Novada Cement, part of the Medcem Cement Group, has selected ABB to deliver complete electrification, automation, and drives solutions for its upcoming cement manufacturing facility in Tampa Bay, Florida. The project marks Novada Cement’s first investment in the United States and represents a key milestone in the company’s international expansion strategy.
Under the scope of the agreement, ABB will design, supply, install, and commission integrated plant-wide systems covering electrification infrastructure, automation architecture, and drive technologies. ABB will also provide engineering services, project management support, and long-term operational assistance to ensure seamless execution and plant performance optimisation.
At the core of the solution is the ABB Ability™ System 800xA® distributed control system, which will act as the central platform integrating plant operations. The system is designed to provide operators with enhanced visibility across production processes, enabling improved decision-making, higher operational efficiency, and better control over production performance.
Once fully operational, the Tampa Bay plant is expected to produce more than 600,000 tons of cement annually, supplying demand from the regional construction and infrastructure sectors. The facility will support Novada Cement’s entry into the US market while reinforcing Medcem Group’s global growth strategy across key international regions.
Medcem Group currently operates large-scale cement manufacturing assets in Türkiye and maintains production and distribution facilities in Cameroon and Tunisia. The group’s long-term strategy focuses on expanding global capacity while advancing digitalisation, operational efficiency, and sustainability across its industrial footprint.
ABB’s integrated automation and electrification systems are expected to play a central role in improving energy efficiency, process stability, and product quality at the new facility. The system architecture will enable real-time monitoring and optimisation of plant operations, supporting reduced energy consumption and enhanced throughput performance.
BulentKolanci, North America Sales Manager for ABB’s Cement Business, said the company continues to support global cement producers in improving production efficiency and advancing sustainability objectives. He noted that Novada Cement’s approach reflects a strong commitment to innovation and operational excellence, making it a strong fit for ABB’s digital solutions.
Isa Eltez, Plant Manager at Novada Cement, said the collaboration with ABB will help accelerate the commissioning and operational readiness of the new plant. He highlighted that centralisedplant control through ABB technologies will improve energy performance, optimise production output, and ensure consistent product quality.
ABB and Medcem Group already share an established working relationship, with ABB having previously supported digitalisation initiatives across Medcem’s cement operations in Türkiye. This new project extends that collaboration into the US market. Medcem Group’s flagship Mersin facility in Türkiye is among the world’s largest cement production sites, with an annual clinker capacity of 6.5 million tons, the majority of which is exported via Medcem Port. The group also operates across mining, port logistics, concrete production, and global export operations.
ABB continues to focus on technologies that support energy efficiency, automation, and industrial sustainability across sectors worldwide. The company operates in electrification and automation technologies with a workforce of approximately 110,000 employees globally and more than 140 years of industrial engineering experience.
