PGH Bricks & Pavers

What PGH Bricks & Pavers does

PGH Bricks & Pavers is an Australian clay brick and manufactured stone manufacturer established in 1958, operating as a brand and division of CSR Pty Ltd, a diversified Australian building solutions conglomerate. The company manufactures bricks using clay and shale fired at temperatures up to 1200°C via extruded/wirecut and dry-pressed methods, alongside manufactured stone veneer products. Its product portfolio includes Australian-made ranges (Highlands, Dark & Stormy, Metallic, Manhattan) and a premium European-imported line (Morada) featuring colour-through technology and smooth satin, gloss, and linear finishes.

The company distributes through a hybrid model comprising Selection Centre showrooms, regional sales offices across five Australian states (NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, TAS), and a national distributor network. Customer segments span home owners, architects and designers, builders and trades, and landscape professionals. Go-to-market is supported by free in-person and online colour consultations, an express sample delivery service for design professionals, downloadable BIM/Revit files and technical datasheets, and a content-driven marketing approach anchored on case studies and inspiration galleries.

Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of bricks, pavers, and stone veneer, with no recurring or subscription component. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. PGH leverages integration within CSR's broader building solutions portfolio (Bradford, Gyprock, Hebel, Monier, Cemintel) for cross-promotion and bundled specification opportunities with builder and trade channels. The company operates exclusively in Australia and has no disclosed international footprint, external funding, M&A activity, or leadership changes.

Name

PGH Bricks & Pavers

Legal name

PGH Bricks & Pavers

Website

https://pghbricks.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

PGH Bricks & Pavers is an Australian brick and stone manufacturer established in 1958, operating as a division of CSR Pty Ltd. It produces clay bricks and manufactured stone veneer for residential construction, selling through

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Manufacturing

NAICS

Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing (3271)

SIC

Structural Clay Products (3250)

akta.pro primary industry

Clay Bricks (Facing & Common) (IMADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Manufactured/Engineered Stone & Agglomerates (Quartz, Terrazzo, Sintered Stone) (IMAKAHAG)

Keywords

• Clay brick manufacturing
• Stone veneer products
• Building materials supply
• Brick masonry products
• Hardscape construction materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Victoria Park

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Brick and Paver Sales: One-time product sales of clay bricks, pavers, and stone veneer products to builders, architects, home owners, and landscape professionals. Products are sold through selection centres, distributors, and direct sales with no recurring revenue component.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PGH Bricks & Pavers manufactures and supplies clay bricks and manufactured stone veneer products for residential and commercial construction in Australia. The company offers multiple brick ranges including Australian-made lines and imported European premium bricks, along with PGH Stone manufactured stone veneer, distributed through company-owned Selection Centres and a national distributor network.

Product overview

PGH Bricks & Pavers is a brick and stone manufacturer in Australia offering two core product lines: PGH Bricks (timeless clay bricks) and PGH Stone (manufactured stone veneer). The brick portfolio includes multiple sub-brands/ranges: the premium Morada Range (imported from Europe with smooth colour-through bricks in standard and linear formats), the Highlands Range (Australian-made with distinctive dark textures), the Dark & Stormy Range (modern contemporary tones), and the Metallic Range (specialty metallic-finish bricks). Supporting services include free colour consultations at Selection centres, professional sample ordering, and downloadable BIM/technical resources. The company has been Australian-made since 1958 and operates as part of CSR Limited.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Morada Range: Premium imported brick collection from Europe featuring smooth finishes and colour-through brick products. Available in standard and slender linear formats.
• Dark & Stormy Range
• Highlands Range
• PGH Stone

Products and services

• PGH Clay Bricks
• PGH Stone (Manufactured Stone Veneer)
• Morada Range
• Highlands Range
• Dark & Stormy Range
• Metallic Range
• Manhattan Range
• Colour Consultation Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Insurance discounts available for brick homes due to fire resistance and durability properties
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CSR LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPGH Bricks & Pavers is a brand under CSR Limited, a major Australian building solutions company. CSR operates multiple building product brands including Bradford (insulation), Gyprock (plasterboard), Hebel (autoclaved aerated concrete), and Monier (roofing). PGH is part of CSR's integrated building solutions portfolio.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wienerberger AG: Wienerberger is the world's largest producer of clay bricks and a global incumbent in wall-building solutions; PGH's Morada range is in fact European-sourced, putting Wienerberger (or its affiliates) in a comparable product and technology category even though PGH itself is regional.
• Glen-Gery Corporation: Glen-Gery is a large US clay brick manufacturer offering standard, designer, and architectural brick lines, comparable to PGH in product breadth and aesthetic-range strategy, though operating in North American rather than Australian markets.
• CRH plc: CRH is one of the world's largest building materials groups with masonry, aggregates, and cement operations including clay brick and concrete block offerings across multiple geographies — a broad incumbent whose portfolio scope exceeds PGH but whose masonry products compete in the same end markets.
• Brickworks Limited: Brickworks is the ASX-listed parent of Austral Bricks, Austral Masonry, and Bristile Roofing, making it a broader incumbent that competes with PGH across clay bricks, concrete masonry, and roofing — operating as a diversified building products platform rather than a brick specialist.
• General Shale: General Shale is a long-established North American brick and stone veneer producer with a similar mix of standard clay bricks and manufactured stone products to PGH, serving residential and commercial construction as a multi-generational masonry manufacturer.
• Ibstock plc: Ibstock is the UK's leading clay brick manufacturer with a portfolio of facing bricks, specials, and stone veneer — directly comparable to PGH in product category (clay bricks, stone substitutes) though serving UK rather than Australian markets.

Direct peers

• Adbri Masonry: Adbri (Adelaide Brighton) produces concrete bricks, blocks, and pavers that directly substitute for PGH's clay brick and paver offerings, particularly in infrastructure and commercial applications where concrete masonry competes on price and consistency.
• Boral Masonry: Boral is a major Australian building materials group offering concrete block, brick, and paver masonry products that compete head-to-head with PGH across residential and commercial applications in the same Australian market, with similar national distribution.
• Austral Bricks: Austral Bricks is Australia's largest clay brick manufacturer and the flagship masonry brand of Brickworks Limited, directly competing with PGH across standard, premium, and designer brick ranges in residential and commercial construction across the same Australian geography.

Others

• CSR Limited (parent): CSR is the parent conglomerate of PGH and a major Australian building solutions group with competing internal brands (e.g., Hebel AAC, Monier roofing) that share channel, capital, and customer relationships with PGH rather than competing externally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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