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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

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

Orania Wastewater Treatment Plant

March 9, 2023, by CMA

Orania, a Karoo town in the Northern Cape, named after the Orange River flowing alongside, has experienced rapid population growth in the last few decades. Consequently, the wastewater plant did not have adequate capacity to cope and a new one had to be built. The appointed contractors were Orania Infrastruktuur and they conducted the project from March through to mid-December of 2021. Sika SA were consulted, asked to consider solutions, and then supplied the relevant specified materials to the project. It was important to ensure that concrete works and joints be totally watertight. The basic methodology initially required the installation ... Read More

Versatility of Concrete Admixtures - Sika South Africa

March 9, 2023, by CMA

Architect, Hermann Schnepel, was tasked by Jindilli Farm, to conceptualise and design a campsite that would accommodate two families for weekend getaways. The essence of the plan was to provide minimalistic essential support services for camping, without trespassing on the natural beauty of the surrounding farm. The breathtaking view across the water to the bird island needed to be preserved as the scenic backdrop to the camp. The sub-tropical climate in this region is conducive to outdoor living, so another objective criterion was to create a seamless transition from being under an open-plan style of cover one moment, to ... 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.