Frederick Brick Works

What Frederick Brick Works does

Frederick Brick Works is a 134-year-old retailer of masonry and construction materials headquartered in Frederick, Maryland. Originally founded in 1891 as a brick manufacturer producing the historically branded "Frederick Reds," the company permanently discontinued manufacturing in 1947 due to deteriorating equipment, labor conditions, and a shrinking market, then pivoted to become a building materials distributor. After 116 years on East South Street, it relocated to a modern showroom and warehouse at 1731 Monocacy Blvd. Today it operates a single physical showroom with delivery services within a 50+ mile radius across Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia, employing 11–50 people. The product catalog spans thousands of SKUs across brick (Glen Gery, Pine Hall, Continental), pavers and retaining walls (Nicolock, Techo-Bloc, Belgard, Cambridge, Hanover, EP Henry, Unilock), manufactured and natural stone veneer (El Dorado Stone, Dutch Quality, Cultured Stone), cement, mortar, structural steel, bulk aggregates, tools, safety equipment, fireplace materials, and concrete accessories. There is no proprietary technology platform; digital touchpoints are limited to a WordPress website, a Facebook page, and a contractor credit application form, with no e-commerce storefront disclosed.

The business model is transaction-based, generating revenue from one-time building-materials sales through the physical showroom with quote-based pricing, B2B credit terms for contractors, equipment rentals (concrete stamp sets at $250/day, block splitters at $50/day), and delivery services. Revenue mechanics are primarily project-driven rather than subscription-driven, with contractor accounts representing the closest analog to recurring relationships. The company serves five primary customer segments — homeowners undertaking DIY or small projects, contractors purchasing commercial-grade supply on credit, architects, landscapers, and designers — across a defined four-state Mid-Atlantic footprint, with no disclosed enterprise anchor customers, named project wins, or segment revenue mix.

Name

Frederick Brick Works

Legal name

Frederick Brick Works, Inc.

Website

https://frederickbrickworks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Frederick Brick Works is a 134-year-old Frederick, Maryland-based retailer of brick, block, pavers, stone veneer, and masonry materials. It serves contractors, homeowners, architects, and landscapers across Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia through a single showroom and regional delivery service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Retail

NAICS

Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers (423320)

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211)

akta.pro primary industry

Masonry & Hardscapes Retail (Brick, Block, Pavers, Stone) (CRAIAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Clay Bricks (Facing & Common) (IMADABAA), Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) & Concrete Blocks (IMADABAB), Masonry Veneer Units (Thin Brick, Stone Veneer) (IMADABAI), Mortar, Grout & Masonry Cements (IMADABAL)

Keywords

• Masonry building materials
• Brick and block supply
• Hardscape pavers distribution
• Stone veneer products
• Construction materials retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: Frederick Brick Works generates revenue primarily through the sale of brick, block, pavers, stone veneer, steel, cement, and other masonry and building materials. Products are sold as one-time purchases from their retail location with delivery services available. The company has been in operation since 1891 and serves both residential homeowners and commercial contractors.
2. Equipment Rentals: The company offers rental equipment including concrete stamp sets ($250 per day) and block splitters ($50 per day). These are short-term rental arrangements for construction and masonry equipment.
3. Delivery Services: Delivery services are offered within a 50+ mile radius covering Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Delivery pricing is quote-based.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Frederick Brick Works is a retailer and distributor of masonry and construction building materials, operating a single physical showroom and warehouse in Frederick, Maryland. The company sells brick, block, pavers, stone veneer, structural steel, cement, tools, fasteners, aggregates, and related construction supplies sourced from multiple national manufacturers. It complements these product sales with delivery services across a 50+ mile radius covering Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia, and short-term equipment rentals for masonry tools such as concrete stamp sets and block splitters.

