Belden Tri-State Building Materials

What Belden Tri-State Building Materials does

Belden Tri-State Building Materials is a privately held specialty building materials distributor founded in 1930, serving architects, developers, general contractors, and restoration specialists across the New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania tri-state region. The company distributes the largest portfolio of architectural masonry products in its market, including face brick, thin brick, glazed brick, international brick, architectural concrete masonry units, clay pavers, natural stone, brick rainscreen systems, cement and mortar products, and masonry cleaning solutions. These products are sourced from over 50 domestic and international manufacturers, including Belden Brick, Endicott, General Shale, Westbrook Block, Halquist Stone, Stroher (Germany), Mora Ceramica (Spain), Agrob Buchtal (Germany), and LaCovadonga (Spain). The company claims access to over 10,000 colors and 12+ textures across multiple brick size formats.

The business operates through a hybrid distribution model combining direct enterprise sales with a residential dealer network. Enterprise revenue is generated via dedicated architectural sales representatives who provide project studies, sampling, LEED consultation, and specification writing support to architects and developers. The company operates three architectural masonry showrooms, one immersive ventilated cladding showroom, a 32,000 square foot climate-controlled warehouse, outdoor storage yards, and a company-owned trucking fleet, enabling direct control over logistics and product quality. Restoration services for historic brick matching represent a specialized capability, and the company also offers the DURUS brick rainscreen system (via Dasana Partners) and the TABS Wall System for energy-efficient building envelopes through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cladding Concepts International. Pricing is project-specific and quote-based, with no public pricing available; revenue is primarily one-time project transactions rather than recurring contracts.

Notable projects include 40 Bleeker Street, Radio Hotel & Tower, 187 Franklin Street, Lantern House, 1 Boerum Place, 90 Park Avenue (Florham Park), Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and Lehigh University, spanning residential, hospitality, healthcare, and educational end-markets. The company is led by CEO Joe Rice, with Luke Hartmann and Robert Ascrizzi serving as Vice Presidents of Sales, and employs between 11-50 people across its New York City headquarters, East Rutherford New Jersey facility, Saddle Brook New Jersey distribution site, and Trevosa Pennsylvania office. No public revenue figures, funding rounds, or ownership disclosures are available.

Name

Belden Tri-State Building Materials

Legal name

Belden Tri-State Building Materials

Website

https://btsbm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Belden Tri-State Building Materials is a privately held specialty masonry distributor founded in 1930, serving architects, developers, and contractors across the NY/NJ/PA tri-state region with the largest portfolio of architectural brick, stone, and building envelope products sourced from over 50 domestic and international manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Building Materials Distribution

NAICS

Masonry Contractors (23814), Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing (327120), Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing (327331)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Concrete Pavers, Hardscape & Retaining Wall Systems (IMADAAAE), Stonework & Masonry (Stone Veneer, Brick, Block) (HSAIACAI)

Keywords

• Architectural masonry products
• Brick distribution
• Building materials supply
• Ventilated facade systems
• Masonry restoration services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Distribution: Sale of architectural masonry products including face brick, thin brick, glazed brick, architectural block, clay pavers, natural stone, brick rainscreen systems, cement/mortar, and masonry cleaning products. Primarily one-time project-based transactions with architects, developers, and contractors in the NY/NJ/PA tri-state region.
2. Specialty Services: Project consultation, restoration services, custom brick matching, and LEED consulting for sustainable building projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Belden Tri-State Building Materials manufactures and distributes architectural masonry products — including face brick, thin brick, glazed brick, clay pavers, architectural block, natural stone, brick rainscreen systems, cement, and masonry cleaners — to architects, developers, and contractors across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The company supplies its own-engineered ventilated facade assemblies through its Cladding Concepts International division and provides historic brick-matching restoration services. Materials are sourced from more than 50 domestic and international manufacturers and delivered with the company's own trucking fleet.

