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November 16, 2024
For Construction Pros Glen-Gery's Brick Color of the Year
November 4, 2024
Retrofit Glen-Gery Unveils 2025 Brick Color of the Year: Silver City
November 1, 2024
Builder Magazine The Subtle, Versatile Brick Color Leading for 2025, According to Glen-Gery
October 31, 2024
LBM Journal Glen-Gery Announces 2025 Brick Color of the Year
October 30, 2024
Building Enclosure Glen-Gery Announces 2025 Brick Color of the Year
October 30, 2024
Yahoo Life Why Brick Remains a Top Choice for Architects and Homeowners
October 30, 2024
Men's Journal Why Brick Remains a Top Choice for Architects and Homeowners
October 30, 2024
Glen-Gery Announces 2025 Brick Color of the Year, Silver City Glen-Gery Corporation, a premier brick manufacturer that is part of Brickworks North America, unveiled its 2025 Brick Color of the Year, Silver City—a multifaceted, monotone, matte grey engobe brick that pulls in design cues from its natural surroundings. >> Read the full article
October 22, 2024
LBM Journal Glen-Gery Releases New Trends Report
October 17, 2024
Metropolis Eight Building Products to Help You Push the Envelope
October 15, 2024
Retrofit Home Glen-Gery Releases REsults of National Design and Renovation Preferences Survey
October 9, 2024
MASONRY Magazine Brick Remains Top Choice Among Architects & Homeowners, Glen-Gery Survey Reveals
October 9, 2024
I95 Business Brick Remains Top Choice Among Architects & Homeowners, Glen-Gery Survey Reveals
August 16, 2024
Family Handyman 8 Best Brick Patio Ideas
August 13, 2024
Architectural Record New Outdoor & Landscape Products for Summer 2024
May 14, 2024
Glen-Gery Showcases New Brick Products Reflecting Latest Design Trends at the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2024 (AIA24) Glen-Gery will showcase latest brick styles, colors and new products at the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2024 in Washington, D.C. on June 5-8, 2024 >> Read the full article
April 18, 2024
Glen-Gery Launches First U.S. Exclusive Edition of Materiality Showcasing Contemporary University Architecture Launch celebration introduces Glen-Gery's architect collaboration program >> Read the full article
November 29, 2023
Glen-Gery Reveals 2024 Brick Color of the Year, Blue Smooth Ironspot Blue-black brick reflects evolving design preference for natural, bolder shades. >> Read the full article
April 12, 2023
Brickworks North America Enhances Presence Along East Coast with New Masonry Supply Center in Manassas 30,000-square-foot masonry supply center in Manassas, Virginia designed to meet all the project needs of builders, architects and homeowners under one roof. >> Read the full article
March 10, 2023
Glen-Gery Launches Folio 2 Featuring the Most Inspiring New Brick Buildings in North America and Australia High-end publication explores the architectural process while celebrating the beauty of brick in both traditional and innovative designs. >> Read the full article
February 16, 2023
Glen-Gery Partners with HARMONIA NY to Launch 2023 Brick Styles Catalog during New York Fashion Week Fashion Built NYFW, an exclusive product showcase, brought together fashion and architecture on 5th Avenue. >> Read the full article
December 20, 2022
Glen-Gery Debuts Inaugural Brick Color of the Year with Pitt Cafe Series Series features four new colors, tapping inspiration from 2023's nature-inspired color and design trends. >> Read the full article
June 22, 2022
Glen-Gery Brings Internationally Inspired Innovation with New Products & Colors to AIA Conference on Architecture 2022 Glen-Gery will showcase its newest brick and stone colors, international collections, and popular wall system products at A'22, the AIA Conference on Architecture 2022, in Chicago, Illinois on June 22-25, 2022. >> Read the full article
March 3, 2022
Brickworks Celebrates Global Flagship Design Studio in New York City. International flagship located on the city's iconic 5th Avenue offers architects, designers and homeowners a luxurious product line to elevate projects. >> Read the full article
February 4, 2022
Brickworks North America Corporation expands direct distribution network with the bolt-on acquisition of long-established Washington D.C. masonry supplier, Capital Brick. Capital Brick has been a leading distributor of architectural masonry products serving the Washington D.C. metropolitan area since 1981 and has been one of Glen-Gery’s top architectural customers for many years. >> Read the full article
November 18, 2021
Glen-Gery Celebrates Launch of its 2022 New Products
Celebrations included an exclusive G21: Fashion on Fifth product unveil and book launch for materiality 2021, in partnership with the NYCxDesign Festival. >> Read the full article
November 10, 2021
Brickworks Expands North American Footprint with New Design Studio in Baltimore
Architects, designers and homeowners can leverage expert advice, attend premier events, and experience a full selection of thoughtfully curated products and brands from around the globe. >> Read the full article
August 2, 2021
Brickworks Expands Direct Distribution Network with the Acquisition of The Largest Independent Brick Distributor in the U.S.
