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History<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Advanced Cyclone Systems (ACS) was founded in\u00a02008<\/strong>\u00a0by\u00a0Romualdo Salcedo (CTO)<\/strong>, Professor at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP), and\u00a0Pedro Ara\u00fajo (CEO)<\/strong>, Industrial Engineer from FEUP with an MBA from Lisbon MBA. The company was established with the support of the\u00a0CoHitec program<\/strong>, promoted by Cotec \u2014 a Portuguese institutional innovation association \u2014 which was instrumental in developing the initial business plan and securing early-stage financing.<\/p>\n

From the earliest days, ACS has been exclusively dedicated to the\u00a0development and commercialization of high-efficiency cyclone systems<\/strong>, with a strong focus on solving complex particle separation and emission control challenges across industries. With an international outlook from the outset, ACS quickly became a trusted partner worldwide.<\/p>\n

In its formative years, the founders built upon longstanding research and successful prototype performance in biomass emission control \u2014 particularly in cork and wood industries \u2014 where cyclones were consistently operating without maintenance and complying with strict environmental limits. These early successes confirmed the value of ACS\u2019s technology and inspired the mission to bring high-efficiency cyclone solutions to clients globally.<\/p>\n

Over the years, ACS expanded its reach, delivering tailored cyclone systems that address specific operational and particle characteristics for a broad range of applications \u2014 from\u00a0emission control in boilers, furnaces, and dryers<\/strong>\u00a0to the\u00a0recovery of valuable powders<\/strong>\u00a0in food, chemical, and pharmaceutical processes. With a strong reputation for innovation and engineering excellence, ACS completed hundreds of successful installations across dozens of countries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

A New Chapter: Joining the Sunds Fibertech Group<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n

After\u00a017 years of innovation and growth<\/strong>, in\u00a0May 2025<\/strong>\u00a0Advanced Cyclone Systems became part of the\u00a0Sunds Fibertech Group<\/strong><\/a>, marking a significant milestone in the company\u2019s history. This strategic step opens a new chapter of growth \u2014 especially in the\u00a0wood-based panel industry<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 while strengthening ACS\u2019s ability to serve all markets with the same dedicated team, identity, and commitment.<\/p>\n

Sunds Fibertech \u2014 a global technology leader headquartered in Sweden \u2014 brings additional scale, resources, and a shared commitment to long-term innovation and customer-centric development. As a\u00a0dedicated business unit within the Sunds Fibertech Group<\/strong>, ACS retains its identity, leadership, and team, while gaining a like-minded partner to accelerate global expansion, broaden its solution portfolio, and co-develop more advanced technologies.<\/p>\n

Together, ACS and Sunds Fibertech are positioned to offer enhanced solutions that address evolving market demands, reinforce their shared commitment to sustainability and innovation, and deliver\u00a0even greater value to clients worldwide<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-169","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/169","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=169"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/staging.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/169\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":178,"href":"https:\/\/staging.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/169\/revisions\/178"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=169"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}