Driven to achieve carbon neutrality, China became the world’s biggest manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) products aiming to reduce coal usage and increase renewable energy sources. PV glass is a technology that enables the conversion of light into electricity by the means of transparent semiconductor-based photovoltaic cells.

From September 25 to 28, Fives will be exhibiting at the World Cement Association’s Annual Conference which will focus on the theme of “Navigating the Climate Challenge: reducing carbon and reducing costs”, and will discuss the industry's response to climate change in preparation for the upcoming COP27 in Egypt.

Venture Orbital Systems, a French startup developing a range of nanosatellites launch services, has chosen Cryomec^® LABS technology by Fives, one of the global leaders in cryogenics, to test the Navier Mk2 engine used on its Zephyr orbital launcher.

Fives Giustina secured a large order from China for 8 XL-VSD (Vertical Surface Disc) grinding machines. The customer purchased a range of machine sizes to grind bearings for the wind power market, confirming Giustina’s surface grinding technology remains the top choice.

Fives, one of the world’s most preferred partners for transforming supply chain facilities, has been selected by PostNord to install two turnkey sorting systems in Norway and Germany.

The custom nozzle design allows the flow position and shape to precisely match the challenging wheel geometry with less components in the assembly, while also providing optimum flow to the metal cutting zone in the grinding machine. This increases the machines performance and optimizes the grind cycle.

On August 12th, 2021, Fives FCB was awarded a Contract by Ciment Québec Inc. (CQI) for the supply of two new FCB Horomill^® grinding workshops to upgrade its Saint Basile Plant cement production facilities.

Fives, one of the world’s most preferred partners for transforming supply chain facilities, was chosen by Swiss Post to improve its facilities and optimize the performance of its flows. Swiss Post, Switzerland’s national postal service provider, among many other services delivers registered or express mails and parcels nationally and internationally – a challenge in times of booming e-commerce.

Fives just received an order for the combustion of hydrogen for a chemical site in France.

Fives, one of the world’s most preferred partners for transforming supply chain facilities, announced today its partnership with AutoStore, the Norwegian designer and manufacturer of a robotic, cube-based, automated storage and retrieval system. As part of its development strategy, Fives is giving a new dimension to its business in Europe, thanks to the rapid implementation of complete AutoStore solutions, thus supporting growth in the retail, e-commerce and 3 PL sectors.