Brickworks announced today the acquisition of several key business from Southfield Corporation. These companies include Illinois Brick, Indiana Brick, Rose Brick, Edgewood Landscape Supply, Lafayette Masonry Supply and Kokomo Masonry and Landscape Supply locations. >> Read the full article
May 27, 2021
Brickworks Opens New North American Supply Center
New 25,000-square-foot masonry supply center in Des Moines designed to meet all the project needs of architects, trade professionals and homeowners under one roof. >> Read the full article
January 21, 2021
Glen-Gery Launches First U.S. Edition of Folio
Glen-Gery Corporation, a part of Brickworks Limited of Australia, announced today the launch of Folio in the U.S., a high-end publication that explores the architectural process while celebrating the beauty of brick. >> Read the full article
December 2, 2020
Glen-Gery Launches Terraçade Ceramic Cladding System
Glen-Gery Corporation, a part of Brickworks Limited of Australia, announced today the launch of Terraçade, its first-ever ceramic façade cladding system designed and created to appeal to both creative and practical applications. >> Read the full article
September 29, 2020
Brickworks Opens First North American Design Studio in Philadelphia
Brickworks North America Corporation, the parent company of Glen-Gery Corporation, announced today the Grand Opening of its first North American Design Studio located in Philadelphia. This is Brickworks' seventh design studio, adding to the six located throughout Australia. The modern studio offers the architectural and design community a premium design experience where they can collaborate on projects, select from a broad product portfolio of high-end, stylish bricks, and host or attend industry and networking events. >> Read the full article
August 27, 2020
Glen-Gery’s Harmar Plant Changing Name to Align with Plant Improvements
Glen-Gery is committed to providing high quality products and superior customer service that position us as a leader in style and design. We continue to implement new processes and manufacturing technologies at all of our facilities to align with this commitment. To ensure this reputation is upheld in the marketplace, we are officially changing the name of our Harmar Plant to the Pittsburgh Plant. >> Read the full article
August 21, 2020
New Division Created at Mid-Atlantic Facility Called Value Added Plant (VAP)
Glen-Gery has created a new division, located at the Mid-Atlantic facility, called the Value Added Plant (VAP) to centralize valuable services and streamline processes for key products. VAP will lead initiatives such as thin brick cutting and waxing, tumbling, Tru-Brix grooving and type 1 and 2 samples for Mid-Atlantic, York and Pittsburgh plants. This department also supports the distribution of mortar, Feldhaus, Tru-Brix, Thin Tech, Terracade and the International Collection products. By placing these products and services under one umbrella, it will allow us to focus on creating efficiencies and improving customer service. >> Read the full article
July 14, 2020
Fired Up! Second Kiln Ignited at Glen-Gery's Mid-Atlantic Plant to Keep up with Demand for Wood Molded Brick
Demand for Glen-Gery's wood molded brick, including the well-known Cushwa brand, continues to grow as architects and designers utilize more brick for unique design opportunities. To keep up with this demand, Glen-Gery has fired up its second kiln at the Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania facility. >> Read the full article
June 22, 2020
Glen-Gery Promotes Lara Robertson to VP Design & Distributor Sales
Glen-Gery is pleased to announce the promotion of Lara Robertson to the position of Vice President, Design and Distributor Sales. In her new role, Lara will continue to leverage the Glen-Gery design and business development efforts to drive sales and will now add responsibility for management of the distributor sales teams that support our customers nationwide. >> Read the full article
May 20, 2020
Brickworks Third U.S. Design Studio to be Located in Baltimore
Glen-Gery is pleased to announce that it's L&L Supply location in Baltimore, MD will now operate as a design studio, effective immediately. The search to find a new location that combines the character of Baltimore with the style of our unique Design Studio spaces is currently underway. >> Read the full article
April 29, 2020
