chas svec

What chas svec does

Chas Svec, Inc. is a privately-held concrete masonry manufacturer founded in 1906 and headquartered at 5470 Dunham Rd, Maple Heights, Ohio. The company produces a portfolio of concrete masonry products including architectural split-face brik, architectural smooth brik, standard splitface blocks, Briklook (half-high brick-look blocks), Econ-O-Wall interlocking retaining walls, 2x8x16 solid pavers, and the Better Basements block system. Products are offered in multiple sizes (4"-12"), configurations, and integrally blended color palettes, and the company's water-repellent offering incorporates the Tech Shield System, an admixture technology supplied by Innovative Concrete Technology, LLC and certified to ASTM C140, C270, C1384, and E514 standards.

The company serves three primary customer segments: architects and design professionals, residential and commercial builders and contractors, and homeowners undertaking improvement projects. Its go-to-market is built on a dealer/distributor network of more than 30 partners covering Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, supplemented by direct phone and email inquiry handling at the Maple Heights plant. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of manufactured CMU, pavers, and retaining wall units; no subscription, licensing, or recurring revenue streams are in use, and pricing is provided on a project-quote basis rather than through public rate cards.

Chas Svec operates a single manufacturing plant with a headcount of 11-50 employees and has no disclosed subsidiaries, parent company, external funding rounds, or acquisitions. The company is independently owned (likely family-held, given the eponymous name), with trademarks over the Chas. Svec brand identity, and positions itself on nearly 120 years of operating history, broad SKU coverage, and ASTM-compliant quality as its principal sources of differentiation.

Name

chas svec

Legal name

Chas. Svec, Inc.

Website

https://chassvecinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chas Svec, Inc. is a Maple Heights, Ohio-based concrete masonry manufacturer founded in 1906 that produces architectural blocks, bricks, retaining walls, and pavers for residential and commercial construction through a regional dealer network spanning five Midwestern states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Concrete Masonry Products

NAICS

Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing (327331)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) & Concrete Blocks (IMADABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Stonework & Masonry (Stone Veneer, Brick, Block) (HSAIACAI)

Keywords

• Concrete masonry products
• Architectural concrete blocks
• Concrete pavers
• Retaining wall systems
• Splitface blocks

Headquarters

HQ city

Maple Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Concrete Masonry Products Sales: One-time product sales of concrete blocks, architectural bricks, splitface blocks, pavers, retaining walls, and related masonry products to builders, architects, and contractors. Revenue is generated through direct sales and dealer/distributor network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Chas Svec, Inc. manufactures and supplies concrete masonry products from its Maple Heights, Ohio plant. The company produces architectural bricks, splitface blocks, Briklook half-high blocks, retaining wall systems, and solid pavers in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and colors. Products are sold through a regional dealer network to architects, builders, contractors, and homeowners for residential and commercial construction, hardscaping, and landscaping projects.

