Lontto Expands Batching Plant Lineup for Global Buyers

Lontto, a manufacturer of block and brick making machines based in Chicago, Illinois, has expanded its lineup of concrete batching plants to cater to a wider range of global buyers. This development, announced on 14th October 2026, aims to provide buyers with more options in plant sizes and configurations, rather than relying on a single standard model. The expansion gives buyers a wider choice, allowing them to select a plant according to required output volume, available space, and how often the operation moves between sites.

The expanded range of batching plants is designed to meet various requirements, including fixed production facilities and operations that relocate between projects. Stationary plants are suitable for consistent output in fixed locations, while mobile plants are ideal for projects that move between sites. The two formats differ in their footprint, foundation requirements, and assembly, making the choice dependent on the site layout and output needs.

According to Chao Zhang, CEO of Lontto, the company's expanded range allows buyers to match other specifications such as mixing capacity, aggregate storage, and material handling methods more closely to their production targets.

The company's installation and training services cover the expanded batching plant range, ensuring that buyers can bring new equipment into operation without relying solely on in-house expertise. Lontto's services are intended to help commission new equipment and prepare operators, making the process smoother for sites adding concrete production for the first time. The company's focus on providing a complete production line through one supplier is intended to streamline the process for buyers and ensure a seamless integration of new equipment into existing operations.

Interest in batching equipment has come largely from buyers who already operate Lontto block or brick machines and are considering concrete production capacity at the same location. The automatic block and brick making machine range remains the company's primary product line, but the company plans to continue developing the batching plant range as more buyers look for equipment that can be paired with existing block and brick production. Lontto's range of batching plants now includes options across various sizes and configurations, designed to cover several production requirements.

The company's expansion reflects its ongoing work with producers that combine concrete preparation with block and brick manufacturing. Lontto's range of batching plants now includes options across various sizes and configurations, designed to cover several production requirements. The company's focus on providing a complete production line through one supplier is intended to streamline the process for buyers and ensure a seamless integration of new equipment into existing operations.