Masonry Magazine March 2005 Page. 37
It doesn't matter how good your masons' craftsmanship is if the material they're working with isn't up to snuff or doesn't show up to the job site on time. Although this scenario is the exception rather than the rule, we spoke with a brick manufacturer and a masonry patent licensee who are doing what it takes to get quality, quickness and their products in the right place at the right time.
Building upon Excellence
The founder of Bilco Brick, Bill Colen, built his business by hand - almost literally. Beginning production on March 1, 1955, three employees produced 3,000 brick per day by hand. Four years later and in a larger facility in Dallas, the company increased its hand production to 20,000 brick per day. While they were busy building masonry materials, they also built their business in the southwest United States by forming solid relationships with the construction industry and delivering a consistent high-quality, cost-effective product.
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this month, Bilco Brick has long ago done away with making brick by hand and has now increased its production to 100 million brick per year-and it's not stopping there.
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