Brickworks Invests in Premium Design Experience - New High-End Studios Opening Soon
Brickworks is set to launch spaces for the architectural and design community to view, select and collaborate on products through two new design studios. >> Read the full article
April 28, 2020
Glen-Gery Creates 30 New Jobs at Shoemakersville, PA Factory as Demand for Wood Molded Bricks Increase
Glen-Gery has announced plans to startup a second brick kiln at its Mid-Atlantic manufacturing plant, as demand for its authentic, wood molded facebrick and shapes is on the rise. >> Read the full article
April 27, 2020
Brickworks Invests $10 Million in Glen-Gery Hanley Plant Upgrade to Increase Capacity by 25%
Brickworks Building Products, Australia’s largest brick manufacturer entered the U.S. market in November of 2018 through the acquisition of Glen-Gery. The objectives were simple; invest in people and manufacturing technologies while promoting brick as a stylish, modern material. Brickworks has moved quickly on these promises. >> Read the full article
November 5, 2019
Brickworks North America Corporation Acquires Assets of Redland Brick Inc.
Brickworks North America Corporation (Brickworks N.A.), the parent company of Glen-Gery Corporation, through a newly formed subsidiary, today reached a binding agreement to acquire substantially all of Redland Brick Inc.'s assets related to its Cushwa, Harmar, Rocky Ridge, Lawrenceville Brick and Tru-Brix product lines. Completion of the transaction is expected to occur in early 2020. >> Read the full article
October 30, 2019
Imperfect by Design, Glen-Gery's York Handmade Collection Offers Superior Quality and Individual Style
Glen-Gery, the nation's trusted source for authentic handmade brick solutions, reintroduces its York Handmade brick collection with the publication of its newest product brochure, now available to architects, builders, contractors and homeowners. >> Read the full article
August 23, 2019
Brickworks North America Corporation Acquires Sioux City Brick
Brickworks North America Corporation (Brickworks N.A.), the parent company of Glen-Gery Corporation, today completed the acquisition of Sioux City Brick, an Iowa-based brick manufacturer. Sioux City Brick will become a premium brand of Glen-Gery. >> Read the full article
August 7, 2019
Brickworks North America Corporation Acquires Licensing Rights for San Selmo Brick
Brickworks North America Corporation (Brickworks N.A.), the parent company of Glen-Gery Corporation, has purchased the licensing rights to sell San Selmo brick products across the U.S. and North America. The San Selmo product line will be part of Glen-Gery's International Collection. >> Read the full article
May 9, 2019
Blenheim Partners ‘No Limitations’ Podcast
Hear the philosophies of Brickworks' Managing Director, Lindsay Partridge, and learn how he grew Brickworks into a company valued at $2.5 Billion. >> Read the full article
November 26, 2018
Glen-Gery Corporation Acquired by Brickworks Limited
Glen-Gery Corporation has announced that its parent company, Ibstock plc, has entered into an agreement to sell Glen-Gery Corporation to Brickworks Limited. >> Read the full article
July 25, 2018
Glen-Gery Claims Five BIA Awards
Glen-Gery claimed five Brick in Architecture awards, more than any other brick manufacturer for the third consecutive year. A special thank you to all of our distributors who have worked hard to support Glen-Gery over the years as we continue to manufacture products for award winning projects! >> Read the full article
May 18, 2018
Glen-Gery Capitol Brick Plant to Host Annual Bricklayer 500 Competition
Glen-Gery, one of North America’s largest brick and stone manufacturers, will host the 2018 Virginia Regional Spec Mix Bricklayer 500 competition for the third consecutive year. This year’s competition will be held on Thursday, October 4 at the Glen-Gery Capitol Plant. >> Read the full article
May 18, 2018
Glen‐Gery Hosts Masonry Association Event on Plant Site
Glen-Gery hosted the York and Adams Counties Masonry Association’s monthly meeting on the site of Glen-Gery’s Plant and Masonry Supply Center in York Pennsylvania >> Read the full article
November 21, 2017
Greg Silvestri Appointed as President of Glen-Gery
Ibstock plc, UK—a leading manufacturer of clay brick with a diversified range of clay and concrete products in the United Kingdom and United States—appointed Greg Silvestri as President of Glen-Gery on November 20, 2017. Glen-Gery is a key operating company within Ibstock plc. >> Read the full article
