Bricks For Africa

What Bricks For Africa does

Bricks For Africa (trading as Bricks Galore CC) is a Johannesburg-based building materials distributor founded in 1997 that supplies clay bricks, cement, sand, stone, and paving products to contractors, commercial developers, and public-sector clients across Gauteng. The company operates from two physical branches — Lyndhurst (main) and Orange Grove — and positions itself as Africa's largest independent distributor for Corobrik, South Africa's dominant clay brick manufacturer, a relationship held since 2005 that confers direct factory access and preferential allocation terms.

The underlying business is straightforward commodity distribution with no proprietary technology platform; the primary value proposition rests on inventory depth, multi-category breadth (extending beyond bricks into cement and aggregates since 2010), and direct-from-factory supply pricing that smaller competitors cannot match. The company also publishes a basic brick calculator tool on its website, which is a utility rather than a technology differentiator.

Revenue mechanics are project-based: the firm quotes and delivers bulk orders to construction sites, with pricing set per unit (per thousand bricks, per bag of cement, per cubic metre of aggregate). The commercial moat in practice is reinforced by its 100% Black-owned Qualifying Small Enterprise (QSE) status with 125% B-BBEE procurement recognition, which materially improves its scoring in South African public-sector and corporate procurement processes and channels demand that non-empowered competitors cannot easily access.

Name

Bricks For Africa

Legal name

Bricks Galore CC

Website

https://bfa.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bricks For Africa (Bricks Galore CC) is a Johannesburg-based building materials distributor founded in 1997, supplying bricks, cement, sand, stone, and paving to government, commercial, and contractor clients across Gauteng from two physical branches.

Ownership category

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Product category

Building Materials Distribution

NAICS

Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers (42332)

SIC

Structural Clay Products (3250), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Clay Bricks (Facing & Common) (IMADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Concrete, Cement & Aggregates Retail (Bagged Mix, Sand, Gravel) (CRAIAEAG)

Keywords

• Building materials supply
• Brick distribution
• Construction aggregates
• Cement wholesale
• Paving materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Johannesburg

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Wholesale Distribution: Bricks for Africa generates revenue through wholesale distribution of building materials including bricks, cement, sand, stone, paving, and hardware products. They source directly from manufacturers like Corobrik and offer bulk pricing to contractors, developers, and homeowners. Revenue is generated through product sales with volume-based pricing and delivery services across Gauteng.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bricks For Africa (Bricks Galore CC) is Africa's largest independent distributor of Corobrik products, supplying a full range of building materials including face bricks, cement stock bricks, maxi bricks, concrete blocks, paving bricks, cement, sand, stone aggregates, and hardware. The company sources directly from manufacturers and serves contractors, developers, government institutions, and homeowners across Gauteng and beyond with bulk delivery to construction sites.

