About Us

Who we are

m4a (Pty) Ltd is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of composite and plastics products with a focus on the utilities networks and infrastructure markets.

In-house design, tool making and our various manufacturing capabilities provide end-to-end development, manufacture and supply solutions to the client. m4a complies to global mark and specification schemes, and is ISO9001 certified.

m4a manufactures Modern Composite, Plastic and Concrete Pre-Cast Solutions. Our Manufacturing capability includes Injection Moulding, Extrusion, Pre-cast Concrete, GRC, and Compression Moulded Composites.

m4a’s flagship product line includes:

  • axsCHAMBERS™ – A range of round grade level vaults (also referred to as underground chambers), and access points, for use in telecommunication, water, and other utility network builds.
  • fbrPED™ – Re-enterable and re-usable pedestal which provides a secure above the ground access point to a neighbourhood or business district allowing for future application growth.

  • fibreDUCT™ and optiDUCT™ – Telecommunication utility network conduit systems.
  • corruDUCT™ – Structured wall, lightweight piping used extensively in telecommunications, electrical, agriculture, and civil engineering infrastructure.
  • civilworks™ – Polymer and composite infrastructure products for the deployment of civils, electrical, water, telecommunications and other utility networks applications.
  • cnktCLOSURES™ – A selection of connectivity solutions including splice enclosures, cable and accessories which encourage “Right-fit Architecture” for cost saving network design.
  • civilworks™– End to end solutions including Heavy Duty Duct Cable, Micro Blown Cable and Aerial Cable Short Span for telecommunications networks.
  • fibreFLEX™ – Rectangular or square vaults similarly used in network builds.

Raw material processing capability

m4a continues to grow rapidly, and processed approximately 1300T per month in 2023.

This includes:

  • DMC and SMC – A fibre-glass and resin based composite, used in compression molding.
  • PP – Polypropylene, a plastic used in injection moulding.
  • HDPE – High density polyethylene, a plastic used in extrusion of ducts and pipes.

Factories and warehousing

m4a is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. A global warehouse and distribution partner footprint insures our ability to service clients in North America, UK, Europe, Africa and APAC territories efficiently.

Our manufacturing facility covers 38 000 sqm (409 000 sq. ft) with 7 000 sqm (75 000 sq. ft) under roof.

Sales and distribution

m4a has an active and expanding export programme. We have established markets in East Africa (the Comesa Region), West Africa, and our near neighbours (the SADEC Region). Deep water exports are to Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

m4a has supply contracts with major International ICT network operators, private construction businesses as well as municipalities.

Accreditations and affiliations

Current Accreditations include: SABS 1294:2012, SANS 1882:2003 and Certified ISO 9001-2005. Accreditations for our affiliations include FTTx Council Africa, FTTH Council EU, FTTH MENA and the South African Concrete Manufacturers Association.

Background

m4a has been part of the Civilworks Group since 2014.

Since 2006 Civilworks has been a supplier of Pre-cast and Pre-fabricated Solutions to the Civil and Municipal market.

In response to growing market demand for high performance composites, we acquired m4a, adding composite technology to our established manufacturing capabilities.

m4a is now the leading manufacturer and supplier of composite products serving multiple industry sectors across the globe.