Product overview

Belden Tri-State Building Materials offers a comprehensive portfolio of architectural masonry products centered around clay brick and related building materials. The core product lineup includes Face Brick, Thin Brick, Glazed Brick, and International Brick as the primary brick offerings, complemented by Architectural Block (CMU products), Clay Pavers, Natural Stone, Brick Rainscreen Systems, Cement/Mortar products, and Masonry Cleaning solutions. The company operates through its Cladding Concepts International division for ventilated facade systems. They offer turnkey wall assemblies combining thin brick with the TABS Wall System. The portfolio is supported by restoration services for historic building matching. The company represents over 50 manufacturers including Belden Brick, Endicott, Taylor Brick, Interstate Brick, Yankee Hill, General Shale, and international suppliers from Spain, Germany, The Netherlands, and Denmark. With over 10,000 colors and 12 different textures available across brick sizes including modular, standard, jumbo, norman, roman, and utility formats, they serve the architectural and construction community in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cladding Concepts International: The ventilated facades and specialty products division of Belden Tri-State Building Materials, bringing intelligent building technologies and lightweight facade assemblies to modern construction.

Products and services

• Face Brick Traditional full-size clay brick for structural and facade applications, offered in thousands of colors, textures, and sizes sourced from domestic and international manufacturers. Sold to architects, developers, and contractors for new construction, facades, and interiors in the tri-state region.
• Thin Brick Lightweight brick profile for continuous insulation applications and energy-efficient building assemblies, combining classic architectural finishes with modern performance requirements. Sold to architects and developers specifying thin brick for walls and interiors.
• Glazed Brick Ceramic-coated brick available in full, thin, and multiple sizes, offering durability in harsh environments and a versatile color range including glossy, matte, mottled, or multi textures, with custom glaze development. Sold to architects specifying for facades, interiors, and signature projects.
• Ventilated Facades Building envelope systems offered through the Cladding Concepts International division that provide unlimited design concepts in lightweight assemblies with building efficiency and structural performance. Targeted at architects and developers specifying modern ventilated facade systems.
• Architectural Block Architectural concrete masonry unit (CMU) products from Westbrook Block and Kingston Block, available in unique finishes, colors, textures, sizes, and the OmniBlock insulated wall system. Sold to architects and contractors for commercial, healthcare, and institutional construction.
• Clay Pavers Authentic clay brick pavers for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, fired at over 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit for durability and UV resistance. Sold to landscape architects, developers, and contractors for paving and ground-plane applications.
• International Brick Imported brick products sourced from Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, and Denmark, including unique colors such as the whitest white brick, cool grays, natural blends, and bespoke or custom glaze options. Targeted at architects seeking distinctive international aesthetics for high-end projects in the tri-state region.
• Natural Stone Natural stone products from Halquist Stone and quarries worldwide, available in various colors, sizes, and custom shapes for cladding and architectural applications. Sold to architects and developers specifying premium cladding materials.
• Brick Rainscreen System The DURUS engineered brick rainscreen system providing rear ventilation, an open cavity, and water management with stainless steel or galvanized steel trays at 12 lbs per square foot. Sold to architects and developers specifying high-performance building envelopes.
• Cement Full range of standard mortars including pre-mixed and non-mixed colored mortars from Westbrook Block Premix and Lehigh Hanson, used for brick, block, or stone masonry construction. Sold to contractors and masons as part of project material packages.
• Masonry Cleaning Eco-friendly masonry cleaning products including EaCo Chem non-toxic cleaners (NMD 80, OneRestore) and Prosoco products (Vana Trol, 600, Custom Masonry Cleaner) used for new construction and restoration cleaning applications. Sold to contractors, restoration specialists, and masons.
• Restoration Services Masonry restoration services that match brick, block, and stone colors, textures, and sizes for historic buildings and projects requiring aesthetic and technical performance matching, including NYC Local Law 11 compliance projects. Provided to architects, restoration contractors, building owners, and landmarks entities.
• TABS Wall System Turnkey thin brick wall assembly system that combines thin brick products with TABS panels for energy-efficient building envelopes meeting modern performance requirements. Sold to architects and developers specifying integrated thin brick wall systems.

