Summit Brick
Summit Brick Company is a fourth-generation, family-owned U.S. clay brick manufacturer producing face, thin, structural, and paving brick at two Colorado plants, selling through four showrooms and a 39-state distributor network to commercial, residential, and contractor customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1902
- HeadquartersPueblo, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Summit Brick does
Summit Brick Company is a family-owned U.S. clay brick manufacturer and masonry products distributor founded in 1902 by Joseph Welte in Pueblo, Colorado, now in its fourth generation of Welte family ownership. The company operates two manufacturing plants in Colorado (Pueblo and Lakewood) with tunnel kilns, dry press, stiff mud, and vacuum chamber extrusion processes under computerized production controls, producing approximately 20 million brick per year. Its core product portfolio spans face brick, thin brick (including the 2024-launched Portland Limestone Cement-based Infinity Thin Brick), structural/Uniwall brick meeting ASTM C652, and paving brick, supplemented by a custom blending service that allows specification of colors, textures, sizes, and shapes for architectural projects. Product modules include 13+ textures, multiple sizes, and ornate shapes, with all brick meeting ASTM standards and containing 10-60% recycled content depending on color.
Summit Brick serves three primary customer segments: commercial/architectural (architects, developers, commercial builders requiring custom blends for universities, healthcare, and office projects such as CU Boulder and Colorado School of Mines), residential/homeowners (new construction and renovation), and builders/contractors (professional masons purchasing directly or through distribution). Distribution occurs through company-owned showrooms in Pueblo, Lakewood, Phoenix, and Tucson for direct sales in Colorado, southern Wyoming, and Arizona, combined with a distributor network spanning 39 U.S. states and Canada staffed by hundreds of sales representatives. Approximately 40% of production is shipped out of state or internationally. The company complements its manufactured brick with distributed products including Eldorado Stone, Coronado Stone, Halquist Stone, Creative Mines, glass block, mortar systems (Spec Mix, Dynamo Mortar, Supermix), masonry tools, and Carbon Core CO2-sequestering brick.
Summit Brick firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Summit Brick
- Legal name
- Summit Brick Company
- Website
- https://summitbrick.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1902
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Summit Brick Company is a fourth-generation, family-owned U.S. clay brick manufacturer producing face, thin, structural, and paving brick at two Colorado plants, selling through four showrooms and a 39-state distributor network to commercial, residential, and contractor customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Summit Brick industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Clay Brick Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Concrete Pipe, Brick, and Block Manufacturing (32733), Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing (327991)
- SIC
- Structural Clay Products (3250), Cut Stone & Stone Products (3281)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Clay Bricks (Facing & Common) (IMADABAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Masonry Veneer Units (Thin Brick, Stone Veneer) (IMADABAI), Masonry Accessories & Reinforcement (Lintels, Ties, Mesh, Rebar) (IMADABAK), Masonry & Hardscapes Retail (Brick, Block, Pavers, Stone) (CRAIAEAF)
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Where Summit Brick is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Pueblo
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
Summit Brick business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Brick and Masonry Products Sales: Manufacture and sale of clay brick products including face brick, thin brick, structural brick, and paving brick. Revenue generated from direct sales at showrooms and through distributor network.
- Distribution of Complementary Products: Distributor for other building products including manufactured stone veneer, natural stone, cast stone, mortar, glass blocks, masonry tools, and Eldorado Stone outdoor living products.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Brick Products |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Surplus/Clearance Items |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Summit Brick product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Summit Brick Company manufactures clay brick masonry products including face brick, thin brick, structural brick (Uniwall), and paving brick at its Pueblo and Lakewood, Colorado plants. The company sells these products directly through company-owned showrooms in Colorado and Arizona, and through a distributor network spanning 39 US states and Canada. Summit Brick also distributes complementary masonry products including stone veneer, mortar, glass block, masonry tools, and outdoor living products.
Product overview
Summit Brick Company is a manufacturer and distributor of clay masonry products with a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core products include Face Brick, Thin Brick (including Infinity Thin Brick), Structural Brick (Uniwall), and Paving Brick, all manufactured at Pueblo and Lakewood, Colorado plants with 100+ year heritage. Product modules include Custom Blending services, 13+ texture options, architectural Shapes, and diverse Size configurations. The company also distributes complementary products including Mortar, Glass Block, Masonry Tools, Cleaning Products, and Outdoor Living products (Eldorado Stone), plus Stone Veneer from partners like Coronado Stone and Creative Mines. Arizona operations (formerly Phoenix Brick Yard, founded 1917) serve Southwest markets through Phoenix and Tucson showrooms. Products are distributed through a network spanning 39 states, Canada, and internationally, with approximately 40% of production shipped out of state.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Face Brick Traditional clay brick veneer products available in a vast array of colors, textures, and sizes, manufactured at both Pueblo and Lakewood plants with custom blend and matching capabilities for residential and commercial construction.
