If you’re pouring foundations, laying pavers, or building block walls, the cost of concrete adds up fast. That’s why we’re excited to announce that Firth® Concrete, New Zealand’s largest and only national concrete company, is now an official CBS Co-op partner.
What that means in plain terms: CBS members can now access the equivalent of group home builder pricing on Firth® products, through your existing PlaceMakers account.
Who Is Firth®?
Firth® has been supplying New Zealand’s construction industry for over 100 years. As the country’s only truly national concrete company, they operate right across New Zealand, meaning consistent supply, consistent quality, and a product range that covers almost every concrete need on a residential build.
Their range includes:
- EcoMix® Ready Mix Concrete: including low-carbon options under their EcoMix® and EcoMix®+ brands
- Concrete Masonry: blocks and bricks for structural and aesthetic applications
- Brick Veneers: a wide range of styles and finishes
- Paving: driveways, paths, and outdoor living
- Segmental Retaining Walls: engineered retaining solutions
Firth® is also a leader in sustainable concrete in NZ, with independently verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) on their low-carbon concrete products, worth knowing if your clients are asking about green build credentials.
What Do CBS Members Get?
Through the CBS Co-op partnership, members now receive pricing equivalent to group home builder discounts on:
- Firth® Branded Readymix Concrete
- Bricks
- Paving
- Grey Masonry
These discounts are accessed through your CBS-linked PlaceMakers account, so there’s no new account to set up and no extra hoops to jump through if you’re already in the system.
Why This Matters for Your Business
Group home builder pricing is typically reserved for high-volume residential builders, the kind of pricing that used to be out of reach for smaller or independent operators. As a CBS member, you now sit at that same table.
Whether you’re building one home or managing multiple projects, these discounts apply consistently, helping you tighten up your material costs and protect your margins on every concrete-heavy job.
How to Access Your Firth® Discounts
It’s straightforward:
- Use your existing PlaceMakers Trade Account linked to your CBS membership
- Place orders through the PlaceMakers Trade Support team
- Your CBS pricing will be automatically applied
Not a CBS member yet? Get in touch to find out how CBS Co-op works and whether it’s the right fit for your business, contact us here.
Or explore the rest of our supplier partners to see what else is available to members.
Questions?
If you’re unsure whether your PlaceMakers account is correctly linked to CBS, or you want to check which Firth® products are covered, get in touch with the CBS team, we’re happy to help you make the most of this partnership.
You can also explore the full Firth® product range at firth.co.nz.