Product overview

Frederick Brick Works is a building material supplier that has operated since 1891, offering a diversified portfolio of masonry and construction products. The company operates as a single-location retailer with thousands of products across multiple categories: brick (from manufacturers like Glen Gery, Pine Hall, Continental), pavers and retaining walls (Nicolock, Techo-Bloc, Hanover, Cambridge, Belgard, EP Henry, Unilock), stone veneer (El Dorado Stone, Cultured Stone, Dutch Quality), natural and manufactured stone, block, cement and mortar, steel (I-beams, angle iron, adjustable columns), bulk aggregates (sand, stone, gravel), building equipment and safety products, tools, concrete accessories, fireplace materials, and landscaping products. The company also offers equipment rentals (concrete stamp sets, block splitters) and delivery services within a 50+ mile radius. Frederick Brick Works serves contractors, architects, landscapers, builders, designers, and homeowners across Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brick Face brick, fire brick, paving brick, thin brick, handmade oversize brick, custom arches, and personalized name bricks sourced from multiple manufacturers including Glen Gery, Pine Hall Brick, Continental Brick, Belden Brick, Cushwa Brick, Endicott Clay Products, Hanson Brick, Harmar Brick, KF Brick, Lawrenceville Brick & Tile, Old Virginia Brick Co., Rocky Ridge Brick, Triangle Brick Co., and Watsontown Brick. Sold to contractors, builders, and homeowners for residential and commercial masonry projects.
• Pavers and Retaining Walls Concrete pavers and retaining wall blocks for outdoor hardscaping projects, available in various styles, colors, and patterns from manufacturers including Nicolock, Techo-Bloc, Hanover, Cambridge Pavingstones with ArmorTec, Belgard, EP Henry, and Unilock. Used by landscapers, contractors, and homeowners for patios, walkways, driveways, and retaining wall installations.
• Stone Veneer Manufactured and natural stone veneer products for exterior and interior applications from manufacturers including El Dorado Stone, Dutch Quality, Cultured Stone, ProStone by Boral, and Stonecraft. Stocked items include stacked stone, mountain ledge, cliffstone, shadow rock, weather ledge, drystack, limestone, rough ashlar, watertable sills, and related accessories. Used by architects, designers, contractors, and homeowners for accent walls, facades, and chimneys.
• Manufactured Stone Manufactured stone veneer sourced from Eldorado Stone, Cultured Stone, Stonecraft, and Dutch Quality. Available for special order to support projects requiring consistent manufactured stone aesthetics.
• Natural Building Stone Natural stone products including McGuire Hill, Chocolate Gray, Dove Gray, Ramone Brown, American Granite, Corinthian Granite, and South Bay Quartzine from suppliers such as Natural Facing, Quarry Connections, and Champlain Stone. Used for natural stone facades, walls, and architectural features.
• Block Concrete masonry block products including light weight block, standard weight block, chimney block, curb stops, glass block, keystones, patio block, splash block, split faced block, concrete lintels, address blocks, and reinforcing mesh. Sold to contractors and builders for structural and decorative masonry walls.
• Bulk Sand and Stone Bulk construction materials including Mason Sand, Concrete Sand, White Sand, Screened Topsoil, 3/4 Stone (#57), CR8 Crush and Run, Stone Dust, #8 Crushed Stone, Catskill Cobble Stone, Delaware River Stone, White Gravel, Pea Gravel, and Washed River Gravel. Sold to contractors and homeowners for site preparation, foundations, and base materials.
• Aggregates and Related Materials Aggregates and related materials including crushed stone, white stone, decorative stone, crush and run, Hudson River Jack, hardwood mulch, masonry sand, blasting sand, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, and ice melter. Used for construction base, decorative landscaping, and winter de-icing.
• Steel Products Structural steel products including I-Beams (W8x10 through W14x38), Angle Iron in various sizes, adjustable columns (3", 3.5", 4"), and steel bollards. Used by contractors for structural and support applications in construction.
• Cement and Mortar Cement and mortar products including Type N, S & M Mortars, Colored Mortars from WorkRite and Argos, Portland Cement Type I & II, White Portland, White Mortar, Portlime, and premixed mortars from Sakrete, Roman, and Spec Mix. Used by masons and contractors for laying brick, block, and stone.
• Building Materials and Drainage Products

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered primary and secondary.

