What Brickworks Supply Center does

Brickworks Supply Center LLC is a U.S. masonry and hardscape building materials distributor operating 26 company-owned supply centers across eight states (Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and Virginia), plus a Des Moines, Iowa location. The company sells brick (facebrick, thin brick, handmade, Klaycoat, glazed, structural, glass), natural and manufactured stone, complete hardscape product lines (pavers, outdoor living, concrete walls, lighting, natural stone, artificial turf), specialty advanced cladding systems (SK1N, Metal Cladding, Thin Tech, Tru-Brix, CUPACLAD Façade Systems, DuPont ArmorWall), and masonry tools and supplies. Each supply center typically spans 21,500-30,000+ square feet and includes a showroom, warehouse, trade area, consultation space, and event space.

The business operates a sales-led, physical-distribution model with quote-based pricing, bulk discounts on larger projects and full-truck-load manufacturer-direct orders, credit accounts for contractors, and delivery services to job sites. Core technology consists of (i) the Masons First integrated technology ecosystem launched in March 2026 — connecting loyalty rewards, technical training, certification, estimating support, and referral programs across all 26 locations — and (ii) Glen-Gery's Picture Perfect virtual designer tool for brick visualization. Primary customer segments are masons and trade professionals and contractors (both primary), with architects, homeowners, and landscape contractors as secondary segments. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brickworks North America (itself part of Australian-listed Brickworks Limited), serving as the direct distribution arm of Glen-Gery's brick manufacturing business.

Name

Brickworks Supply Center

Legal name

Brickworks Supply Center LLC

Website

https://brickworkssupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Brickworks Supply Center LLC is a U.S. masonry and hardscape building materials distributor operating 26 company-owned supply centers across 8 states, selling brick, stone, pavers, advanced cladding systems, and tools to masons, contractors, architects, homeowners, and landscape contractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Distribution

NAICS

Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers (42332), Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers (423320)

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211), Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Masonry supply
• Brick distribution
• Hardscape products
• Building materials
• Stone veneer

Headquarters

HQ city

Palos Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices26 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: One-time transactional sales of masonry and hardscape products including brick, stone, pavers, thin brick, wall systems, tools and supplies. Orders placed in store, by phone, or via email. Bulk discounts offered on larger projects and when accessory items are purchased in full truck loads direct from manufacturer.
2. Delivery Services: Delivery services offered at many locations with costs varying by market and destination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Brickworks Supply Center distributes brick, stone, manufactured stone, hardscape products, advanced cladding systems, masonry tools, and supplies through 26 company-owned supply centers across 8 U.S. states. The company serves contractors, masons, architects, builders, and homeowners with one-stop-shop retail showrooms, consultation areas, bulk discounts, and delivery services.

Product overview

Brickworks Supply Center operates as a building materials supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of masonry and hardscape products through 26 company-owned supply centers across the U.S. The product offering centers on brick products (facebrick, thin brick, handmade, Klaycoat, glazed, and structural), natural and manufactured stone, and complete hardscape solutions including pavers, outdoor living, concrete walls, lighting and artificial turf. A specialty division provides advanced cladding systems (SK1N, Metal Cladding, Thin Tech, Tru-Brix, CUPACLAD, and DuPont ArmorWall). The company also offers masonry tools and supplies, and operates the Masons First loyalty program for trade professionals. A digital virtual designer tool enables customers to visualize brick selections. The company serves commercial and residential projects for contractors, architects, builders and homeowners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brick Products Complete line of brick products including facebrick, thin brick, handmade, Klaycoat specialty matte brick, glazed brick, structural brick, and glass brick. Designed for commercial and residential masonry projects serving contractors, masons, architects, and homeowners.
• Natural Stone

