OUR STORY, OUR ETHOS
Corobrik (Pty) Ltd was established in Durban in 1902. From small beginnings, Corobrik has evolved into the major South African manufacturer, distributor and marketer of clay bricks, clay pavers and a range of building materials. With factories around South Africa, Corobrik is geared to distribute in excess of five million products each day, and has a footprint in every major centre throughout the country.
To Be Southern Africa’s Leading Provider Of Innovative, Reliable And Sustainable Clay And Concrete Masonry Solutions
OUR MISSION
COMMITTED TO PEOPLE, QUALITY & GROWTH
Quality Without Compromise
We deliver high-quality clay and concrete masonry materials for the design and construction industry that meet rigorous standards and support durable, long-lasting built environments.
Customer-Centric Approach
We place our customers at the heart of everything we do, ensuring responsive service, dependable supply, and solutions that meet their evolving needs.
People
We value our people and communities and are committed to mutual respect, collaboration and continuous development.
Operational Excellence
We drive efficiency, cost effectiveness, consistency and safety across our operations, enabling reliable production and delivery at scale across Southern Africa.
Continuous Improvement
We foster a culture of ongoing innovation and improvement, enhancing our processes, products and our people to stay ahead in a dynamic industry.
Environmental & Social Responsibility
We are committed to legal and ethical practices that contribute positively to all the stakeholders that we serve and minimise environmental impacts.
National Reach, Local Impact
With a unique national supply footprint, we ensure accessibility, reliability, consistency and support across Southern Africa.
GUIDING EVERY DECISION WE MAKE
1898
Durban clay deposit discovery sparks the Storm brothers’ first brickworks
1902
Storm Brothers Brick Works formally lays the foundation for Corobrik
1916
Coronation Brick and Tile Company is formed
1977
The Corobrik brand is officially launched across South Africa
1986
Corobrik Student Architecture Awards begin spotlighting emerging talent
1988
SAIA recognises Corobrik as a Patron of Architecture
2001
Management-led buyout makes Corobrik independently owned
2009
Brick Layer Training Centre earns Construction Centre of Excellence status
2022
R800 million Kwastina factory opens and reaches full production
2023
Vanilla range launches a white face brick for contemporary design
2026
Corobrik achieves BBBEE Level Three with 110% procurement recognition
Student Architecture Awards celebrate 40 years of design excellence
2027
Corobrik marks 125 years of building South Africa