Traveling multilayer block machine thoroughly upgraded

Successful production start with new Zenith 940 in St. Petersburg

Fig. 1 The new Zenith 940.

Fig. 2a Paver production at Niva OOO.

Fig. 2b Curbstone production at Niva OOO.

Fig. 3 Hydraulically driven filler car grate.

Fig. 4 Rapid locking mechanism for molds.

Fig. 5 Touch panel of the new model.

Fig. 6 Polystyrene core installation device.

Fig. 7 Insulation block production with the Zenith 940.

For the majority of concrete block-machine manufacturers, the years 2007 and 2008 were characterized by a very satisfying order situation. A slight decline in performance-oriented large-pallet machines became evident, however, already as early as in the summer of 2008. Zenith reacted promptly to the upcoming developments and early on decided to thoroughly upgrade a number of their automatic block machines in the lower price segment – particularly the Zenith 940. They soon saw successful results of their decision. A number of the new machines were already sold in the first half of 2009, with most of them already delivered and installed.

Zenith Maschinenfabrik GmbH is one of the major suppliers to the concrete block industry. The company’s most comprehensive product line of floor-level block machines, stationary and traveling multilayer block machines, pallet machines and complete carousel systems make the company a market and technology leader in many sectors according to their own figures.

Niva OOO in St. Petersburg, Russia has operated successfully in several sectors of the construction industry and infrastructure projects for many years. At the beginning of 2009, the company management decided to engage also in the...