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CONCRETE PRODUCTS & CAST STONE98 CPI %u2013 Concrete Plant International %u2013 4 | 2025 www.cpi-worldwide.comThe requirements placed on companies in the concrete block industry have been rising continuously for years %u2013 whether due to technological changes, growing markets or increasing pressure to innovate. Kobra Formen GmbH does not respond to these developments with short-term trends, but with a long-term principle: continuous development. This principle permeates all areas of the company %u2013 from research and training to internationalisation %u2013 and forms the basis for sustainable success.Technological development with practical relevanceTechnological innovation is a central pillar of continuous development. Kobra has made it its mission not only to keep pace with the market, but also to stimulate the industry. In recent years, significant progress has been made in the design and construction of tool components. For example, new materials for heated tamper heads %u2013 the Kobra HotShoe%u2122 feature %u2013 ensure significantly longer service lives for cable guides and connections. Another milestone was also reached with the modular design of assemblies using rubber-bonded metals (FlexShoe%u2122): The service life of these assemblies could be multiplied, whereby the vibration range can be defined more precisely and lasts more than just one mold life without modification. This not only means greater cost-effectiveness for customers, but also increased process reliability in production.At Kobra, continuous improvement is not based on mere theory, but on a close-knit feedback system. Sales and service employees systematically collect customer feedback, which is analysed weekly by a central committee consisting of management, design management and those responsible for service and production. The resulting findings are channelled into specific development projects, which are implemented through research & development, product development and design. This involves not only responding to customer-specific requirements, but also generally revising existing construction methods or developing new technologies. In this way, Kobra remains close to its customers and their daily challenges, which promotes understanding of expectations and requirements in the various markets worldwide and ultimately benefits all customers.Continuous development as the basis for a successful futureKobra Formen GmbH combines technical innovation, the promotion of skilled labour and a global presencen Andreas Gebauer-G%u00fcnther, Kobra Formen GmbH, GermanyView over the company premises of Kobra Formen GmbH at the summer party