Upchurch Kimbrough

What Upchurch Kimbrough does

Upchurch Kimbrough Company is a privately held, family-owned specialty distribution and architectural consulting firm headquartered in Houston, Texas, founded in 1973 by Jim Kimbrough and Willis Upchurch. The company supplies commercial masonry building products — including face brick, thin brick, natural stone, thin stone, calcium silicate (Arriscraft), and clay and stone pavers — alongside complementary products such as Nichiha cladding, concrete block, cultured stone, and mosaic tile. Its distribution network represents approximately 90% of commercial masonry manufacturers in the United States, spanning 36+ manufacturers, 52+ brick plants, and 200+ stone quarries, with local Texas fabrication for project-specific needs.

The company generates revenue through two streams: professional architectural consulting services (sampling, material selection, specification writing, mock-up sampling, and installation-support consulting across cavity wall, thin adhered, clip, and paving systems) and hardware distribution of masonry products on a quote-based, project-by-project basis. It serves architects, contractors, and developers on commercial construction projects, with marquee installations across education (Katy ISD, University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium), healthcare (Cherry Hospital), enterprise (Deloitte University, BBVA Compass), municipal (City of Aspen, Carbon County), and mixed-use developments (Kirby Grove, City Centre).

Upchurch Kimbrough operates through three Texas regional offices — Southeast Texas (Houston headquarters), Central Texas (Austin/San Antonio), and North Texas (Dallas/Fort Worth) — supported by a team of 11-50 masonry specialists, architectural account managers, and two named VPs of Sales and Operations. Distribution runs through a direct field-sales model augmented by an interactive online product catalog and downloadable specification resources, with no disclosed out-of-Texas geographic expansion, no AI/ML technology stack, no API or software products, and no external institutional funding.

Name

Upchurch Kimbrough

Legal name

Upchurch Kimbrough Company

Website

https://upchurchkimbrough.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Upchurch Kimbrough is a family-owned, Houston-based specialty distributor and architectural consulting firm, founded in 1973, supplying commercial masonry products (brick, stone, calcium silicate, pavers) through three Texas regional offices to architects, contractors, and developers across education, healthcare, government, and commercial-construction projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Masonry Products Distribution & Architectural Consulting

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Architectural Services (54131), Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing (327331)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Masonry Accessories & Reinforcement (Lintels, Ties, Mesh, Rebar) (IMADABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Calcium Silicate Bricks & Blocks (IMADABAD), Mortar, Grout & Masonry Cements (IMADABAL), Masonry Prefabricated Elements (Panels, Lintels, Sills) (IMADABAM)

Keywords

• Masonry products
• Architectural consulting
• Building products
• Commercial masonry
• Brick and stone

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Consulting Services: Provides architectural consulting services at every stage of the design and construction process including sampling, selections, specification writing, mock up sampling, and installation support.
2. Masonry Products Distribution: Supplies commercial masonry products including clay brick, natural stone, calcium silicate, clay and stone paving from their network of 36 manufacturers across North America.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Upchurch Kimbrough provides architectural consulting services and distributes commercial masonry products throughout the design and construction process. The company supplies clay brick, natural stone, calcium silicate products, clay and stone pavers from a network representing 90% of US commercial masonry manufacturers, while offering specification writing, mock-up sampling, and installation support for commercial building projects.

Product overview

Upchurch Kimbrough is a masonry products supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of architectural building products for commercial construction. The product lineup centers on six core product categories: Brick (Face Brick and Thin Brick variants available in multiple sizes and textures), Stone (Natural Stone and Thin Stone with custom fabrication options), Arriscraft calcium silicate products (including Renaissance masonry units, ARRIS.tile, ARRIS.clip, Adair Limestone, and Building Stone), and Pavers (Clay pavers in pedestrian, vehicular, ADA, and permeable types). Additional products include Nichiha, Concrete Block, Cultured Stone, and Mosaic Tile for exterior cladding applications. The company provides these products alongside installation systems consulting and technical support services, representing 90% of commercial masonry manufacturers in the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Consulting Services Professional architectural consulting covering sampling, product selections, specification writing, mock-up sampling, wall detailing, and installation support across the entire design and construction process. Provided to architects, contractors, developers, and institutional clients working on commercial masonry projects.
• Brick (Face Brick) Face brick providing resilient color, design versatility, and one of the best lifecycle costs for exterior building veneer. Available in multiple sizes (Modular, Western King Size, Norman, Roman, Utility, Closure, Queen, Builder's Special, Extra Large) and textures (Velour, Smooth, Vertical Scratch, Papercut, Distressed, Tumbled). Distributed to commercial construction projects.
• Thin Brick Thin veneer masonry suited to projects requiring expedited timelines, budget constraints, and structural limitations. Often used in interiors for quick, easy, and less costly installation. Available in flats and corners in Modular, King Size, Roman, Norman, and Utility sizes.
• Stone (Natural Stone) Natural stone combining durability with rich natural color, sourced from local Texas quarries and quarries worldwide. Available as chopped stone and fabricated stone with Honed, Antico, Diamond, Cathedral, Chopped, and Slotted finishes. Custom blends and special shapes available.
• Thin Stone Natural thin stone offering the same beauty and durability as full thickness stone with flexibility in sizes for thin, tile-set applications. Enables interior stone masonry with reduced freight fees and supports increased building heights.
• Arriscraft (Calcium Silicate Stone) Premium calcium silicate stone product using a natural process technology mimicking how stone is formed in the earth. Cement-free with aesthetics, strength, and durability of natural stone and a lifetime product warranty. Product lines include Renaissance Masonry Units, ARRIS.tile, ARRIS.clip, Adair Limestone, Building Stone, ARRIS.stack, and Contemporary Brick.
• Pavers (Clay Pavers) Clay pavers that are color-fast and sustainable, providing longevity and low-maintenance aesthetics. Available in Pedestrian, Vehicular, ADA, Beveled & Lugged, and Permeable types. Offer compressive strength over 26,000 psi, water absorption under 3%, freeze/thaw durability, and 100+ year lifespan.
• Nichiha Exterior Cladding Specialty exterior cladding products offered alongside traditional masonry materials as an additional building material option.
• Concrete Block Concrete block offered as an additional building material for exterior cladding applications.
• Cultured Stone Manufactured stone products for exterior cladding applications, offered as an alternative to natural stone.
• Mosaic Tile Mosaic tile offered as an additional building material for various applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Masonry materials hold the best life cycle costs for wall systems

