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Belden Brick products now available from Acme Brick

Words: Ron TaylorAcme Brick Co.’s Texas showrooms now offer the full line of architectural brick products from the Belden Brick Co. of Canton, Ohio. Acme has the exclusive right to sell the Belden line in the state of Texas.

Belden Brick is well-known for offering an extensive line of architectural brick that is available in many unusual sizes. The company also produces a line of sand mold brick that has a handmade look and an extensive collection of thin brick.

“Belden Brick is a great addition to our product offering in the state of Texas,” said Stan McCarthy, senior vice president of sales for Texas.

Visit us at www.brick.com/thin for more information.
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