Smart machinery investments can drive sustainable growth

Faced with rising housing project costs and unreliable suppliers, Maliano of ClayCraft Constructions invested in an automated hydraulic brick-making machine in early 2024.

The transformation progressed rapidly. After a brief operator training, BlocksCraft began producing high-quality, uniform fly ash bricks on-site. The machine can produce 700 bricks per hour, reducing brick costs by 40% compared to outsourcing. More importantly, it eliminated delivery delays and gave Maliano complete control over his supply chain.

"In-house production has been a game-changer," Maliano says. "Overnight, we were able to adjust brick specifications to suit different project phases, recycle construction site waste into bricks, and even began selling surplus bricks locally. The machine paid for itself within six months."

Today, blocksCraft operates a two-shift operation, producing bricks not only for its own projects but also for neighboring builders. The machine's reliability, minimal maintenance requirements, and environmentally friendly use of local materials have made it the cornerstone of its thriving business, demonstrating how smart machinery investments can drive sustainable growth.