Acme Brick Company is an American manufacturer and distributor of brick and masonry-related construction products and materials. Founder George E. Bennett (October 6, 1852 – July 3, 1907), chartered the company as the Acme Pressed Brick Company on April 17, 1891, in Alton, Illinois, although the company's physical location has always been in Texas. The company grew to become the largest American-owned brick manufacturer by the mid-20th century and was the first of its type to offer a 100-year limited guarantee to its customers.

The company’s milestones:

In 1890 - Acme Pressed Brick Company was established in Texas. The community included Acme Brick homes (for 100 employees and their families), a church, a public school, and a general store.

In 1916 - Acme Pressed Brick stockholders elected new officers, applied for a Texas charter, began doing business as Acme Brick Company, and dissolved the company chartered in Illinois. Walter R. Bennett (George E. Bennett's son) was elected the first president of the newly renamed Acme Brick Company.

In 1927 – Acme made and shipped 140 million brick per year.

In 1968 – A merger of the Acme Brick Company and the Justin Boot Company resulted in the formation of the First Worth Corporation.

In 1987 - Acme began stamping its logo on one end of select residential brick. This tradition in brand recognition continues today.

In 1993 - Troy Aikman, Hall of Fame quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys football team, became an Acme Brick spokesperson - initially in radio and print advertising, and later on television.

In 1997 - Fort Worth-based Innovative Building Products, developer and manufacturer of a mortarless installation system for glass block windows, skylights, shower enclosures, and floors, was acquired.

In 2001 - Acme Brick set a new company record for shipments - exceeding 1 billion company-manufactured bricks shipped.

On October 6, 2006 - Acme Brick broke ground for the company's new headquarters building to be located in southwest Fort Worth. The 77,000-square-foot (7,200 m2), three-story building was completed in 2007.

In 2010 – Acme dabbles in floor/tile stores called Patina.

In 2013 – Acme Brick Vision app launched.

In 2021 – Acme Brick Stats: 15 plants; 56 Sales Offices ~ 2000 Associates 200 Million Brick Per Year.

According to en.wikipedia.org; brick.com. Source of photos: internet