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CONCRETE PRODUCTS & CAST STONE80 CPI %u2013 Concrete Plant International %u2013 2 | 2026 www.cpi-worldwide.comEven in the modern concrete block industry, there is often talk of Industry 4.0, automation and cycle times. However, a crucial foundation for long-term success is often overlooked: The interplay between high-precision tool technology and the in-depth knowledge of those who operate it on a daily basis. A recent practical example at Al Wady, one of Saudi Arabia's industry leaders, illustrates why Kobra Formen GmbH does not rely solely on hardware sales, but on a holistic strategy of innovation, ease of maintenance and experience.A partnership between equals: Al Wady and KobraThe success of a concrete block factory can be measured by its ability to deliver consistent product quality over many years with maximum plant availability. The Saudi Arabian company Al Wady has perfected this claim since its foundation in 2008. With around 150 employees in production, maintenance and quality control today, the company has achieved impressive growth.This development is closely linked to the management's vision: From the very beginning, Mr Sayed Sleem and Mr Ezz Eldeen Hassan attached great importance to establishing clearly defined processes and procedures. For them, staff training was never just a side effect, but a cornerstone of the company's strategy. This focus on professionalism is also reflected in the machinery, which brings together leading companies in international plant engineering: German production lines from Masa form the core, supplemented by surface finishing systems from SR Schindler and technology from Forest Press.Preserving knowledge, securing the futureKobra Formen GmbH, 08485 Lengenfeld, Germanyn Andreas Gebauer-G%u00fcnther, Kobra Formen GmbH, GermanyAn overview of Al Wady's factory