Industries

Cement

Custom engineering solutions to meet cement industry needs

Everything engineered for efficiency, reliability, and a lower-carbon future

Engineering the Future of Cement Production

leading the way with initiatives such as GreenCem, a key step in reducing carbon emissions in cement and clinker production.

Soto plays a critical role in modernising cement plants, optimising production efficiency, and supporting decarbonisation efforts. From kiln system upgrades to alternative fuel integration, our engineering expertise helps cement producers reduce emissions, improve plant performance, and future-proof operations.

With expertise in mechanical, structural, and pipework design, Soto delivers engineering solutions that enhance operational efficiency while supporting the industry’s transition to lower-carbon cement production.

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Australian owned and operated

Supporting sovereign capability with Australian ingenuity. As an end-to-end design house, we manage every stage in-house for seamless delivery and quality assurance.

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Experience meets innovation

26+ years of expertise in heavy industry, integrating cutting-edge engineering solutions with real-world experience.

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Partnership approach

We prioritise outcomes over cost, delivering value-driven engineering solutions that align with your long-term success.

Everything Engineered for Cement Operations

Cement Processing and Kiln Systems

Engineering high-efficiency kiln and preheat systems that improve performance, durability, and emissions control in cement production.

  • Kiln and preheat tower design and optimisation
  • Clinker production system upgrades
  • Alternative fuels integration for decarbonisation
  • Emissions control and process optimisation

Material Handling and Logistics efficiency.

Optimising bulk material transport, storage, and logistics systems to ensure seamless operations and efficiency.

  • Conveyor system design for bulk materials transport
  • Truck loading and unloading system optimisation
  • Storage and handling solutions for alternative fuels and raw materials

Construction and Site Infrastructure

Delivering safe, compliant, and durable structural solutions that support plant upgrades, expansions, and maintenance.

  • Safe access systems and operational platforms
  • Lifting studies and engineered lifting solutions
  • Construction engineering for plant upgrades and expansions

Decarbonisation and Alternative Fuels

Supporting the transition to low-carbon cement production with alternative fuel integration and emissions reduction strategies.

  • GreenCem additive integration
  • Low-carbon cement production process enhancements
  • Facility upgrades for emissions reduction and energy efficiency

Specialist Engineering Services for the Cement Industry

Applying advanced analysis, simulation, and integrity assessments to optimise plant efficiency, reliability, and compliance.

  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • 3D Modelling and Digital Prototyping
  • Structural Integrity Assessments
  • Process Simulation and Optimisation

Engineering efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in cement

Soto delivers structural, mechanical, and pipework solutions that enhance plant performance, durability, and sustainability in cement production. From kiln systems and material handling to alternative fuel integration, our engineering expertise ensures efficient, compliant, and future-ready operations.

Structural engineering

Designing robust, high-performance infrastructure that supports kilns, preheaters, and bulk material storage, ensuring stability, safety, and longevity.

Mechanical engineering

Optimising processing equipment and material handling systems to reduce downtime, improve energy efficiency, and increase throughput.

Pipework engineering

Engineering fluid, gas, and alternative fuel handling systems that support emissions reduction, process optimisation, and plant-wide efficiency.

Projects

Soto has worked with leading companies in resources, energy, and infrastructure, providing engineering solutions that enhance operational efficiency and compliance.

Our diverse set of in house skills are ready 
to support your next project.

We bring diverse and extensive expertise to every project. Our team is equipped with a range of capabilities and services, including:

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