Quantifiable outcome

• Most brick products come with lifetime warranty

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• American Institute of Architects (AIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrickworks Supply Centers belong to local chapters and national associations. Membership provides trade show participation, training, and program sponsorships.
• American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through membership providing access to industry events, training, and collaborative opportunities.
• Brick Industry AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey industry partner helping grow the brick industry nationally and locally. Jerry Vinci has served on BIA committees.
• Construction Specifications InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association membership supporting specification and project planning collaboration.
• International Masonry InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey industry partner for masonry training, education, and trade development programs.
• National Concrete Masonry AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership supporting concrete masonry products and best practices.
• US Green Building CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership supporting sustainable building practices and LEED certification projects.
• Indiana Builders AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal chapter membership at the Carmel, Indiana location supporting the local builder community.
• Greater Springfield Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal chamber membership at the Springfield, Illinois location supporting the local business community.
• Glen-Gery Corporation (Parent Company)coreOthersGlen-Gery is the parent company and manufacturer. Brickworks Supply Centers distribute Glen-Gery products. Design studios and events are hosted by Glen-Gery. Brickworks N.A. acquired distributorships from Southfield Corporation to expand Glen-Gery's distribution network.
• Glen-GeryminorOthersGlen-Gery's Picture Perfect virtual designer tool is promoted on the Brickworks website, allowing customers to visualize brick products on projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute) member distributors: ICPI itself is a trade association, but its network of hardscape-focused distributors and dealers sells concrete pavers, segmental retaining walls, and outdoor living products to landscape contractors and homeowners. Comparable ecosystem counterpart to Brickworks' hardscape business, sharing specification influence and contractor training channels.

Broad incumbents

• The Home Depot: Home Depot is the largest US home improvement retailer and competes with Brickworks for DIY homeowners, contractors, and pros buying masonry, brick, and hardscape products. Comparable in serving the same end customers across overlapping categories, though at vastly broader scale and assortment rather than specialty masonry focus.
• 84 Lumber: 84 Lumber operates a large US network of lumber and building material stores plus installed services, selling framing, siding, and engineered wood to contractors and DIY. Comparable to Brickworks as a contractor-focused pro building materials retailer, though broader and lumber-anchored rather than masonry-specialized.
• White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction): White Cap is the largest US distributor of specialty construction supplies, serving concrete, masonry, and general contractors with a national branch network. Comparable to Brickworks in serving masonry contractors with materials, tools, and jobsite delivery, but operates at far broader scale across multiple trades.
• General Shale: General Shale (part of Wienerberger) is one of the largest North American brick manufacturers with broad distribution and a wide masonry product portfolio. Comparable to Brickworks as a brick-led masonry supplier but operates at national scale and broader manufacturing footprint rather than a 26-center retail/distribution focus.
• L&W Supply: L&W Supply, part of ABC Supply, is a major US distributor of building materials (drywall, ceiling systems, steel framing, insulation) with hundreds of branches. Adjacent to Brickworks as a multi-trade building materials distributor serving professional contractors, but lacks Brickworks' specialty masonry depth.
• BMC Stock Holdings: BMC Stock Holdings is a major US building materials distributor serving builders, remodelers, and contractors with lumber, millwork, and structural products. Comparable as a large-scale pro-focused building materials distributor with branch-based operations and delivery, though broader in category than Brickworks' masonry specialization.

Direct peers

• Acme Brick Company: Acme Brick is one of the largest US brick manufacturers and operates its own network of masonry-focused retail and distribution centers across the South and Southwest. Directly comparable to Brickworks as a vertically integrated brick maker/distributor serving contractors, builders, and homeowners with specialty masonry assortments.
• Mutual Materials: Mutual Materials is a Pacific Northwest masonry manufacturer and distributor offering brick, stone, pavers, and retaining wall systems through company-owned branches. Comparable to Brickworks in being a vertically integrated regional masonry supplier with showrooms, contractor services, and residential/hardscape product breadth.
• Belden Brick & Supply Company: Belden Brick is a Midwest-based brick and masonry product manufacturer-distributor selling facebrick, pavers, and stone to trade and homeowner customers. Closely mirrors Brickworks' regional specialty masonry model with strong contractor relationships and direct retail/distribution operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/illinoisbrickcompany

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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