Dukathole, long recognised as the Eastern Cape’s leading manufacturer of concrete bricks, blocks and pavers, has expanded into the Western Cape and Ga
Dukathole, long recognised as the Eastern Cape’s leading manufacturer of concrete bricks, blocks and pavers, has expanded into the Western Cape and Gauteng – giving it the most extensive dry-cast concrete products presence across the country.
With production capacity now strategically positioned in South Africa’s three major economic regions, Dukathole is equipped to deliver consistent, high-quality products to both public and private sector developments nationwide.
Built on a foundation of quality
Founded more than 20 years ago in Aliwal North, Dukathole established its reputation for strong, reliable products that helped shape communities across the Eastern Cape.
In 2024, the company entered a strategic partnership with diversified industry group, ChromTech Holdings, bringing capital investment and operational expertise. This partnership enabled Dukathole to consolidate production around its flagship East London facility – home to the PMSA Ultra 3000, the most advanced dry-cast concrete manufacturing system in the country and to plan strategically for its national expansion.
A national network of capacity
Dukathole now operates nine manufacturing machines across South Africa, with a combined production capacity exceeding 90 000 tonnes per month. This scale places the company among the highest-capacity producers of dry-cast concrete products on the continent.
Its Western Cape and Gauteng facilities are equipped with equally sophisticated systems, ensuring uniform product quality, reliability and efficiency across all regions.
“We are now positioned where our clients need us most,” said Schalk van Wyk, Group Head of Operations at Dukathole SA.
“With strong production capacity in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape and Gauteng, we provide a truly national solution – stable supply, consistent quality and the assurance that we can support projects at any scale. We are established, we are reliable and we are here to stay.”
Innovation that sets a new standard
Dukathole’s growth is a story of expansion, innovation and intent. As pioneers in South Africa’s cement brick industry, the company continues to challenge convention:
• First in South Africa to offer an online store for purchasing bricks and paving.
• Operator of Africa’s most advanced dry-cast concrete manufacturing system.
• Engaged in ongoing research into new materials and advanced concrete formulations to define the next generation of building products.
“We see ourselves as disruptors in an industry that has remained largely traditional,” added van Wyk. “We do things differently by embracing technology, experimenting with new materials and building systems that allow our clients to order, plan and build smarter.
“This expansion represents the culmination of years of hard work, strategic planning and commitment to quality. Our Ultra 3000 technology in East London, combined with proven production capabilities in the Western Cape and Gauteng, allows us to deliver superior cement bricks, blocks and paving nationwide while maintaining the standards that have defined Dukathole for over two decades.
“We’re working towards a grand plan – one we’ve carefully developed and are now bringing to life.”