Product overview

Chas. Svec, Inc. is a concrete masonry manufacturer serving the Cleveland, Ohio area since 1906, offering a portfolio of concrete block products. The product line includes Architectural Split Face Brik (textured split-face bricks in multiple sizes and colors), Architectural Smooth Brik Series (smooth-finish bricks for modern aesthetics), Splitface blocks (rough-textured units with integral waterproofing options), Briklook (half-high blocks replicating face brick appearance), Econ-O-Wall Retaining Walls (interlocking block systems), 2x8x16 Solid Pavers (for driveways, walkways, and patios), and the Tech Shield Water Repellent System (add-on admixture for moisture protection). The company also offers Block Builders Better Basements products. Products are available through Ohio dealers and feature various colors, sizes, and configurations to serve residential and commercial construction projects.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Split Face Brik Split-face brick with textured surface created by mechanically splitting blocks during manufacturing; available in 4", 6", 8", 10", and 12" sizes with color blends including Antique Brown, Arctic White, Evening Shadow, Canyon Buff, and Antique Red for architects and builders.
• Architectural Smooth Brik Series High-quality brick with smooth finish offering a sophisticated modern aesthetic; available in Autumn Brown, Charleston, Gray Mist, Hermitage, Korktan Brown, Regatta Red Range, Savannah, Stormy White, and Thunder Gray.
• Splitface Blocks Split-face blocks with rough textured surface produced by mechanical splitting during manufacturing, available in 4", 6", 8", 10", and 12" sizes in full-height and half-height configurations for through-the-wall and veneer applications; optional integral waterproofing; multiple colors.
• Briklook Half-high concrete block with integrally blended colors that replicates the appearance of face brick; available in 4", 8", and 12" units, designed to meet structural energy codes through placement of rebar, grout, or insulation in hollow cores.
• Econ-O-Wall Retaining Wall Interlocking concrete block retaining wall system with easy installation, available in various sizes and configurations for curved or angled walls; structural integrity, cost-effectiveness, and minimal maintenance; colors include Antique Brown, Antique Red, Canyon Buff, and Granite.
• 2x8x16 Solid Pavers Solid concrete pavers for driveways, walkways, patios, and pool decks with interlocking design ensuring stability; available in Buff, Charcoal, Red, Rust, Antique Brown, Antique Red, Canyon Buff, and Evening Shadow.
• Tech Shield Water Repellent System Integral water repellent admixture system (ConTec TS-922, TS-923, TS-941, TS-942, TS-943, WR-650 and Tech Shield Mortar Admixture) licensed from Innovative Concrete Technology, LLC; factory-blended into CMU and mortar to protect structures from rainwater intrusion, reduce efflorescence, and enhance color retention; certified to ASTM C140, C270, C1384, and E514.
• Block Builders Better Basements Concrete block system designed specifically for basement construction applications; offered as a dedicated basement wall solution for builders and homeowners.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Innovative Concrete Technology, LLCcoreTechnology or IntegrationInnovative Concrete Technology, LLC provides the Tech Shield Water Repellent System that Chas Svec, Inc. uses in their concrete masonry products. The system utilizes admixtures for both concrete masonry units (CMU) and masonry mortar. Chas Svec, Inc. is certified under the Tech Shield System for water repellency, with products meeting ASTM C140, TEK Note 19-7, ASTM C270, ASTM C1384, and ASTM E514 standards.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Basalite Concrete Products: West Coast-based manufacturer of concrete block, pavers, and retaining wall systems serving residential and commercial construction. Direct competitor in CMU and hardscape product categories with similar product breadth.
• Block USA: Manufacturer and distributor of concrete masonry products including architectural block, retaining walls, and hardscape products. Closely comparable product mix and channel structure (dealer-led distribution across the South).
• Echelon Masonry: Architectural masonry brand offering concrete masonry units, architectural block, and veneer solutions targeted at architects and designers. Closely comparable in product positioning and aesthetic SKU emphasis (e.g., Briklook) to Chas Svec's Architectural Brik lines.
• Nitterhouse Masonry: Pennsylvania-based concrete masonry producer with architectural block, retaining wall systems, and stone-veneer products. Competes in the Mid-Atlantic / Great Lakes regional footprint that overlaps with Chas Svec's OH/PA dealer network.
• Mutual Materials: Pacific Northwest and Western U.S. concrete masonry and hardscape manufacturer offering architectural block, pavers, retaining walls, and brick — directly comparable SKU breadth and customer base to Chas Svec.
• Quikrete: Largest North American manufacturer of packaged concrete and masonry products with a broad line of concrete block, mixes, and repair products. Direct competitor in CMU and masonry-adjacent categories for builders and contractors.

Broad incumbents

• Oldcastle APG (CRH): Architectural Products Group of CRH plc — the largest masonry manufacturer in North America with concrete block, brick, hardscapes, and architectural stone. Overlaps with Chas Svec's full product portfolio but at national scale with a much broader category footprint.
• CEMEX (USA Masonry): Global building-materials major with a U.S. concrete masonry and block product line serving large commercial and residential developers. Overlaps Chas Svec on architectural CMU but at vastly larger scale and broader product/category footprint.
• General Shale: One of North America's largest brick and masonry manufacturers with a full line of clay and concrete masonry products. Overlaps Chas Svec's architect-driven product offering at much larger scale and broader brick-and-block portfolio.

Regional players

• Midwest Block & Brick: Regional masonry supply distributor/manufacturer serving the Midwest with concrete block, brick, and hardscape products. Comparable regional-distribution focus and customer base of builders and contractors in Midwestern geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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