- Thin Brick Lightweight, sustainable 100% natural clay thin brick veneer. Any brick color can be manufactured as thin brick for interior or exterior applications.
- Infinity Thin Brick Precast thin brick using Portland Limestone Cement (PLC) for 10% carbon reduction. Contemporary color palette with timeless brick aesthetic, non-combustible and sustainable. Made in USA with 6660 lb 28-day average compressive strength.
- Structural Brick (Uniwall) Hollow clay masonry structural brick designed for vertical reinforcing, meeting ASTM C652 standards. Allows design with beauty and strength of clay masonry for loadbearing applications.
- Paving Brick Durable clay brick pavers with lasting colors, available in Classic tumbled texture. Suitable for patios, walkways, and outdoor living spaces.
- Carbon Core Brick Specialty brick and pavers that sequester CO2 post-manufacturing. Transforms pore spaces into solid limestone for superior freeze-thaw and cracking resistance.
- Stone Veneer Distributed stone veneer products including Eldorado Stone, Coronado Stone, Creative Mines, Halquist Stone, Elgin Butler, and Bogert.
- Glass Block Energy-efficient glass block for windows and walls. Products include Weck Glass and Pittsburgh Corning. Features thermal pane equivalent efficiency with thick-walled textural exteriors.
- Mortar Pre-blended mortar products including Spec Mix, Salt River Materials (Dynamo Mortar), and Paragon Building Products (Supermix Mortar). Meets ASTM C 270 and ASTM C 1714 standards.
- Masonry Tools Wide range of masonry tools and supplies including adapters, bags, bolt cutters, brushes, buckets, floats, chisels, levels, trowels, wheelbarrows, and safety equipment from manufacturers like Marshalltown, Kraft Tool, Gatorback, and others.
- Brick Cleaning Products Professional brick cleaning products including Prosoco New Construction Cleaners, Prosoco Restoration Products, and Sure Klean Masonry Cleaning Products.
- Outdoor Living Products Eldorado Stone outdoor building products including outdoor cabinets, fireplaces, fire pits, seating walls, and columns for luxury outdoor spaces.
- Custom Blending Custom brick blending service allowing customers to design specific color combinations. Both Lakewood and Summit plants can create custom blends using their entire color palette for distinctive residential and commercial projects.
Quantifiable outcome
- Brick can enhance resale value of home by as much as 6 percent
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Summit Brick
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Summit Brick technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Summit Brick partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
29 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Weck Glass / Pittsburgh CorningminorSummit Brick carries and resells glass block products from these manufacturers, offering glass block windows for residential and commercial applications.
- Eldorado StoneminorEldorado Stone manufactures outdoor cabinets, fireplaces, fire pits, seating walls and columns. Summit Brick of Arizona represents and sells these products.
- Salt River Materials Group (Dynamortar)minorManufacturer of masonry cement and mortar products. Summit Brick distributes their Dynamortar products.
- Paragon Building Products (Supermix)minorMortar mix manufacturer whose products Summit Brick distributes.
- Kraft ToolminorMasonry tools and supplies manufacturer represented by Summit Brick Arizona.
- MarshalltownminorMasonry tools and supplies manufacturer represented by Summit Brick Arizona.
- AGS (American General Supply)minorSafety equipment and tools manufacturer represented by Summit Brick Arizona.
- GatorbackminorConstruction equipment including knee pads and tool bags represented by Summit Brick Arizona.
- Hohmann & BarnardminorMasonry accessories and ties manufacturer represented by Summit Brick Arizona.
- QuikKreteminorConcrete and construction materials manufacturer whose products Summit Brick carries.
- World of ToolsminorTools manufacturer represented by Summit Brick Arizona.
- Magnolia BrushminorBrush manufacturer represented by Summit Brick Arizona.
- Western State WholesaleminorWholesale distributor represented by Summit Brick Arizona.
- Pearl AbrasiveminorAbrasive products manufacturer represented by Summit Brick Arizona.
- HY-CminorChimney and hearth products manufacturer represented by Summit Brick Arizona.
- Morgan Thermal CeramicsminorThermal ceramics manufacturer represented by Summit Brick Arizona.
- K and WminorConstruction equipment manufacturer represented by Summit Brick Arizona.
- Jag ClampminorClamp and holding devices manufacturer for masonry represented by Summit Brick Arizona.
- Quality BlockminorConcrete block manufacturer represented by Summit Brick Arizona.
