Bilco Brick

What Bilco Brick does

Bilco Brick (legal entity Bilco Corporation) is a family-owned US manufacturer of concrete brick headquartered in Lancaster, Texas, founded in 1955 and currently in its third generation of Colen family leadership. The company produces integrally colored concrete bricks, architectural cast stone, natural stone, thin veneers, and masonry supplies, sold under a product portfolio that includes Premium Brick, Standard White Brick, Contemporary Solid Brick, Classic Brick, and Specialty Brick lines, with a separate Professional Line for commercial buyers. Its core technical differentiation rests on integral through-body coloring, certified color-fast pigments, compressive strengths up to 9,510 psi (versus the 3,500 psi ASTM C1634 minimum), and an inherent 1-hour fire rating as a standalone material — supported by LEED-contributing EPDs/HPDs and ISO 14025 certifications.

The company operates a sales-led, channel-partner go-to-market: direct sales and a showroom at the Lancaster, TX manufacturing plant are combined with a network of 50+ authorized dealers spanning 15+ US states, reaching all 50 states nationally. Customer segments include residential and commercial builders (primary), architects (primary, supported by AIA continuing education), and homeowners (secondary). Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed, with sample kits, sales support, and a digital Brick Visualizer serving as pre-sale tools. The company's economics are anchored by a 110-year limited warranty — marketed as the longest in the industry — and a multi-decade installed base of "over a million structures." Leadership includes CEO Randy Colen (since 1989), VP of Business Operations Clay Colen (since 2018, third generation), and a long-tenured engineering and operations team. No revenue, funding, M&A, or AI/technology-stack details are publicly disclosed.

Name

Bilco Brick

Legal name

Bilco Corporation

Website

https://bilcobrick.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bilco Brick is a third-generation, family-owned US manufacturer of integrally colored concrete brick, cast stone, natural stone, thin veneers, and masonry supplies, serving residential and commercial builders, architects, and homeowners across all 50 states from its Lancaster, Texas plant via direct sales and 50+ distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Concrete Brick Manufacturing

NAICS

Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing (327331), Concrete Pipe, Brick, and Block Manufacturing (32733), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (32739)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Cut Stone & Stone Products (3281)

akta.pro primary industry

Masonry Veneer Units (Thin Brick, Stone Veneer) (IMADABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mortar, Grout & Masonry Cements (IMADABAL)

Keywords

• Concrete brick manufacturing
• Integrally colored brick
• Architectural cast stone
• Natural stone veneers
• Masonry supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Winston Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Concrete Brick Sales: Sale of concrete bricks in various product lines including Premium Brick, Standard White Brick, Contemporary Solid Brick, Classic Brick, and Specialty Brick. Sold through direct sales and distribution network.
2. Architectural & Cast Stone: Sale of architectural cast stone products including address blocks, keystones, fireplaces, ledges, water table designs, sill designs, quoins, wall coping, columns, column caps, balusters, and corbels.
3. Natural Stone: Sale of natural stone products including limestone varieties (Blue Marble, Alpine Blend, Corn Flower, Cream, White) and sandstone (Autumn Blend, Sonoma Tan), and Lueders varieties.
4. Thin Veneers: Sale of thin veneer products including manufactured stone thin veneers and natural stone thin veneers for residential and commercial applications.
5. Masonry Supplies: Sale of masonry supplies including lintels, angle irons, chemical cleaners (ProSoCo products), wall ties, lag bolts, foundation vents, mason sand, rebar, masonry anchors, and SPEC MIX bag products.
6. Professional Line: Dedicated product line for commercial/professional builders with specialized brick products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bilco Brick manufactures 'The Original Concrete Brick' — integrally colored concrete bricks in premium, standard white, contemporary solid, classic, and specialty lines. It also supplies architectural cast stone, natural stone, thin veneers, and masonry supplies, all backed by a 110-year warranty.

Product overview

Bilco Brick is a manufacturer of 'The Original Concrete Brick' offering a comprehensive portfolio of concrete brick products. The product line is organized into five main brick categories: Premium Brick (8 integrally colored variants), Standard White Brick (2 economical white options), Contemporary Solid Brick (4 modern neutral colors), Classic Brick (13 traditional blend options), and Specialty Brick (Paintable Gray). Additional offerings include a Professional Line for commercial projects, Architectural & Cast Stone products, Natural Stone in various cuts and colors, Thin Veneers, and Masonry Supplies. All products are backed by a 110-year warranty and are manufactured in Lancaster, Texas, making Bilco the largest independent concrete brick manufacturer in Texas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Professional Line: A professional-grade brick line designed for commercial applications, available at pro.bilcobrick.com

