The plant will be located near the city of Treinta y Tres, approximately 300km from the capital of Uruguay, Montevideo.
The order comprises a complete range of equipment from crushing to packing and a palletizing system.
FLSmidth will deliver state-of-the-art energy-efficient technology including vertical roller mills for raw, coal and cement grinding; FLSmidth Cross-Bar® cooler, and a Low-Nox In-Line-Calciner kiln system.
The client, Cielo Azul, is an established player in the Ready mixed concrete (RMC) business in which concrete is delivered directly to the end user. The new cement plant marks Cielo Azul's entry into the cement production business.
"We are proud that Cielo Azul has chosen FLSmidth as their partner as they enter the world of cement production," says Per Mejnert Kristensen, Group Executive Vice President, Cement Division.
"FLSmidth has a 135-year proven track record of understanding and sharing our customers' ambitions.
"We develop the most advanced technology in our industries and offer market-leading product and service ranges.
"Together with Cielo Azul, we will leverage on our knowledge and experience to deliver the most energy-efficient cement plant in Uruguay."
