and support the low‑carbon transition of beet sugar factories.
Meet the Fives FCB team
Throughout the congress, Fives' experts will be available to discuss new projects, revamps and modernization strategies with industry professionals.
Booth no 26
Meet our team: Laurence Cégel (Technical Director), Louise Camp (Process Engineer), Denis Duquesnel and Xavier Lamblin (Sales Managers) from the 10th to 13th of May.
Whether you are planning a new installation or looking to optimize existing processes, Fives FCB teams will be pleased to present customized solutions tailored to your operational needs.