• Glen-GeryprimaryOthersMajor brick supplier to Frederick Brick Works. Stock items include 388 Old Trail, 52DD, 53DD, Prince William, Plymouth, Rose Red, Rose Red Range, Rose Full Range, Rose Full Range 1776 Oversize, Rockbridge, Jamestown, Chesapeake, Albany, Danish, Covington, Lake Braddock, Windham, Provincetown, plus Thin Brick Veneer (Aberdeen and Knob Hill).
• Pine Hall BrickprimaryOthersBrick supplier providing Pathway Red and Full Range Modular and 4x8 Paver, Dark Accent 4x8 Paver, Brookstown Thin Paver 4x8, Salem Blend, Plantation Blend.
• Continental BrickprimaryOthersBrick supplier providing multiple brick styles including A40X, 411, 416, 470, 475, 487, 597.
• NicolockprimaryOthersPavers and retaining wall supplier. Stock items include Stone Ridge XL, Stone Ridge, Rustico 6"x6" and 6"x9", Holland 4"x8", Ridge Brick 4.5"x9", Alta Retaining Wall, Multi Cap, Bullnose Cap/Coping.
• Techo-BlocprimaryOthersHardscape supplier providing Blu 60mm Slate Texture, Eva, Minicreta Architectural Wall, Architectural Caps, Bullnose Cap/Coping.
• BelgardprimaryOthersHardscape manufacturer supplying Belgard pavers. Products include Aqualine 80mm Permeable.
• Cambridge Pavingstones with ArmorTecprimaryOthersPavers supplier providing Ledgestone 3 piece Pavers, Ledgestone 4.5"x9" Paver, Maytrx Double Sided Wall and Caps.
• Hanover PaversprimaryOthersHardscape supplier providing Appian 6x6 and 6x9 pavers.
• EP HenryprimaryOthersCast stone retaining and freestanding wall supplier.
• El Dorado StoneprimaryOthersStone veneer supplier providing Stacked Stone (Nantucket), Mountain Ledge (Charleston, Durango, Sierra), Cliffstone (Montecito), Shadow Rock (Willow), Wainscot Sills, Electrical and Lightboxes.
• Dutch QualityprimaryOthersStone veneer supplier providing Weather Ledge, Drystack, Limestone, Rough Ashlar, Watertable Sills, Receptacle and Light Boxes.
• Cultured StoneprimaryOthersManufactured stone supplier available through special order.
• StonecraftprimaryOthersManufactured stone supplier available through special order.
• Belden BricksecondaryOthersListed brick manufacturer supplier.
• Cushwa BricksecondaryOthersListed brick manufacturer supplier.
• Endicott Clay ProductssecondaryOthersListed brick manufacturer supplier.
• Hanson BricksecondaryOthersListed brick manufacturer supplier.
• Harmar BricksecondaryOthersListed brick manufacturer supplier.
• KF BricksecondaryOthersListed brick manufacturer supplier.
• Lawrenceville Brick & TilesecondaryOthersListed brick manufacturer supplier.
• Old Virginia Brick Co.secondaryOthersListed brick manufacturer supplier.
• Rocky Ridge BricksecondaryOthersListed brick manufacturer supplier.
• Triangle Brick Co.secondaryOthersListed brick manufacturer supplier.
• Watsontown BricksecondaryOthersListed brick manufacturer supplier.
• Lafarge CementsecondaryOthersListed cement manufacturer supplier.
• Capitol CementsecondaryOthersListed cement manufacturer supplier.
• Essroc CementsecondaryOthersListed cement manufacturer supplier.
• Lehigh CementsecondaryOthersListed cement manufacturer supplier.
• Riverton CorporationsecondaryOthersListed cement manufacturer supplier.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• EP Henry: Mid-Atlantic hardscape manufacturer of pavers, walls, and outdoor living products with regional distribution — competes directly in the same product categories FBW distributes (pavers, retaining walls) to overlapping contractor and homeowner segments.
• Reading Rock: Ohio-based masonry products distributor serving contractors and homeowners with brick, stone, concrete masonry, and hardscape products through physical yard locations — closely comparable specialty masonry distribution model.
• York Building Products: Mid-Atlantic building materials distributor with showrooms and yards across Pennsylvania and Maryland, offering concrete masonry, brick, stone, and hardscape products to contractors and homeowners — a directly comparable specialty masonry retailer in adjacent geography.
• Tremron Group: Manufacturer and distributor of concrete pavers, retaining walls, and masonry products serving the Southeast U.S. — comparable specialty hardscape supplier business model with similar product overlap (Nicolock/Belgard-style offerings).
• Hanover Architectural Products: Pennsylvania-based manufacturer and distributor of architectural concrete pavers and hardscape products; an existing FBW supplier that also sells directly to contractors and dealers, creating overlap in product offerings and customer relationships.
• Stancills, Inc. Mid-Atlantic building materials supplier (concrete, masonry, aggregates) operating yard locations in Maryland — a direct regional peer with overlapping contractor customer base and similar product portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• SiteOne Landscape Supply: National distributor of landscape and hardscape products (pavers, retaining walls, stone) with extensive branch network; competes for the same landscaper and homeowner segments FBW serves, but at vastly greater scale and with a more developed digital ordering experience.
• White Cap: Largest U.S. distributor of specialty construction materials and supplies with extensive contractor account services; competes for the same professional contractor accounts FBW serves, particularly on concrete accessories, fasteners, and steel.
• General Shale: One of North America's largest brick and building solutions manufacturers with retail/showroom operations; comparable product mix in brick and stone, with much broader geographic and scale reach than FBW.
• Belden Brick: One of the largest U.S. brick manufacturers with broad distribution and showroom operations; overlaps with FBW's brick and masonry product lines and competes for the same Mid-Atlantic customer base, while operating at significantly greater vertical scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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