Early June 2026. Zhengzhou Lerford Machinery just finished packing and inspecting a custom chalk machine. It's ready to go, waiting to be shipped to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
This is another small step for Lerford in the African market. Also shows that Chinese chalk machines are getting more trust from buyers over there.
Why the Congo client picked Lerford
The buyer has been making school supplies in the Congo for years. They looked at a few different equipment suppliers, compared the options, and ended up choosing Lerford. Why? The machine runs steadily, doesn't eat up power, can handle local conditions, and the price is right for what you get.
They even sent people to the Lerford factory to watch the machine run. They checked out the production process and the after-sales setup. Only after that did they sign the deal.
Getting it ready to ship
Before shipment, the machine got a thorough cleaning. Then they packed all the accessories, strapped everything down tight, and wrapped it up with moisture-proof and anti-crash materials. Passed every quality check. Now it's just sitting there, waiting to be loaded into a container.
Once it gets to the Congo, the client can upgrade their chalk line and make more of their own school supplies.
What's good about this machine
This chalk machine is one of Lerford's upgraded flagship models. It's built for small and medium-sized companies that make school supplies. It can do high-volume, standardized production, and it's designed to work with the kind of power and conditions you see in Africa.
The machine mixes slurry automatically, injects water precisely, and does molding and demolding all in one system. It runs on a rotary assembly line – so you don't need a bunch of people watching it. That cuts labor costs and saves the workers' backs.
Compared to the old-style chalk machines, this one mixes the slurry way more evenly. The chalk sticks come out smooth – no cracks, no bubbles. The size is consistent, the diameter doesn't vary much, and the yield of good-quality product is a lot higher. It can make white and colored chalk, so one machine does it all.
Power and build
The motor is energy-efficient. Low power draw, runs steady, quiet – exactly what overseas buyers want when they're trying to keep costs down. The body is made of thick, wear-resistant material. It lasts, doesn't wear out fast, and can take the rough conditions you often find in Congolese workshops.
The failure rate is low. Maintenance is easy – nothing complicated. So long-term operating and repair costs stay low too.
There's also a dust control system built in. It catches most of the dust, keeping the air cleaner. So the workers breathe less junk, and it meets green production standards. You don't have to choose between getting the job done and keeping things clean.
Lerford background
Over the years, Lerford has focused on making and exporting light industrial machinery. Their main thing is equipment for school supplies. With solid tech, good quality, and proper pre-sales and after-sales service, they've already sold machines to Africa, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.
Their approach is simple: quality first, customer first. They keep tweaking and improving their machines to fit different countries' power, environment, and operating habits. So overseas clients get equipment that's actually made for their situation, plus one-stop production support.
What this shipment means
Getting this chalk machine to the Congo is a real step forward for Lerford in Africa. It also gives their brand a bit more weight in the local market.
Going forward, they'll keep working on tech upgrades and product improvements – making the machines even better while pushing into more overseas markets. The goal is to get more good Chinese equipment out there, help overseas clients produce cheaply, efficiently, and at scale, and grow together.
