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The Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA) is the primary representative of the precast concrete industry. Now in its 45th year, it promotes the use of precast concrete. The CMA publishes leading industry guides, presents workshops and facilitate training. The CMA initiates standards in close cooperation with SABS and collaborates with its members in developing new products and services.

Membership is open to any precast concrete manufacturer, provided certain quality-based criteria are met. View Member Benefits by clicking on the "Membership" tab in the Main Menu above.

Find Products

CMA Approved Members are listed here. Search by Producer Name, keyword, province or precast product tag. Source quality precast concrete units ONLY from CMA producer members.

Publications

Access a collection of industry leading publications. Complied by experts over a period of 40 years, these are the most concise and accurate industry brochures, manuals and publications available in South Africa.

CMA Profile

Click the button to view the CMA's corporate information: Profile, Operational & Management, MOI, Social Responsibility, Code of Ethics and Panel of Experts.

Find a CMA Member

Through association with industry bodies, institutes, organisations and "Associations", the member shows it's professional demeanor and commitment to industry "morals" as set by the association. In the case of the CMA - "Quality Cast in Concrete"

The BIGGEST benefit of association membership is the image which this member affiliation portrays to the market being serviced. Association Membership is synonym with quality, honesty, professionalism and proper code in conduct!

Superior Precast Concrete Units are supplied in South Africa by CMA Producer Members.

Click on the map to search for CMA Producer Members by name, keyword, province or product tag. This is the consumer's porthole to procuring precast concrete with confidence.

CMA Members Map

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Certification and "Mark of Approval"

CMA Certification Services

CMA Certification Services (Pty) Ltd is a Product Certification Company, accredited by SANAS to provide certification services, according to SANS Specification, to the precast concrete manufacturing industry. Note; there is a big difference between CMA Membership and CMA Certification Services - for more information - Click here!

CMACS Mark
Holders

CMA Membership is not a prerequisite to apply for CMACS certification services and the CMACS Mark of Approval. Verify mark holders by clicking on the link in the top right hand corner of the home page or by navigating the main menu. Precast producers not listed here does not carry CMACS Product Certification or the CMACS Mark of Approval.

CMACS
Complaints

In order to lodge a complaint concerning a precast concrete unit bearing the CMA Certification Services Mark of Approval, please make use of the contact details supplied under "Certification and Mark of Approval" drop-down list, in the main menu above, and submit your complaint.

Impartiality Statement

CMA Certification ensures that decisions are based on objective evidence and conformity obtained through a competent audit process in which decisions are not influenced by other interests or by other parties. To view and/or download the Impartiality Statement - Click here.

Recent News

Big 5 Construct Southern Africa: Driving economic growth, recovery and transformation within Southern Africa’s construction industry

May 9, 2023, by CMA

The first Big 5 Southern Africa Construction Leaders Summit takes place 29 June and will unite high-level decision-makers, essential industry stakeholders and premier service providers to converse, deliberate and propel the advancement of infrastructure construction and development within the SACU region. An invitation-only event, the Big 5 Southern Africa Construction Leaders’ Summit promises a gathering packed with experts from government to specialist funding institutions leading interactive panel discussions and keynote sessions on leadership, investment and partnership opportunities, and more. Project owners across sectors, institutional and private investors, funders and financiers will benefit from attending this event. The Big 5 Southern ... Read More

PRECAST CONCRETE PANELLING ENHANCES STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY BUILDING

April 6, 2023, by CMA

Rynhard Zwarts of KMH Architects said he specified precast concrete panelling for the service shaft facades to create a point of interest at the building’s northern entrance and because precast concrete has a much cleaner finish than in-situ concrete. “The finish on Concrete Unit’s precast panels is beautiful and panelling emulates the facade of the New Paving Laboratory (NPL) which is adjacent to the engineering building. We established a language of materiality for the NPL which is being adopted for the engineering block’s northern façade. Moreover, we requested that the panels be cast with ferrule holes as cosmetic embellishments which ... Read More

PRECAST CONCRETE SAFETY BARRIERS PREFERRED FOR CAPE TOWN’S FORMULA E RACE

March 20, 2023, by CMA

Formula E uses five barrier types for its 17 global race events and four, Types 1, 2, 4 and 5, were deployed in Cape Town. All told Cape Concrete cast 1 988 units: 1 800 Type 1; 96 Type 2; 82 Type 4; and 10 Type 5. Type 1 is the standard size measuring 4m (length) x 1m (height) x 600mm (base width). Type 2, which is generally used on tight corners, has the same dimensions as Type 1 except for its length, which is 2m. Similarly, Type 4 has the same dimensions as type 1 apart from its height which is ... Read More

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Precast Concrete Related Events

The Concrete Manufacturers Association will be attending the following events across south Africa. Keep your eyes on the Concrete Manufacturers Association's Social Media Pages (Facebook and LinkedIn) for the latest events and information. The CMA will also be hosting Precast Concrete related workshops during the year for the enrichment of the precast concrete industry.