Kormax Appointed New Zealand Distributor for AW Fraser Bronze and Brass
Kormax is proud to announce that we have signed a New Zealand distribution agreement with AW Fraser, the Christchurch-based bronze and brass foundry we have worked alongside for more than 50 years.
The agreement formalises a relationship between two long-established New Zealand manufacturers and gives Kormax customers direct access to AW Fraser’s complete range of bronze and brass products.
The full AW Fraser range, available through Kormax
Under the new agreement, Kormax is now the official New Zealand distributor for the AW Fraser range, including:
- Continuous cast bronze alloys
- Centrifugally cast bronze alloys
- Bronze bushes
- Spun-cast bronze products
- Other specialised bronze and brass products produced to customer requirements
The partnership combines AW Fraser’s casting and manufacturing capabilities with Kormax’s nationwide stockholding, technical knowledge and customer support.
What the agreement means for our customers
Customers can now access the full AW Fraser product range directly through their existing Kormax contact. This provides manufacturers with:
- Access to a broad range of bronze and brass alloys
- Support with material and alloy selection
- Full material certification and traceability
- Local stockholding and supply
- Custom casting and machining options
- One point of contact for bronze, brass and other engineering materials
The agreement allows Kormax to support both regular material requirements and specialised applications where a particular alloy, casting method or finished component is required.
A relationship built over more than 50 years
Bronze and brass have been an important part of the Kormax range for more than half a century. During that time, Kormax and AW Fraser have worked together to supply New Zealand manufacturers with bronze products for demanding industrial applications.
The new distribution agreement builds on that history and provides a stronger platform for supporting customers into the future. It is a partnership based on long-term relationships, local manufacturing knowledge and a shared commitment to supplying dependable engineering materials.
About Kormax
Founded in 1947, Kormax has spent close to eight decades supplying materials and components to New Zealand’s manufacturing sector. While bronze and brass have been central to the business for more than 50 years, the Kormax range has continued to expand. Today, we stock and supply aluminium, stainless steel, titanium, copper and cast iron alongside our bronze and brass products.
Now in its fourth generation as a family-owned business, Kormax is New Zealand’s largest stockholder of engineering materials. We supply manufacturers throughout New Zealand and Australia with material, technical support and dependable local service. Our operations are supported by ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification.
About AW Fraser
AW Fraser is a long-established bronze and brass foundry based in Christchurch, New Zealand. The company produces continuous and centrifugally cast bronze alloys, brass extrusions, bronze bushes, spun-cast products and precision-machined bronze and brass components.
AW Fraser supplies customers throughout Australasia, Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East. In 2025, AW Fraser became part of Lebronze alloys, a France-headquartered global group specialising in copper alloys. This connects the Christchurch foundry with an international manufacturing and supply network while maintaining its strong New Zealand production base. AW Fraser is accredited to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Discuss your bronze or brass requirements
Whether you require a standard bronze bar, a finished bush, a centrifugally cast product or a specialised alloy, the Kormax team can help identify the most suitable supply option. Contact our team to discuss your requirements or browse the AW Fraser bronze and brass range available through Kormax.
