A ubiquitous name in the Australian building products industry , CSR sprung from the humble beginnings of raw sugar refinery in 1855 , and steadily became the name behind some of the biggest brands in the business . It ranks 96th in the ASX 100 , boasting a selection of partners that includes Gyprock plasterboard , Bradford insulation , Monier roof tiles , and PGH bricks , as well as a thriving property portfolio . CSR prides itself on its high levels of research and development which have led to many innovative and eco-friendly products , such as energy-efficient Viridian glass , and lightweight Hebel concrete . Additionally , the company ’ s property division develops surplus former manufacturing sites and industrial land and sells it , as well as being part of a joint venture in the Tomago aluminium smelter in New South Wales .