What Midwest Block & Brick does

Midwest Block & Brick is a privately held construction firm headquartered in Kansas City, United States, that manufactures masonry and landscape products. Per firmographic data, the company has been operating since 1948 and currently employs between 251 and 500 people, placing it in the mid-sized segment of the regional building materials industry. The company's website (midwestblock.com) is live, but the loader page captured during data collection did not return substantive product, catalog, or corporate content, so specifics on SKU breadth, mix of concrete block vs. brick vs. hardscape, and geographic distribution channels cannot be confirmed from the source.

The business model is consistent with traditional concrete masonry unit (CMU) and hardscape suppliers: production at one or more plant facilities, sale to construction contractors, masonry subcontractors, landscapers, and building-material retailers, with revenue driven by unit volume and commodity-priced product lines. The company has not disclosed revenue, pricing models, customer segments, or technology stack in the source material, and there are no records of funding rounds, acquisitions, leadership changes, or strategic partnerships. Ownership structure (family-owned, PE-backed, or independent) also cannot be determined from the available data.

Despite the thin public footprint, the 77-year operating history and stable headcount range suggest an established regional player rather than a venture-backed growth asset. Investment-relevant due diligence would need to source primary financials, plant capacity, customer mix (commercial vs. residential), and competitive positioning against larger national masonry manufacturers and local concrete producers before any valuation work could be completed.

Name

Midwest Block & Brick

Legal name

Midwest Block & Brick

Website

https://midwestblock.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Midwest Block & Brick is a Kansas City-based, privately held construction materials manufacturer founded in 1948 that produces masonry and landscape products, serving construction contractors, masons, and landscapers in the regional U.S. market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Masonry and Landscape Building Materials

NAICS

Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing (327331), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390)

SIC

Structural Clay Products (3250), Cut Stone & Stone Products (3281)

akta.pro primary industry

Clay Bricks (Facing & Common) (IMADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concrete Pavers, Hardscape & Retaining Wall Systems (IMADAAAE), Mortar, Grout & Masonry Cements (IMADABAL), Masonry & Hardscapes Retail (Brick, Block, Pavers, Stone) (CRAIAEAF), Stonework & Masonry (Stone Veneer, Brick, Block) (HSAIACAI)

Keywords

• Masonry products
• Landscape products
• Construction materials
• Concrete blocks
• Building supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure

Core offering

Midwest Block & Brick is a construction firm that manufactures masonry and landscape products. Operating from Kansas City, the company has been producing building materials since 1948, serving the construction industry with concrete blocks, bricks, and related landscape supplies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Masonry Products Manufactured masonry products (concrete blocks, bricks, and related units) for construction firms, contractors, and builders.
• Landscape Products Landscape building products used in outdoor construction, hardscaping, and site development projects, sold to contractors and landscape professionals.

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Broad incumbents

• Quikrete Holdings: Largest U.S. manufacturer of packaged concrete, mortar, and masonry products with national distribution. Directly competes with Midwest Block & Brick in concrete block, brick, and hardscape categories but at a far larger national scale.
• Eagle Materials: Diversified building products company with concrete and aggregates operations serving construction end markets. Overlaps with Midwest Block & Brick in concrete masonry and cement-based building products.
• CRH plc: Global building materials group with extensive operations in aggregates, concrete, and masonry products across North America. Competes broadly with Midwest Block & Brick in concrete block and hardscape markets.
• CEMEX: Global cement, ready-mix, and aggregates producer with U.S. operations in concrete block, pavers, and architectural masonry products. Comparable as a large-scale concrete masonry manufacturer.
• Summit Materials: U.S. heavy-side building materials producer with concrete, cement, and aggregates operations. Provides direct competitive overlap in concrete masonry and hardscape categories.
• Martin Marietta Materials: Major U.S. producer of aggregates and heavy building materials with downstream concrete products exposure. Comparable in serving the same contractor base in the Midwest construction market.
• Boral Limited: Building materials company with operations in brick, masonry, and concrete products in North America. Directly comparable in clay brick and concrete masonry manufacturing.

Direct peers

• Forterra: Leading U.S. manufacturer of concrete pipe, precast products, and masonry units including brick and block. Direct competitor in the structural and architectural masonry categories Midwest Block & Brick serves.
• U.S. Concrete: National supplier of ready-mixed concrete and aggregates with concrete product manufacturing exposure. Comparable as a producer of cement-based building products serving contractors and developers.
• Whitacre Greer: Mid-sized U.S. manufacturer of fired clay brick and specialty masonry products serving commercial, residential, and hardscape applications—a similar profile to Midwest Block & Brick in scale and product mix.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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