Products and services

• Premium Brick Premium line of integrally colored concrete bricks featuring bright whites and full-color-through bricks, available in 8 color variants: Adobe, Dune, Eclipse, Frost, Mountain Peak, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Stardust. For builders and homeowners seeking high-quality colored brick.
• Standard White Brick Economical white brick series featuring a white blend on a classic gray base with an antique appearance, available in Everest and Winter Ash variants.
• Contemporary Solid Brick Solid color brick with subtle color options including Camel, Chestnut, Gray Mist, and Onyx, designed for modern neutral facades.
• Classic Brick Traditional brick blends with architectural variety including Bristol, Dartford, Edinburgh, Georgetown, Gettysburg, Graystone, Majestic, Pinehurst, Rhodes, Sahara, Westfield, Wheaton, and Williamsburg.
• Specialty Brick Custom specialty bricks including Paintable Gray, the only brick manufactured exclusively for painting with a consistent base color and texture that helps paint bond.
• Professional Line A professional-grade brick line specifically designed for commercial projects with sophisticated concrete bricks colored to the core, available at pro.bilcobrick.com.
• Architectural & Cast Stone Cast stone products including address blocks, keystones, fireplaces, ledges, water table designs, sill designs, quoins, wall coping, columns, column caps, balusters, and corbels.
• Natural Stone Natural stone selections in various colors and cuts including Blue Marble, Alpine Blend, Corn Flower, Cream and White Limestone, Autumn Blend and Sonoma Tan Sandstone, and Blue Bonnet, Blue Charcoal, and Silvermist Lueders.
• Thin Veneers Lighter, more versatile thin stone and manufactured stone veneer products for residential and commercial applications where traditional stone may not be desirable.
• Masonry Supplies Complete masonry supply offerings including lintels, angle irons, chemical cleaners (ProSoCo products), wall ties, lag bolts, foundation vents, mason sand, cast stone products, SPEC MIX bag products, ladder wire, rebar, and masonry anchors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 110-year limited warranty on all products
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ProSoCominorOthersSupplier of chemical cleaners including Sure Klean Light Duty Concrete Cleaner, Sure Klean Vana Trol, Sure Klean 600, and Enviro Klean Safety Klean. These products are offered as part of Bilco's masonry supplies product line.
• SPEC MIXminorOthersSupplier of bagged mortar products including Portland Lime and Sand Mortar, Masonry Cement and Sand Mortar, Integral Water Repellent Mortar, Polymer Modified Adhered Veneer Mortar, Core Fill Grout, and full line of Colored PCL Mortar. Available in truckload and partial truckloads.
• US Green Building Council (LEED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLEED program partnership providing LEED Credit Contributions and sustainability documentation to support green building and eco-conscious decisions. Bilco offers Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Health Product Declarations (HPDs) that support LEED certification requirements.
• Distributor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 50 authorized distributors across the US including Clay Structures, Metro Brick, Aubrey Brick & ClayStone Co, MG Brick, SiteOne Landscape Supply, Select Stone & Sod Supply, and others in multiple states. Distributors can apply to join the network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Glen-Gery Corporation: Glen-Gery manufactures a broad portfolio of brick and masonry products across multiple U.S. plants. It competes with Bilco in both residential and commercial masonry specifications and offers comparable designer/architect tools and sample programs.
• Acme Brick Company: Acme Brick is one of the largest U.S. brick manufacturers, producing both clay and concrete brick for residential and commercial construction. It is the most direct large-scale competitor to Bilco in the brick category, with broader geographic reach and a multi-plant footprint.
• Forterra Building Products: Forterra is a major U.S. manufacturer of concrete and clay building products including brick, block, pipe, and precast. It is a direct competitor in the concrete masonry category with national distribution, although at significantly larger scale than Bilco.
• Meridian Brick: Meridian Brick, owned by Boral, is a U.S. manufacturer and distributor of brick and masonry products with broad product breadth. It is a direct competitor in the brick category, particularly for builders and architects served through dealer networks.
• General Shale: General Shale is a long-established U.S. brick and masonry products manufacturer serving residential and commercial builders. It competes with Bilco across both clay and concrete brick lines and shares a similar builder/architect go-to-market approach.

Broad incumbents

• Boral Limited: Boral is an international building materials and construction products group with significant North American brick and masonry operations (including Meridian Brick). It competes with Bilco in concrete and clay brick categories from a much larger platform.
• Quikrete Holdings: Quikrete is a leading North American manufacturer of packaged concrete products, including masonry, mortar, and concrete mixes. While not a brick manufacturer, it competes with Bilco's masonry supplies line and overlaps in cement-based building products.
• CEMEX USA: CEMEX is a global building materials company with U.S. operations in cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and concrete masonry products. While much larger and not a brick specialist, it competes in adjacent categories and supplies inputs relevant to Bilco's manufacturing.
• Oldcastle Architectural (CRH): Oldcastle Architectural, part of CRH, is one of the largest North American building products manufacturers, with masonry, concrete, and hardscape offerings. It overlaps with Bilco's brick and cast stone lines as part of a much broader portfolio.

Regional players

• Oldcastle Coastal (Angelus Block): Angelus Block is a West Coast-focused concrete block and masonry manufacturer under Oldcastle. It is a regional peer that produces concrete masonry units with comparable performance positioning to Bilco's concrete brick, primarily serving California and the Southwest.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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