The modern pace of construction requires special materials. Recently, cellular concrete (aerated concrete) has gained the most popularity. Aerated concrete production is a profitable and demanded business. Moreover, this material stands out among others for its qualities. So, it is aerated concrete in comparison with the others that has the best heat transfer. In addition, it is also energy-saving and lightweight. This makes it indispensable in construction, and therefore on sale. Demand is unusually high. However, the competition for it is high. In almost every region there are several companies involved in such production.
Business investment
Of course, the production of aerated concrete cannot happen without investment. This is primarily the documentation. All permissions and registration will take about 5-18 thousand. The exact cost depends on the region and the appetites of the officials involved in the registration of activities.
Secondly, the premises. It should be spacious. In addition to the workshop where building material will be produced, a warehouse for finished products and premises for staff are also needed.
Thirdly - own fleet of special equipment. Of course, you can also hire cars that will deliver your products to customers, but renting will ultimately be somewhat more expensive. Perhaps, at first, you will want to save money by not providing delivery services. This is not entirely correct, because then your customers can run away to those companies that provide delivery. It is better to think about your own fleet of equipment in advance, especially since you can also earn money on it. Set a delivery rate, and then your park will pay off on its own.
Fourth, aerated concrete production equipment. There are two options. If the starting capital is not constrained, then you can buy a fully automatic line, which can only work a couple of people. Its cost starts from 3.5 million rubles. In total, such a line produces about 100 cubic meters of material per shift. If the starting capital is limited, then you can purchase a semi-automatic line. Its cost starts from 150 thousand rubles. True, productivity is less - only 2-3 cubic meters per shift. What exactly to choose is up to you. If you are planning a large-scale production, then you cannot do without a machine. If the plans include average sales and deliveries, a semiautomatic device will be enough.
In addition to all of the above, you need to hire staff. In addition to workers watching the lines, loaders and drivers are needed. The number of employees individually, depending on the scale of production.
And of course, this is a consumable. Without it, your production is impossible. You can buy it both from domestic manufacturers and abroad. The first option is budgetary, especially since it does not differ in quality from a foreign one.
Payback, income, profitability
Aerated concrete production pays off pretty quickly. If your production is medium-sized, with a semi-automatic line, then the payback will come in a year and a half. If the scale of performance is large, then it will pay off much faster. About 250 thousand rubles can be earned from 250 cubic meters of material per month in net profit.
With large production, respectively, more. Monthly net income brings stability. Moreover, business is in demand. Experts also give forecasts that a significant increase in demand for this type of building materials is expected. Over the next few years, demand for products will grow. According to marketers, aerated concrete displaces other building materials of its type from the market.In a few years, it will become completely indispensable in the construction of buildings.
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The profitability of aerated concrete production can exceed 100%. An important condition for success is a careful study of the market. If your region already has more than 5 similar industries, then yours should be unique in something. Whether it will be price, quality or time frame is up to you. The competition in the business is high, but nevertheless, this does not mean that you “burn through”. An important point is seasonal demand. So, starting a business, calculate everything in detail. The opening of your workshop should be in March or April. This will give you a chance to develop a certain amount of product, which in May you will buy. Warehouse should never be empty. Otherwise, with an urgent order, you may lose your customers.
Business features
Any production implies the presence of special conditions and aspects. So, the manufacture of aerated concrete requires compliance with certain factors. Your consumable means what concrete is made of and the substances themselves that will produce gas in it.
The technology for producing aerated concrete is simple: special substances are added to the ready-mixed concrete. Those forming gas make pores in the material. To draw an analogy, the material looks like a dough with yeast. Concrete "wanders", increasing its size. The weight of one block does not exceed 25 kg. Equal diameter holes are visible on the surface.
Aerated concrete is most popular in the construction of main walls. This material is the most durable and durable among its competitors. At a price it is slightly higher than others, but it's worth it. Demand for it begins when the construction season is suitable (April-May). Abundant demand comes to an end closer to winter.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages of aerated concrete production:
- quick payback;
- demand;
- small investments (depending on the scale of the workshop);
- profitability;
- good profitability.
Among all, you can find only one drawback - competition. Manufacturers of building materials have long come to the conclusion that it is possible and necessary to produce such material. That is why you need utmost care.
Explore the demand and supply market not only in your region, but also in the neighboring one. So, it may turn out that the opening of a workshop in a neighboring region will be more profitable. You do not have to always be present at the factory. Competent management staff will do it for you.
