Prices of Bims,Concrete Block, Paving Stone, and Briquette Plants: How Much Capital Is Required for This Business?

The production of bims, paving stones, and briquettes is a rapidly growing and profitable sector in the construction industry. However, one of the most frequently asked questions by aspiring entrepreneurs is:

"What budget is required to establish these plants?"

"What are the prices of 18-mold bims machines?"

"How much does a 36-mold paving stone machine cost?"

In this blog post, we’ll explore the factors affecting investment costs, approximate budget ranges, and key details about capital planning.

When setting up a production plant, the following factors play a significant role in determining costs:

The capacity of the machine—whether it is manual, semi-automatic, or fully automatic—directly impacts production costs. Typically, machine prices vary based on their daily production capacity. For instance:

High-Capacity Fully Automatic Machines: Can produce over 45,000 paving stones or 18,000–20,000 bims briquettes per day.

Medium- to Low-Capacity Semi-Automatic or Manual Machines: Can produce 10,000–12,000 paving stones or 3,000–5,000 bims briquettes per day.

Fully Automatic Systems: Ideal for high production volumes but require more investment. These systems minimize labor costs and accelerate the production process through automation.

Semi-Automatic Systems: More affordable but require more manpower.

Curing is essential for enhancing the durability of concrete products. For those planning to install fully equipped curing racks, additional investment is necessary. For instance, high-capacity plants may require curing racks costing between $90,000 and $120,000.

While bims production uses pumice stone, other concrete blocks require different aggregates (sand, gravel, etc.). This necessitates additional equipment like sand bunkers and crushers.

Costs vary depending on machine capacity, additional features, and production quality. Below are approximate investment ranges:

Small-Capacity Plants : $50,000 – $120,000+

Medium-Capacity Plants : $120,000 – $280,000+

High-Capacity Plants: $280,000 – $500,000+

Note: These prices typically exclude machine accessories, installation, first-year maintenance, land costs, cranes, loaders, forklifts, electricity, water supply, etc. Such costs vary based on location and timing.

In addition to setting up the plant, budget allocation for raw materials (cement, pumice stone, aggregates, etc.) and operational costs (energy, labor, maintenance) is essential. Since operational costs vary greatly by region and scale, providing an average figure might be misleading.

For high-capacity plants, it’s crucial to sell produced items quickly to avoid storage costs. Marketing and logistics expenses should also be factored into capital planning.

Choose the Right Machine: Select a machine that aligns with your production volume and customer demand.

Don’t Overlook Curing Racks: Curing is vital for enhancing the durability of concrete products.

Plan for the Long Term: Ensure sustainability by planning operational capital alongside initial investment costs.

Add Value to Your Investment with Conpromac

At Conpromac, we offer customized production plants tailored to meet the specific needs of our customers. With our high-quality machines and expert team, we optimize your production processes for maximum efficiency. If you are planning to set up a bims, paving stone, or briquette production facility, contact us today for a personalized quote.

Contact us now and plan your investment the right way!