- Eldorado StoneminorManufacturer of manufactured stone veneer. Summit Brick distributes their products.
- Elgin ButlerminorBrick and building materials manufacturer whose products Summit Brick distributes.
- Halquist StoneminorNatural stone manufacturer whose products Summit Brick distributes.
- Coronado StoneminorStone veneer manufacturer whose products Summit Brick distributes.
- Creative MinesminorStone veneer manufacturer whose products Summit Brick distributes.
- BogertminorBuilding materials manufacturer whose products Summit Brick distributes.
- ProsocominorManufacturer of new construction cleaners and restoration products for masonry. Summit Brick Arizona distributes their products.
- Sure KleanminorMasonry cleaning products manufacturer whose products Summit Brick distributes.
- Carbon CorecoreCarbon Core produces brick and pavers with advanced CO2 sequestration technology that transforms pore spaces into solid limestone for superior durability. Summit Brick promotes and sells Carbon Core products as a sustainability innovation leader.
- USGBC (United States Green Building Council)coreSummit Brick is a proud member of USGBC, committed to sustainability and LEED-compatible product offerings for green building projects.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves12 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Summit Brick competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Statesville Brick: Statesville Brick is a regional clay brick manufacturer serving the Eastern US, comparable to Summit Brick in product focus (face brick, custom colors) though smaller in geographic reach.
- Belden Brick Company: Belden Brick is a family-owned clay brick manufacturer producing face brick, thin brick, and structural brick for residential and commercial construction, closely overlapping Summit Brick's product portfolio and architectural-grade custom capability.
- Pacific Clay Products: Pacific Clay Products manufactures face brick, thin brick, and architectural masonry products for the Western US market with regional distribution, directly comparable to Summit Brick's Colorado/Arizona presence.
- Acme Brick Company: Acme Brick is a major US clay brick manufacturer and masonry materials distributor directly comparable to Summit Brick, offering face brick, thin brick, and structural masonry through a multi-state dealer network across the South and Southwest.
- Pine Hall Brick: Pine Hall Brick is a US clay brick manufacturer offering face brick and pavers through a distributor network, comparable in production scale and product portfolio to Summit Brick Company.
- Mutual Materials: Mutual Materials is a Pacific Northwest masonry manufacturer and distributor offering brick, thin brick, and concrete masonry products through a regional showrooms and distributor model.
- Endicott Brick Company: Endicott is a US clay brick manufacturer offering face brick, thin brick, and pavers for commercial and residential projects, comparable to Summit Brick's product mix and custom color matching services.
- Sioux City Brick: Sioux City Brick produces face brick and thin brick for residential and commercial applications across the Midwest and Western US, matching Summit Brick's clay brick manufacturing focus and custom color offering.
Broad incumbents
- General Shale Brick: General Shale (now part of Brickworks) is a large North American brick manufacturer producing face brick, thin brick, and structural masonry products, comparable to Summit Brick across core product categories but with broader geographic coverage.
- Glen-Gery Brick: Glen-Gery is one of the largest US brick manufacturers offering face brick, thin brick, and paving brick through a national distribution network, a broader incumbent over Summit Brick's regional footprint and product line.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Summit Brick leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Summit Brick subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
Summit Brick funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Summit Brick M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Summit Brick
What does Summit Brick do?
Summit Brick Company manufactures clay brick masonry products including face brick, thin brick, structural brick (Uniwall), and paving brick at its Pueblo and Lakewood, Colorado plants. The company sells these products directly through company-owned showrooms in Colorado and Arizona, and through a distributor network spanning 39 US states and Canada. Summit Brick also distributes complementary masonry products including stone veneer, mortar, glass block, masonry tools, and outdoor living products.
Is Summit Brick a public or private company?
Summit Brick is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Summit Brick founded?
Summit Brick was founded in 1902. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Summit Brick based?
Summit Brick is headquartered in Pueblo, United States, in the North America region.
How does Summit Brick make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Brick and Masonry Products Sales are the primary driver. The others are distribution of Complementary Products.
Who are Summit Brick's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Statesville Brick, Belden Brick Company, Pacific Clay Products, Acme Brick Company, Pine Hall Brick, Mutual Materials, Endicott Brick Company and Sioux City Brick. Broad incumbents are General Shale Brick and Glen-Gery Brick.
Does Summit Brick have an API?
No public API is recorded for Summit Brick.
What industry is Summit Brick in?
Summit Brick's product category is Clay Brick Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADABAA, Clay Bricks (Facing & Common), with a secondary code of IMADABAI, Masonry Veneer Units (Thin Brick, Stone Veneer). Its NAICS code is 32733 and its SIC code is 3250.