Dedication and Performance
Our vision is to deliver the highest-quality shales and clays that contribute to our customers' and communities’ structural integrity and outstanding appearance.
The Standard of Comparison Since 1885
Who We Are
Founded in 1885, The Belden Brick Company stands today as the largest family-owned brick manufacturer in the United States and one of the most respected names in the masonry industry. Rooted in the principles of integrity, community, quality, and service, our company continues to honor the vision established by early leaders Henry S. Belden and Paul Belden, Sr. While we’ve grown significantly over the past 140 years, our expansion has remained intentional and authentic—allowing us to stay independent, customer-focused, and driven by a dedicated team of experts
At the heart of our success is Sugarcreek, Ohio, home to a highly skilled brickmaking community whose craftsmanship dates back to the 19th century. This tradition of excellence helped shape our early growth, including the establishment of the Belden Face Brick Company in Tuscarawas County in 1914 and the acquisition of the Finzer Brothers Clay Company in Sugarcreek in 1946.
Today, The Belden Brick Company operates five state-of-the-art manufacturing plants and one thin brick sawing facility, employing approximately 500 team members and producing more than 200 million standard brick equivalents annually. Our commitment to innovation and quality extends across our entire family of brands, which includes:
- Belden Tri-State Building Materials, based in New York and Philadelphia
- The Belden Brick Sales Company, serving Michigan
- Premier Brick Sales, LLC, serving Illinois, Indiana, and Florida
Together, we provide architects, builders, distributors, and homeowners with a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality brick products backed by unmatched experience and trusted industry leadership.
Leadership
As a fifth-generation, family-owned brick manufacturer headquartered in the heart of the Midwest, The Belden Brick Company combines modern technology with more than 140 years of craftsmanship, innovation, and leadership in the masonry industry. Our long-standing commitment to quality, integrity, and service has made us one of North America’s most trusted and respected brick manufacturers.
Family leadership has been central to our longevity and continued growth. Built on a foundation established in 1885, we are entering a new era of modernization—investing in advanced manufacturing systems, sustainable production practices, and innovative product development that support architects, builders, and homeowners across the country.
Today, Belden Brick offers one of the industry’s most diversified selections of brick products, including a wide range of colors, sizes, textures, and custom architectural shapes. Our products are engineered to meet evolving design needs while delivering the durability, aesthetic appeal, and structural performance our customers rely on.
Every brick we produce reflects our heritage and our forward-focused vision—continuing the legacy that has made Belden Brick The Standard of Comparison for generations. Learn more about The Belden Brick Company’s Management System Standards.
Executive Chairman, VP of Sales and Marketing
CEO, VP of Operations
President, COO
CFO, VP of Finance, Treasurer
Secretary, Corporate Compliance
Brand Evolution
As our manufacturing capabilities have evolved, so has our Identity.
Our Locations
We have five full-service manufacturing plants in Sugarcreek and a corporate office in Canton.
Corporate Office
Canton, Ohio
Plant 2
Sugarcreek, Ohio
Plant 3
Sugarcreek, Ohio
Plant 4
Sugarcreek, Ohio
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Sugarcreek, Ohio
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Sugarcreek, Ohio
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Sugarcreek, Ohio
Our History
A legacy of American craftsmanship and innovation
The history of The Belden Brick Company is a testament to American ingenuity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a family’s unwavering commitment to excellence in brickmaking. For more than 140 years, the Belden name has been synonymous with quality, craftsmanship, and leadership in the masonry industry.
Our story began in 1885, when founder Henry S. Belden, born on July 4, 1840, and the son of Judge G.W. Belden, established the Diebold Fire Brick Company on the Belden family farm in Canton, Ohio. His vision for a new generation of high-quality brick would soon influence construction practices across Ohio and beyond.
Henry’s inspiration originated at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, where he first encountered a revolutionary stiff-mud brick-making machine. Determined to bring this innovation back home, he began producing paving and fire brick that transformed the region’s streetscape. His paving brick became the first recorded use of brick pavement in the city of Canton, a significant breakthrough that quickly spread throughout the county and the state.
What began as a single entrepreneurial venture has evolved into one of the nation’s most respected brick manufacturers, backed by five generations of leadership, continuous innovation, and a steadfast dedication to the craft.
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Join The Belden Brick Company, the largest family-owned brick manufacturer in the United States, where tradition, innovation, and teamwork shape everything we do. View current information on job openings and career opportunities.
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