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Cladding Concepts InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI is the ventilated facades and specialty products division of Belden Tri-State Building Materials, expertly bringing intelligent products to modern facades. Specializes in building technologies offering unlimited design concepts in easy-to-install lightweight assemblies.
• Belden BrickmajorTechnology or IntegrationMajor domestic brick manufacturer partner providing face brick, thin brick, and glazed brick products. One of the largest and most recognized brick brands in the US.
• Endicott BrickmajorTechnology or IntegrationDomestic brick manufacturer specializing in glazed brick and thin glazed brick products, including the Endicott thin glazed brick line for precast, tilt-up, and prefabricated wall applications.
• Westbrook BlockmajorTechnology or IntegrationOne of the nation's largest producers of architectural concrete masonry units with over 75 years of experience. Offers complete line of architectural finishes, broad spectrum of colors and textures, unique sizes, and the OmniBlock insulated wall system.
• Kingston Block CompanymajorTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of elegant colors and textures providing cost-friendly architectural CMU products. Offers advanced sustainable manufacturing methods for ground face, matte face, and split face in attractive colors.
• Halquist StonemajorTechnology or IntegrationFeatured natural stone partner offering domestically quarried natural stone products with authentic look and performance. Provides architects and homeowners with genuine stone solutions.
• Stroher (Germany)majorTechnology or IntegrationInternational brick manufacturer from Germany providing unique brick products introduced to the US market in 2015. Part of international sourcing platform.
• Mora Ceramica (Spain)majorTechnology or IntegrationFourth generation brick manufacturer with over 50 years in ceramic industry. Customizable glazed bricks with smooth body glazes and less than 6% absorption rate.
• TABS Wall SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationThin wall system partner providing turnkey wall assembly combining thin brick products with TABS system for energy efficient building envelopes meeting today's performance requirements.
• General ShalemajorTechnology or IntegrationMajor domestic brick manufacturer partner providing extensive brick product lines for residential and commercial applications.
• Lehigh Hanson (Cement/Mortar)majorTechnology or IntegrationMajor cement and mortar supplier providing standard and custom colored mortars including Lehigh Custom Color Cement for masonry unit construction.
• Desana Partners (DURUS System)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of the DURUS brick rainscreen system with stainless steel and galvanized steel framing options. Provides fully engineered systems with moisture management.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Belden Brick: Major domestic brick manufacturer and named BTSBM supplier partner. While not a direct competitor in distribution, the relationship is strategic — and Belden Brick could in theory pursue more direct-to-architect sales.
• Westbrook Block: Major US producer of architectural concrete masonry units (CMU) with 75+ years of experience. Named BTSBM supplier partner for architectural block products including the OmniBlock insulated wall system.
• Endicott Clay Products: Domestic brick manufacturer specializing in glazed brick and a BTSBM supplier partner. Provides differentiated thin glazed brick lines used by BTSBM on premium projects like Radio Hotel.

Broad incumbents

• General Shale: Major North American brick and masonry manufacturer with extensive distribution and a partner relationship with BTSBM. Competes indirectly through the same architectural specification channel across residential and commercial projects.
• Glen-Gery Corporation: One of the largest brick manufacturers in the US, Glen-Gery produces a broad line of face brick, thin brick, and architectural products with distribution across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Overlaps BTSBM in product category but operates as a manufacturer rather than pure distributor.
• ACME Brick Company: One of the largest US brick manufacturers with national distribution. While ACME is a manufacturer, it competes with BTSBM for specification wins on commercial and residential projects through its own distribution footprint.

Emerging players

• Foundation Building Materials: Specialty building products distributor focused on drywall, ceilings, steel framing, and insulation with national footprint. Comparable as a specialty building products distribution platform, though focused on interior categories rather than masonry.
• US LBM: Large US specialty building products distributor with multiple divisions including masonry supply. Comparable business model of value-added distribution with specification support for builders and contractors.
• Lansing Building Products: Specialty exterior building products distributor focused on siding, trim, and exterior trim systems. Operates a similar showroom-and-distribution model with architectural specification support across multiple regional markets.

Direct peers

• Oldcastle Architectural Products Group: Part of CRH plc, Oldcastle APG is one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of masonry, hardscapes, and building envelope products in North America. Directly comparable as a specialty masonry distributor serving commercial construction with a broad product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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