November 16, 2017
Two Glen-Gery Plants Achieve OSHA VPP Star Status
Hanley and Mid-Atlantic Plants Achieve Highest Honor for Employee Safety
Two Glen-Gery manufacturing plants have joined the elite group of organizations that provide exemplary occupational safety and health protection. Glen-Gery's Hanley and Mid-Atlantic brick plants have been approved for participation in the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star Status by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). >> Read the full article
October 12, 2017
Glen-Gery Adds Three Unique Textures to Product Line
Craftsman, Stone Rolled and Warble Textures Now Available
Glen-Gery has added three new unique textures to its product offering from the Hanley Plant in Summerville, Pennsylvania. The addition of Craftsman, Stone Rolled and Warble surfaces add textural variety to an already extensive line of architecturally focused products. >> Read the full article
July 28, 2017
Glen-Gery Takes Home Nine Awards
Annual Brick in Architecture Awards Contest Winners Announced
The county’s most visionary projects incorporating fire-clay brick have earned the annual Brick in Architecture Awards from the Brick Industry Association. Glen-Gery claimed nine awards, more than any other brick manufacturer for the second consecutive year. >> Read the full article >> See Projects
May 2, 2017
Glen-Gery Receives Architectural Record Best in Class Recognition
Glen-Gery was recognized at Architectural Record's annual Advertising Excellence Awards breakfast in Orlando, Florida on Friday, April 28 as part of the 2017 AIA Convention. Each year a jury of leading architects carefully reviews and rates ads in the building and design marketplace, and the companies and agencies that produce them. >> Read the full article
December 8, 2016
Glen-Gery Project Recognized at UK Brick Awards
A project built with Glen-Gery Klaycoat brick, Carmel Place, was recently recognized in the international category at the 40th Annual Brick Development Association Awards ceremony in London, England. The annual Brick Awards celebrates brick in every aspect of design and construction, recognizing the excellence of architects, brick contractors, brick and its manufacturers. >> Read the full article
September 16, 2016
Glen-Gery Partners with Creative Mines
Glen-Gery, as part of their continued focus on leading edge interior and exterior wall solutions, is excited to announce a new, exclusive distribution agreement with Creative Mines, LLC. Creative Mines is a leading manufacturer of handcrafted stone veneer located in Malad City, Idaho. >> Read the full article
August 9, 2016
Glen-Gery Takes Home Eight Architecture Awards
Annual Brick in Architecture Awards Contest Winners Announced
The county’s most visionary projects incorporating fire-clay brick have earned the annual Brick in Architecture Awards from the Brick Industry Association. Glen-Gery claimed eight awards, more than any other brick manufacturer this year. >> Read the full article >> See Projects
August 6, 2016
Glen-Gery Donates Brick to Martin Luther King Dedication
August 5th marks a historic moment in the civil rights movement. Fifty years ago, the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. led a march through Chicago's Marquette Park neighborhood to protest unfair housing practices. A brick monument was dedicated in honor of Dr. King. >> Read the full article
August 2, 2016
Glen-Gery Expands Black Brick Product Offering
Carbon Black Makes its Debut in the Brick Industry
As the demand for black brick increases, Glen-Gery is prepared to offer architects and designers several options to meet design and structural requirements. The company offers more than a dozen black clay brick products in a range of sizes from its various manufacturing plants across the United States, making it more attainable and more affordable than ever before. These products, along with nearly all Glen-Gery products are also available as thin brick. >> Read the full article
April 28, 2016
Glen-Gery, Steve Matsick Scholarship to Benefit Penn State University
$25,000 Scholarship to Benefit Students of Architecture
With the recent retirement of Steve Matsick, Glen-Gery president since 1996, the company presented Steve with a scholarship in his name for students of architecture at The Pennsylvania State University. >> Read the full article