The development of FLSmidth is the classic story of an entrepreneurial firm starting off in a modest way in the late 19th century and growing successfully through hard work and business acumen to become a major international group that now serves the cement and minerals industry worldwide. Ever since its creation 125 years ago, FLSmidth has been characterised by innovative thinking and a desire to find the best possible technological solutions. Today, more than 650 of the 9,000 people who make up the company's workforce are directly involved in developing the technology of the future.