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Arriscraft StonecoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium calcium silicate stone manufacturer. Arriscraft masonry units use a unique natural process technology mimicking stone formation, offering cement-free products with versatility and affordability. The partnership includes full thickness, ARRIS.tile, and ARRIS.clip product lines.
• AHI SupplycoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading manufacturer and distributor of quality construction products including mortar and cleaning products. Recommended supplier for Tex Clean masonry cleaners, mortar, and related products.
• Laticrete MVIScoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of masonry veneer installation system solutions including Premium Mortar, Air and Water Barrier, Masonry Veneer Mortar, and Masonry Pointing Mortar for thin adhered brick installations.
• GridworxcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of pre-engineered channel system (Gridworx) used with ARRIS.clip Renaissance units for efficient cladding installation with flexibility and weather protection.
• Belden BrickmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor brick manufacturer partner providing face brick, brick pavers, and glazed brick products through the Upchurch distribution network.
• General ShalemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor brick manufacturer partner providing residential and commercial brick products through the distribution network.
• Cultured StoneChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufactured stone products for exterior cladding applications, offered as alternative to natural stone.
• Whitacre GreerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClay paver manufacturer providing pedestrian and light traffic paving products through the distribution network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mutual Materials: Northwest US-based masonry products manufacturer and distributor offering brick, stone, and concrete masonry units with architectural specification support. Direct comparable to Upchurch Kimbrough as a regional masonry supplier with both products and technical consulting services.
• I-XL Building Products: Canadian masonry distributor representing multiple brick and stone manufacturers with architectural sales and specification services. Comparable to Upchurch Kimbrough as a multi-manufacturer masonry distributor focused on the commercial specification channel.
• Glen-Gery Corporation: Major US brick manufacturer with architectural sales and design services for commercial masonry projects. Comparable to Upchurch Kimbrough as a brick-focused supplier that competes in the same commercial architectural specification channel.
• General Shale: One of North America's largest brick manufacturers with extensive commercial product lines and architectural support. A direct competitor and also a partner/distributor relationship with Upchurch Kimbrough, sharing the same commercial masonry specification channel.
• Belden Brick: US brick manufacturer offering face brick, pavers, and glazed brick products through architectural sales channels. Comparable to Upchurch Kimbrough as a clay brick manufacturer serving commercial architectural projects (also a partner).

Regional players

• Pioneer Wholesale: Texas-based masonry supply distributor focused on the Texas commercial construction market. Comparable to Upchurch Kimbrough as a regional Texas competitor with overlapping masonry product lines and contractor/architect customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Boral Limited: Large Australian-listed building materials and construction products company with extensive masonry, brick, and stone operations in North America. Comparable to Upchurch Kimbrough as a broad incumbent in commercial masonry and building envelope products.
• Wienerberger AG: Global leader in clay brick and ceramic building products with significant North American presence (formerly General Shale parent). Comparable to Upchurch Kimbrough as a broad incumbent in commercial masonry materials with architectural specification support.
• Eldorado Stone: Major manufacturer of architectural stone veneer and related masonry products for commercial and residential construction. Comparable to Upchurch Kimbrough as a broader masonry products company competing in the commercial exterior cladding specification channel.

Others

• Arriscraft: Canadian manufacturer of calcium silicate stone products (Renaissance masonry units, ARRIS.tile, ARRIS.clip) and a core partner of Upchurch Kimbrough. Comparable as a key supplier in the same commercial masonry specification ecosystem, though not a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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