Product overview

Bricks For Africa is Africa's largest independent Corobrik distributor, operating since 1997 as a 100% Black-owned Qualifying Small Enterprise with 125% B-BBEE procurement recognition level. The company offers a unified portfolio of building materials centered on bricks and masonry products, supplemented by cement, aggregates, and hardware. The core product line includes the Corobrik face brick range (63 premium varieties) and semi-face bricks (31 varieties per SANS 227:2007), alongside cement stock bricks, maxi bricks, and SABS-certified concrete blocks (per SANS 1215:2008). Paving solutions span both Corobrik clay pavers (41 varieties) and cement concrete pavers. Supporting products include bulk cement from leading South African brands (PPC, AfriSam, Sephaku, iTe) in 32.5N and 42.5N grades, certified sand and stone aggregates, and hardware essentials (reinforcing steel, DPC membranes, tools, lintels). The company also provides a free online brick calculator tool for project planning. All products are available with delivery across Gauteng from two Johannesburg branch locations.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Face Bricks (Corobrik Range) Premium exposed clay face bricks from the Corobrik range, offering 63 colour and texture varieties including Satin and Travertine finishes for non-plastered architectural applications. Targeted at contractors, developers, and homeowners building exposed brick walls.
• Semi Face Bricks (FBA / NFP / NFX) Aesthetic face bricks (FBA) and plaster bricks (NFP/NFX) manufactured to SANS 227:2007 standard, offering 31 varieties with rustic and satin finishes in various colour ranges for plastered and unplastered walls.
• Clay Stocks (Nova Brick Range) Traditional clay stock bricks from the Nova Brick range, offering timeless aesthetics and lasting durability for structural and decorative applications.
• Cement Stock Bricks The most commonly used brick in South African construction, measuring 222x106x73mm with approximately 500 bricks per pallet, suitable for plastered walls, foundations, and general building projects.
• Maxi Bricks Larger-format cement bricks (222x90x115mm) designed for faster construction, improved thermal properties, and structural load-bearing applications, available in solid (4.6kg) and hollow (3.9kg) variants.
• Concrete Blocks (Cement Maxi & Coroblock) SABS-certified concrete masonry units manufactured to SANS 1215:2008, including Cement Maxi 90 (222x110x90mm), Coroblock M100 (390x190x90mm), M150 (390x190x140mm), and M200 (390x190x190mm) for load-bearing and structural builds.
• Cement Paving Bricks (Corobrik Concrete Paver Range) Hard-wearing concrete pavers including Corolink, Corolock, Coroplaza, and Corostone variants in 50mm-80mm thicknesses, engineered for residential, commercial, and industrial surfaces with SANS 1058 compliance.
• Clay Paving Bricks (Corobrik Clay Paver Range) Natural clay pavers from Corobrik in 41 varieties across cobble, modular (50mm/65mm/73mm), and piazza shapes, featuring colour-fast tones including beige, sandstone, grey, brown, blush, red, and dark options.
• Cement High-quality bulk cement from leading South African brands (PPC, AfriSam, Sephaku, iTe Cement) available in 32.5N and 42.5N grades for general building, structural, and high-strength applications.
• Sand & Stone Aggregates Complete range of sand and stone aggregates including building sand, plaster sand, river sand, crusher stone, 19mm and 13mm concrete stone, sourced from certified quarries meeting SANS specifications.
• Hardware Products Essential construction hardware including reinforcing steel (Y-bar, mesh, wire), DPC & membranes, building tools (trowels, spirit levels, wheelbarrows), and lintels & accessories for site operations.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CorobrikcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1997Primary strategic partner and manufacturer relationship. Bricks for Africa is Africa's largest independent distributor of Corobrik products since 2005. They source directly from Corobrik's factory, providing wholesale rates without middleman markups. The partnership offers the widest variety of face bricks (63+ products) across premium colours and textures.
• Apollo BrickminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Apollo Brick products - South African manufacturer of clay bricks for construction projects.
• Rosema BricksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Rosema Bricks products - South African brick manufacturer.
• Brick & ClayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Brick & Clay products - South African clay brick manufacturer.
• Nova BricksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Nova Bricks products including clay stock bricks. Nova Brick range offers premium clay bricks with timeless aesthetics and lasting endurance.
• TechnicreteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Technicrete products - manufacturer of concrete masonry and related building products in South Africa.
• PPCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of PPC cement products - leading South African cement manufacturer. PPC cement is stocked in both 32.5N and 42.5N grades for various construction applications.
• Sephaku CementcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Sephaku Cement products - South African cement manufacturer known for innovative building solutions.
• AfriSamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of AfriSam cement products - major South African cement and construction materials supplier.
• iTe CementcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of iTe Cement products - South African cement manufacturer offering specialized cement formulations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Cashbuild: Largest South African retailer of building materials and hardware with national footprint. Comparable to Bricks for Africa in product range (bricks, cement, aggregates, hardware) and customer base (contractors and homeowners), though Cashbuild is retail-focused and substantially larger.
• Corobrik: South Africa's largest clay brick manufacturer and Bricks for Africa's primary strategic partner. Comparable as the upstream supplier whose products Bricks for Africa distributes; competing in the same end market via direct sales to large contractors.
• PPC Ltd: Leading South African cement manufacturer and one of Bricks for Africa's core cement suppliers. Comparable as the upstream cement producer whose products Bricks for Africa distributes, also selling directly into construction markets.
• AfriSam: Major South African cement, aggregate, and readymix supplier. Comparable as a key Bricks for Africa supplier and a broad building-materials incumbent that competes for the same construction customers in Gauteng and beyond.
• Build It: National franchise network of building materials and hardware retailers across South Africa. Comparable product mix and customer segments (contractors and DIY homeowners), though structured as retail franchise outlets rather than direct distribution.
• Builders Warehouse: Mass-market South African home improvement and building materials retailer. Comparable in product range (bricks, cement, paving, hardware) and Gauteng presence, but at significantly larger scale with multi-category big-box format.
• Mica Hardware: South African franchise hardware and building materials retailer. Comparable as a channel competing for the same contractor and homeowner customers in Gauteng and nationwide, though more DIY-skewed.
• Sephaku Cement: South African cement manufacturer distributed by Bricks for Africa. Comparable as upstream supplier and broad incumbent serving the same Gauteng and national construction demand.
• Technicrete: South African manufacturer of concrete masonry, paving, and retaining products. Comparable as one of Bricks for Africa's authorized brand partners and a producer overlapping in concrete bricks, blocks, and pavers.
• Leroy Merlin South Africa: International home improvement and building materials retailer operating in South Africa. Comparable product mix and Gauteng customer overlap, though much larger and broader in assortment than Bricks for Africa's specialist brick-led offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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Investors

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