In May, Fives FCB, part of world industrial engineering leader Fives Group specialized in cement, concrete, SCM's beneficiation and minerals, opened a new subsidiary in the United States: Fives FCB USA Inc.
The company welcomed three highly experienced professionals to help structure its local operations and accelerate its development in North America.
These strategic appointments reflect Fives' commitment to providing expert, responsive and local support to cement, concrete, SCM's beneficiation and minerals industry players across the country.
Matt Devitt Joins as Business Development Director
With 20 years of experience in both plant operations as process engineer (Lafarge, GCC, Lhoist) and industrial gas treatment technologies with technical, commercial and operational roles, Devitt brings a unique dual perspective that bridges technical expertise and customer needs.
His deep involvement in the Cement Industrial Committee (CIC) and IEEE-ACA Conferences positions him as a strategic connector, capable of driving business growth through industry insight and trusted relationships.
Geovanni Calderon Appointed Chief Technical Officer
Calderon combines hands-on production leadership with extensive commissioning and site management experience, as he previously served as production manager of Cementos Moctezuma (Mexico) during 5 years, and then spent 17 years at Fives FCB as commissioning manager and site manager. His deep knowledge of Fives technologies and recent focus on energy optimization at Cemex USA as corporate energy manager make him a key asset to lead technical excellence and operational efficiency.
Jeff Sharratt, in Charge of Services
Sharratt brings 30 years of experience, including 10 years as production manager of American Gypsum and Vicat (Lebec, Calif.), 10 years at FLSmidth as services sales manager and 10 years as field project manager and cnstruction site manager. His understanding of plant operations and service needs enables him to offer tailored solutions that enhance performance, reliability and long-term value for our clients.
Based in Birmingham, Ala., Fives FCB USA Inc. shares premises with North American Construction Services, and leverages a strong local network to promote Fives' advanced solutions: equipment, integrated plants and services.
"This team marks a major step in our commitment to the U.S. market," said Yan Huerre, commercial director, Fives FCB. "Their combined expertise will help us deliver high-performance, valuable solutions tailored to local needs."
For more information, visit fivesgroup.com/cement-minerals
