For a concrete products manufacturer, investing in a new production line is about more than adding another machine. It is an opportunity to improve production capabilities, respond to changing market requirements, and build a stronger foundation for long-term growth.
For ZPB KaczmareK, that opportunity has now taken shape in Rawicz, Poland.
After more than 35 years of working with Zenith technology, the Polish manufacturer has once again chosen Zenith for its latest production investment. The new installation features a Zenith 870 vibropress supplied by Zenith, replacing an earlier generation of equipment with a modern production system designed to support the company's next stage of development.
The new line was officially inaugurated in Rawicz on August 20, 2026, marking another milestone in a partnership that began in 1991.
ZPB KaczmareK's relationship with Zenith began in 1991, when the company introduced a Zenith 844 into its production operation.
At the time, the machine was used to manufacture concrete products including concrete paving blocks, paving slabs, curbstones, and concrete blocks. According to local reporting, the Zenith 844 was capable of producing more than 800 m² of paving blocks per shift.
As production requirements increased, ZPB KaczmareK later moved to the Zenith 860 for higher-volume manufacturing. The machine's reported 18-second forming cycle supported production of thousands of concrete products per day.
Now, more than three decades after the first Zenith machine entered the factory, the company has taken another step forward with the Zenith 870.
The equipment progression from Zenith 844 to Zenith 860 and now Zenith 870 reflects more than a sequence of machine replacements. It demonstrates how equipment technology can evolve alongside a manufacturer's production requirements.
For ZPB KaczmareK, the decision to continue with Zenith means combining decades of operating experience with a new generation of concrete products manufacturing technology.
The decision to replace an established production system was driven by the need to move the manufacturing operation forward.
In 2025, ZPB KaczmareK began dismantling its older equipment and installing next-generation machinery. The new production line was officially opened the following year.
For modern concrete products manufacturers, production competitiveness is no longer determined by output alone.
Manufacturers also need to consider:
●Product dimensional consistency
●Repeatability of production parameters
●Product appearance and color consistency
●Production efficiency
●Equipment flexibility
●Ability to respond to changing market requirements
The new Zenith 870 production line was selected to address these requirements while providing ZPB KaczmareK with a more modern manufacturing platform.
The new Zenith 870 installation introduces a number of improvements to ZPB KaczmareK's production environment.
According to the local report, the new system provides higher precision and repeatability of finished-product parameters, together with modern dosing and mixing systems for color pigments. These capabilities allow the manufacturer to produce a broader range of colors while maintaining consistency from batch to batch.
This is particularly relevant for manufacturers producing concrete paving blocks and other architectural concrete products, where visual appearance and color consistency can be just as important as dimensional accuracy and structural performance.
The upgraded production system also provides increased production capacity to respond to growing market demand.
For ZPB KaczmareK, therefore, the Zenith 870 investment is not simply about replacing an older machine.
It is about creating a more capable concrete products production environment that can support both current manufacturing requirements and future business development.
Concrete products manufacturers increasingly need to balance productivity with product quality.
A modern vibropress must provide stable forming performance while giving manufacturers greater control over the characteristics of the finished products.
The Zenith 870 investment at ZPB KaczmareK addresses this requirement through improved production control and modern material and color handling technology.
For the manufacturer, this means greater flexibility in producing concrete products with different visual characteristics while maintaining production consistency.
The result is not simply a new piece of equipment. It is a production platform designed to give the factory greater control over the manufacturing process.
On August 20, 2026, ZPB KaczmareK officially inaugurated the new production line at its facility in Rawicz.
The event brought together company representatives, employees, business partners, local officials, and representatives of QGM Zenith to mark the completion of the modernization project.
The opening also received attention from the regional Polish media.
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The report highlighted the company's long-standing relationship with Zenith and described the new Zenith 870 vibropress supplied by QGM Zenith as the foundation of the new production line.
The latest investment demonstrates how an established concrete products manufacturer can modernize its production operation while maintaining continuity with proven technology.
For ZPB KaczmareK, the new Zenith 870 brings together:
●More precise production control
●Improved repeatability of finished products
●Modern color dosing and mixing technology
●Greater production capacity
●More flexible concrete products manufacturing
●A modern platform for future production development
These capabilities are increasingly important for manufacturers producing paving blocks and other concrete products in competitive markets.
For equipment manufacturers, meanwhile, long-term customer relationships provide a different kind of validation. When a customer returns to the same technology after decades of production experience, the decision reflects not only the specifications of a new machine, but also confidence built through years of real-world operation.
The ZPB KaczmareK project provides a practical example of how a modern concrete products production line can evolve from an established equipment base.
For manufacturers planning to upgrade an existing factory, the key question is not simply whether a new machine can replace an old one.
A more important question is: Can the new production system provide better control, greater flexibility, consistent product quality, and sufficient capacity for future market requirements?
The Zenith 870 investment at ZPB KaczmareK shows one approach to that challenge.
By combining proven Zenith technology with a new-generation production system, the company is strengthening its capabilities for the next stage of concrete products manufacturing in Poland.
QGM provides automatic block making machines and complete concrete block production solutions developed around specific production requirements, product applications, raw material conditions, and long-term operating objectives.
A key milestone in QGM’s international development came in 2014, when the company fully acquired the German-based Zenith Maschinenfabrik GmbH, a renowned manufacturer with more than 60 years of industry history. Following the acquisition, QGM established a technology and R&D center in Germany, further strengthening its access to advanced European engineering expertise and block-making technology. This strategic integration has helped QGM combine German engineering precision with its own manufacturing and innovation capabilities, supporting the continuous development of high-performance block making machines and complete concrete product production solutions for customers worldwide.
ZPB KaczmareK selected the Zenith 870 to modernize its production capabilities, improve production precision and repeatability, increase capacity, and gain greater flexibility in manufacturing concrete paving blocks and other concrete products. The investment also builds on the company's more than 35 years of experience with Zenith equipment.
The Zenith 870 can be configured for the production of various concrete products, including concrete paving blocks, paving slabs, curbstones, and concrete blocks. Its flexible production capabilities make it suitable for manufacturers serving different construction and landscaping applications.
Upgrading to the Zenith 870 can provide manufacturers with improved production control, greater repeatability of finished-product dimensions, higher production efficiency, modern material and color handling systems, and greater flexibility for meeting changing market requirements.
ZPB KaczmareK began working with Zenith technology in 1991, when it introduced a Zenith 844 into its production operation. After later upgrading to a Zenith 860, the company invested in a new Zenith 870 in 2026, marking more than 35 years of cooperation with Zenith.
QGM fully acquired the German-based Zenith Maschinenfabrik GmbH in 2014. Zenith has more than 60 years of industry history, and following the acquisition, QGM established a technology and R&D center in Germany. The integration combines German engineering expertise and block-making technology with QGM's manufacturing and innovation capabilities, supporting concrete products manufacturers worldwide.
