Riding the "Belt and Road" Momentum: Qunfeng Deepens African Market Expansion

Under the "Belt and Road" Initiative, Africa's economy and infrastructure construction have seen rapid growth with the help of China. Numerous infrastructure projects have been swiftly built and developed with the support of Chinese enterprises, laying a solid foundation for the economic prosperity of African countries. As a leading enterprise in China's construction material machinery sector, Qunfeng Machinery has actively integrated into the "Belt and Road" construction. Recently, Qunfeng participated in three major construction material exhibitions in Ethiopia, South Africa, and Kenya, showcasing advanced concrete product forming equipment and integrated production solutions, significantly expanding its brand influence in Africa.

Big 5 Construct Ethiopia

Qunfeng Debuts, Showcasing Intelligent Manufacturing

From May 30 to June 1, the Big 5 Construct Ethiopia exhibition opened grandly at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Formerly known as the Addis Ababa Building Materials Exhibition, it is the oldest and largest exhibition in Ethiopia. The exhibition covered an area of 90,000 square meters, attracting 30,000 visitors and featuring 400 exhibitors. Qunfeng impressed the audience with its advanced brick-making solutions, showcasing the charm of "Qunfeng Intelligent Manufacturing" to over 30,000 visitors.

Big5 Construct Ethiopia Exhibition Scene(source: Big5 Construct Ethiopia)

Ethiopia, as Africa's second-most populous country and one of the fastest-growing economies, has seen its real estate market develop rapidly under a relatively stable domestic situation and government investment policies. A customer from Ethiopia, eager to join this infrastructure boom, sought a high-performance construction material machine at the exhibition. After discussions with Qunfeng's sales team, the customer found that Qunfeng's QS series concrete product forming machines far surpassed similar products in terms of output and quality. Following initial procurement intentions, the customer planned to visit Qunfeng's production base in China.

Ethiopian Customer Consulting Product Details(source: Qunfeng)

Big5 Construct South Africa

Brand Reputation Aids Market Expansion

From June 4 to June 6, the Big 5 Construct South Africa exhibition opened grandly in Johannesburg. This exhibition is South Africa's most renowned industry event, attracting key stakeholders from construction and infrastructure projects from China, the USA, Dubai, Turkey, India, Kenya, Spain, and other regions. As a leading company in China's construction material machinery sector, Qunfeng amazed global merchants with its fully upgraded concrete product forming equipment and integrated production solutions.

Big5 Construct South Africa Exhibition Scene(source: Big5 Construct South Africa)

With South Africa's Department of Human Settlements proposing a 2030 vision, the government aims to meet social housing needs while increasing the construction of comprehensive housing facilities. This has undoubtedly boosted the local construction material market. A long-established construction material merchant in South Africa, seeking to join this infrastructure boom, found that Qunfeng's QS series concrete product forming machines significantly outperformed similar products in terms of output and quality. After initial procurement intentions, the customer planned to visit Qunfeng's production base in China.

South African Customer Consulting Product Details(source: Qunfeng)

Many old friends also visited Qunfeng's booth at this exhibition, with some having been business partners for many years. Qunfeng's fully upgraded concrete product production line equipment aligns with their goals of enhancing market competitiveness. After discussions with Qunfeng's sales team, many reached initial procurement intentions and planned to visit Qunfeng's production base in China.

South African Customers and Qunfeng Sales Team Discussions(source: Qunfeng)

Buildexpo Africa in Kenya

Qunfeng Shines in Nairobi

From June 5 to June 7, the Buildexpo Africa opened at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi. As East Africa's leading international exhibition, the Buildexpo Africa is the largest international trade exhibition on building and construction products, equipment, and machinery. Over 40 countries participated, showcasing their expertise in infrastructure construction. Qunfeng, with its advanced brick-making solutions, dazzled the event, securing orders from several African countries.

Buildexpo Africa Exhibition Scene(source: Buildexpo Africa)

Kenya's construction market size reached $16.6 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow at an annual rate of over 5% from 2023 to 2026. The Kenyan government is committed to rebuilding Nairobi Central Railway Station and its surroundings into a multi-modal, transit-oriented urban development project—"Nairobi Railway City," costing KES 12 billion. This has led to high-quality development in the local construction material market. Interested in Qunfeng's highest-capacity product, the QS2000 fully automatic concrete product forming machine, many Kenyan construction material merchants reached initial cooperation intentions and planned to visit China to discuss cooperation details.

Kenyan Customers Consulting Qunfeng Product Details(source: Qunfeng)

The QS2000 fully automatic concrete product forming machine is Qunfeng's highest-capacity product, featuring a high-efficiency servo vibration system, fast forming cycles, and low energy consumption. The machine is equipped with an auxiliary mold change system for quick switching between production processes, allowing for large-scale production of various products. In combination with Qunfeng's auxiliary facilities such as the elevating machine and mother-son vehicle curing kiln, it significantly reduces labor costs and achieves high-quality fully automated production.

Qunfeng QS2000 Fully Automatic Concrete Product Forming Machine(source: Qunfeng)

In recent years, economic and trade exchanges between China and Africa have become increasingly close. With the recognition and praise of "Belt and Road" achievements by African countries, the cooperation in infrastructure between China and Africa has deepened, no longer limited to large projects such as roads and railways. The construction material market in African countries has also seen rapid development. Qunfeng has been deeply cultivating the African market for many years, with its brand influence spreading across the continent. The company has launched numerous large-scale fully automatic concrete product production lines in South Africa, Mozambique, Libya, and South Sudan, creating many exemplary projects.

Libya - Qunfeng QS2000 Super Large Fully Automated Concrete Product Production Line (Source: Qunfeng)

Mozambique - Qunfeng QS1300 Fully Automated Concrete Product Production Line (Source: Qunfeng)

South Af - Qunfeng QS1300 Fully Automated Concrete Product Production Line (Source: Qunfeng)

With the continuous advancement of "Belt and Road" construction, Qunfeng will continue to provide superior products and meticulous services, injecting stronger momentum into infrastructure construction worldwide. Qunfeng is committed to expanding its market space, fulfilling its responsibilities as a leading enterprise in China's construction machinery industry, and contributing to the friendship and economic development between China and Africa.