Bojan Dabić and Zdravko Ivanković, companies Zorka Opeka and Zorka Keramika - Responsible to nature, consistent in quality

The companies Zorka Opeka and Zorka Keramika have been confirming their position as leaders in the production of construction materials for many years, but what really sets them apart in the market is the strategic commitment to sustainable development and innovations that contribute to environmental protection. Through carefully selected raw materials, the implementation of energy-efficient technologies and continuous investments in the improvement of production processes, these companies are proving that sustainable construction is no longer the future - but the present. From Climabloc blocks to nature-inspired ceramic tiles, their portfolio is an example of how the domestic industry can respond to contemporary environmental and energy challenges, along with high quality and functionality.

Bojan: Zorka Opeka and Zorka Keramika use the highest quality clay without artificial additives,

with which we are supplied from our own mines. The quality of the clay used is strictly controlled and monitored. We are proud of the quality of our products that are energy efficient and sustainable, and our pride, apart from individual business and personal satisfaction, also confirms the possession of standards:

Zdravko: Zorka Keramika has invested in new furnaces with energy-efficient burners in the past year and the automation of certain processes in the creation of products increased energy savings with the aim of further improving the process in the coming period.

Bojan: Zorka Opeka produces Climabloc, facade bricks and ventilation blocks. All products are made of clay, they are long-lasting, resistant to time, which does not affect them. They are in harmony with nature and are environmentally friendly because they are renewable and have a lower impact on the environment. Brick is produced from natural raw materials and its production requires less energy compared to the production of synthetic materials. A material like brick helps to create a healthy living environment without any effects on the air quality in closed rooms.

Zdravko: All Zorka Keramik products and wall and floor tiles are made from our clay which give such attributes to our products with their plasticity and accompanying properties that superior characteristics are achieved with much lower energy consumption. And as such, they are resistant to external influences and, above all, they have a long lifespan.

Bojan: Buildings made of Klimabloc use less energy for heating and cooling. We stand out from similar products, among other things, by the ecological composition of our raw materials - the highest quality domestic clay without artificial materials.

Zdravko: Zorka Ceramic floor tiles are extremely suitable for underfloor heating systems, but also increasingly popular cooling systems, where low energy consumption systems such as heat pumps are used which use water/water or air/water systems, which are renewable media.

Zdravko: Zorka Keramika, with investments from the previous year, improved the production process by introducing new technologies and smart systems which consume drastically less energy (gas and electricity) through their work and exploitation and mass preparation and glazing systems that use much less water, which is used from its own sources and reused thanks to recycling and separation systems, all without loss, i.e. with an increase in the quality of the end product.

Bojan: In 2025, Zorka Opeka will present a new product for modern and efficient construction – the Climabloc DRYFIX sanded block. It is a block of extremely precise dimensions, ideal for building vertical walls, which is used within the innovative DRYFIX extra system. This system also includes a dedicated one-component PUR adhesive, Climabloc DRYFIX extra, developed exclusively for the bonding of sanded blocks from the same line.

Thanks to this solution, construction becomes faster, cleaner and more efficient - work time is shortened by up to 50% compared to traditional methods, with the need for tools significantly reduced. The system enables simple handling even in winter conditions, at temperatures down to -5°C, and its application brings maximum thermal insulation, because it eliminates the occurrence of thermal bridges.