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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.

OUR VISION

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.

OUR VALUES

GUIDING EVERY DECISION WE MAKE

Integrity & Accountability
Do the right thing, own your actions, follow through.
Customer Centric
Put customers first.
Agility & Continuous Improvement
Adapt quickly and drive high performance through constant improvement.
Social & Environmental Responsibility
Act responsibly towards all stakeholders and the environment.
Prioritising Quality
Quality in everything we do.
Team Collaboration
Work together openly, respectfully, and effectively.
1898

1898

Durban clay deposit discovery sparks the Storm brothers’ first brickworks

1902

1902

Storm Brothers Brick Works formally lays the foundation for Corobrik

1916

1916

Coronation Brick and Tile Company is formed

1977

1977

The Corobrik brand is officially launched across South Africa

1986

1986

Corobrik Student Architecture Awards begin spotlighting emerging talent

1988

1988

SAIA recognises Corobrik as a Patron of Architecture

2001

2001

Management-led buyout makes Corobrik independently owned

2009

2009

Brick Layer Training Centre earns Construction Centre of Excellence status

2022

2022

R800 million Kwastina factory opens and reaches full production

2023

2023

Vanilla range launches a white face brick for contemporary design

2026

2026

Corobrik achieves BBBEE Level Three with 110% procurement recognition

Student Architecture Awards celebrate 40 years of design excellence

2027

2027

Corobrik marks 125 years of building South Africa

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