CBC Australasia have been importing and distributing specialty chemicals and raw materials to New Zealand since their establishment in 1999, under the Wilbur-Ellis name. Initially the business was focused on the coatings market, but now services a wide variety of industries. CBC Australasia has been able to build a strong market presence through continuous growth, and the acquisition in 2004 of Polygon Products.

Our focus is on providing high-quality products and support to our customers, and ensuring effective representation of our world-class suppliers. Staffed with competent and technically trained employees, CBC Australasia is able to provide customers with excellent service and support.  With a market presence that is continuing to grow, we are focused on utilizing innovative ideas. Our reputation for reliability and integrity continues, forging our path for continued success in the future.

A Leading International Distributor in the New Zealand Chemical Industry
The legal entity Connell Bros Company Australasia Limited was formed in 2006 after combining the Australasian operating entities of Wilbur-Ellis NZ, Polygon Products, Transchem and Barnett Chemicals Group.  CBC Australasia acts as an importer and distributor offering high-quality products and reliable sourcing options, ensuring that customers within New Zealand have a dependable and trustworthy option for the supply of specialty chemicals.

Seasoned and Knowledgeable Sales Professionals
CBC New Zealand is structured into specific Technical Selling Groups (TSG) which are responsible for sales of raw materials into the core industries that CBC serves:

•Coatings and Inks
•Plastics and Rubber
•Personal and Household Care
•Food Ingredients
•Agrichemicals
•Fertilisers
•Animal Health
•Adhesives
•Timber Treatment
•Forestry Fire Fighting Equipment

Our product list is extensive. CBC Australasia represents world-renowned manufacturers from around the globe, bringing them in close contact with markets in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. With more than a century of experience in Asia, and headquartered in the U.S., CBC Australasia is a reliable and trustworthy partner for customers and suppliers alike.