Anchor Block Company

What Anchor Block Company does

Anchor Block Company designs and manufactures concrete landscape and masonry products, selling to contractors, architects, engineers, dealers, retailers, and homeowners across the Midwest United States. The company operates three coordinated brand lines from its headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota: the core Anchor Block brand for general concrete masonry, Echelon Masonry for architectural stone, brick, and concrete systems, and Belgard for pavers, hardscapes, and retaining walls. Source data dates the founding to 1924 and describes a 100-year operating history, though firmographics list 1909; the 1924 timeline aligns with the explicit "100-year history" claim in the company narrative.

The business model is sales-led and consultative. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers submit inquiries through an online Wufoo form or call a dedicated number (952-351-9670) to receive a quote from a sales representative. Products reach end users via a regional dealer and retailer network across the Midwest, with a direct sales overlay for architects and engineers specifying large projects. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of physical concrete masonry goods rather than licensing, subscription, or recurring contracts, and customer segments are diversified across the long-tail (homeowners, contractors, dealers) and specification-driven buyers (architects, engineers).

Anchor Block is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oldcastle APG, itself a division of CRH plc (NYSE: CRH), one of the largest building materials companies in the world. This corporate structure provides capital backing, manufacturing scale, and integration into a broader masonry and hardscape distribution platform spanning the Anchor, Echelon, and Belgard brands. The source data discloses no standalone financials, no leadership team, no proprietary technology investments, and no recent M&A or restructuring activity, leaving the unit's independent operating performance opaque.

Name

Anchor Block Company

Legal name

Anchor Block Company

Website

https://anchorblock.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Anchor Block Company designs and manufactures concrete landscape and masonry products for contractors, architects, engineers, dealers, retailers, and homeowners across the Midwest US. A subsidiary of Oldcastle APG (CRH plc), it operates three brand lines: Anchor Block, Echelon Masonry, and Belgard.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Concrete Masonry Products Manufacturing

NAICS

Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing (327331), Concrete Pipe, Brick, and Block Manufacturing (32733)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete Pavers, Hardscape & Retaining Wall Systems (IMADAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stonework & Masonry (Stone Veneer, Brick, Block) (HSAIACAI), Mortar, Grout & Masonry Cements (IMADABAL), Masonry & Hardscapes Retail (Brick, Block, Pavers, Stone) (CRAIAEAF)

Keywords

• Concrete masonry products
• Landscape building materials
• Hardscape solutions
• Architectural masonry
• Outdoor living products

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Concrete Masonry Product Sales: Revenue generated from designing and manufacturing concrete landscape and masonry products. Products are sold to contractors, architects, engineers, dealers and retailers in the Midwest region through direct sales relationships and dealer networks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Anchor Block Company designs and manufactures concrete landscape and masonry products for the Midwest United States market. The company operates an extensive line of concrete masonry, stone, brick, pavers, and retaining wall products, distributing them through dealers, retailers, contractors, architects, and engineers to support residential and commercial outdoor construction projects.

Product overview

Anchor Block is a subsidiary of Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, offering concrete landscape and masonry products. The company operates with three branded product lines: its core Anchor Block brand for general concrete masonry products, the Echelon Masonry sub-brand focused on high-quality architectural masonry products (stone, brick, concrete), and the Belgard sub-brand specializing in pavers, stone hardscapes, and retaining walls. These products are designed for contractors, architects, engineers, dealers, and retailers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anchor Block Concrete Masonry Products The core Anchor Block brand offering concrete landscape and masonry products, including an extensive line of concrete masonry units designed to support and complement any outdoor environment. Sold to contractors, architects, engineers, dealers, and retailers in the Midwest.
• Echelon Masonry Architectural Products The singular source for high-quality architectural masonry products that stand strong for life, including stone, brick, concrete, and related masonry offerings for residential and commercial applications. Sister brand under Oldcastle APG, cross-promoted on the Anchor Block website.
• Belgard Pavers and Hardscape Products Distinct pavers for stone hardscapes, retaining walls, and related outdoor construction applications. Belgard has defined itself among brick and concrete paver manufacturers. Sister brand under Oldcastle APG, cross-promoted on the Anchor Block website.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oldcastle APGcoreOthersParent company subsidiary relationship. Anchor Block is a subsidiary of Oldcastle APG, which is a CRH company. This provides Anchor Block with corporate backing, capital resources, and integration into a larger building materials organization.
• Echelon MasonryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSister brand under Oldcastle APG serving as the singular source for high-quality architectural masonry products including stone, brick, and concrete. Cross-promoted on Anchor Block website as complementary brand.
• BelgardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSister brand under Oldcastle APG offering distinct pavers for stone hardscapes and retaining walls. Cross-promoted on Anchor Block website as complementary brand serving the same customer base.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Quikrete Holdings: Quikrete is one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of packaged concrete, cement, and masonry products, serving contractors and DIY consumers through broad retail and dealer distribution. Comparable to Anchor Block as a broad incumbent in concrete masonry with deeper geographic reach and brand recognition.
• CEMEX USA: CEMEX is a global building materials company with significant U.S. operations in cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and concrete masonry products. Comparable as a broad incumbent in concrete and masonry with much larger scale and national footprint.
• Holcim US: Holcim is a global leader in cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete with significant U.S. presence in masonry and concrete products. Comparable as a broad incumbent in building materials with national scale and capital intensity advantages.
• CRH plc: CRH plc is Anchor Block's ultimate parent company and one of the largest global building materials groups, with extensive operations in aggregates, cement, concrete products, and masonry through Oldcastle APG. Comparable as the corporate parent and broadest incumbent in the same product categories.

Direct peers

• Mutual Materials: Mutual Materials is a Pacific Northwest manufacturer of concrete masonry, brick, pavers, and hardscape products serving residential and commercial construction. Comparable product portfolio and channel model, though operating in a different U.S. region.
• Midwest Block & Brick: Midwest Block & Brick is a regional masonry products distributor and supplier serving the central U.S., offering block, brick, stone, and hardscape products. Directly comparable on geography and customer base (contractors, dealers, builders in the Midwest).
• County Materials Corporation: County Materials manufactures concrete block, brick, pavers, retaining walls, and architectural masonry products, primarily in the Midwest and Upper Midwest. Closely comparable on product mix, customer base, and regional Midwest overlap.
• Belgard (Oldcastle APG): Belgard is Anchor Block's sister brand under Oldcastle APG and a leading U.S. manufacturer of concrete pavers, hardscapes, and retaining wall systems for residential and commercial outdoor living projects. Most directly comparable on product category and customer base, although Belgard operates nationally versus Anchor Block's Midwest focus.
• Basalite Concrete Products: Basalite is a West Coast-based manufacturer of concrete masonry units, pavers, retaining wall systems, and architectural masonry products serving Western U.S. and Canadian markets. Highly comparable product portfolio and channel structure; differs in geographic concentration.
• Echelon Masonry (Oldcastle APG): Echelon Masonry is Anchor Block's sister brand under Oldcastle APG, specializing in high-quality architectural masonry products including stone, brick, and concrete. Most directly comparable in product mix and parent backing; partially overlaps Anchor Block's channel and customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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