Allan Block About Us
Always Better, Always Allan Block
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At Allan Block® Corporation, our goal is to be a visionary in the field of concrete construction and today's leader in Mortarless Technology®. We continually strive to be Always Better; to develop our creative and innovative construction products, revolutionizing the way the world builds. Our advanced systems offer the most efficient and practical alternatives to traditional construction, while maintaining the highest standard of quality available on the market. Our diverse array of products, meet the changing demands of the modern construction world.
We work diligently to build and support our exceptional network of concrete product manufacturers and construction professionals, in order to bring products into the market as quickly and effectively as possible. The Allan Block commitment to combining superior products with exceptional service makes Allan Block products - products you can trust. This will make our practical, effective and environmentally conscious concrete systems the most logical choice for construction in the future.
Over the last couple decades, Allan Block has become a prominent global hardscapes company. We supply the world with innovative alternatives to traditional concrete construction, through advances in Mortarless Technology systems. Our success began with the introduction of our patented segmental retaining wall product -The Original Allan Block. The Allan Block system effectively meets the needs of a changing building community, by combining sophisticated technology with simple design concepts. It solves the construction needs of real people by integrating ease of installation, economic efficiency and durability qualities that make Allan Block products a hallmark of the concrete construction industry.
The same careful attention to research and design has been used throughout the development of all our Mortarless Technology systems. This growing family of patented products offers the industry intelligent, practical and effective building materials. In addition to our commitment to develop superior systems, Allan Block is also devoted to cultivating a significant network of Allan Block professionals and programs to transfer our innovations to the world. The intelligent combination of inventive products, involved professionals and influential programs is a true signature of the Allan Block Advantage.
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The innovative and engineered features of Allan Block retaining wall, courtyard and fence products, have made it very attractive to concrete manufacturers and their distributors around the world. Our products are available throughout the United States and Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America and Asia.
At Allan Block we work diligently in building and supporting our network of concrete product manufacturers and construction professionals. These businesses are selected based on various factors but most importantly their level of service and commitment to bring Allan Block products into the market quickly and effectively. The Allan Block commitment to combining superior products with exceptional service make Allan Block products a family of products you can trust.
Allan Block Always Better Wall of Fame
In honor of those who go above and beyond their duty to assist in the development of their respective Allan Block markets and ultimately assist in the creation of a path allowing all of us to be Always Better, we award those who have regularly and successfully implemented the various programs and tools offered by Allan Block to assist in the development of their markets.
We honor the following:
Class of 2023
Scott Lovdal - Owner
Outdoor Environments, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
Installing Allan Block for over 30 years
Class of 2023
Mohan Sull - Owner
Deerwood Landscaping Ltd.
N Vancouver, BC
Installing Allan Block for over 30 years
Class of 2023
Richard and Reed Brickell - Owners
Dick Brickells and Sons, Inc.
Denver, CO
Installing Allan Block for over 25 years
Class of 2023
Mark Tompkins - Owner
Mark Tompkins - Panna, LLC
Colts Neck, NJ
Installing Allan Block for over 25 years
Class of 2023
Scott Ruble - Owner
Scott Ruble
Indianapolis, IN
Installing Allan Block for over 25 years
Class of 2023
Sean Anderson - Owner
Block by Block
Penticton, BC
Installing Allan Block for over 20 years
Class of 2022
Ryan Miller - VP Hardscapes
Reading Rock
Cincinnati, OH
AB Career: 2006 -
Class of 2022
Steve Nash - Production
Reading Rock
Champaign, IL
AB Career: 1984 -
Class of 2022
Wes Bowman - Production
Chandler Concrete
Roanoke, VA
AB Career: 1978 -
Class of 2022
Donal McQuillan and Phelim McQuillan - Owners
Colinwell Masonry
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Donal - AB Career: 1970 -
Phelim - AB Career: 1980 -
Class of 2021
Jim Grossi - Production
Calstone Company
San Martin, CA
AB Career: 1997 -
Class of 2021
John Dyson - Owner
C&M Brick
Kangaroo Flats, Victoria, AU
AB Career: 1997 -
Class of 2021
Kevin Curtis - President
Besser Company
Alpena, MI
AB Career: 1996 -
Class of 2021
Mark Swortwood - Senior VP
Reading Rock
Cincinnati, OH
AB Career: 1996 -
Class of 2020
Bruce Dick - Vice President
Expocrete - An Oldcastle Company
Acheson, AB
AB Career: 2004 -
Class of 2020
Phil Thacker - Production
Reading Rock
Cincinnati, OH
AB Career: 2002 -
Class of 2020
Karen and Barry Diller - CEO & VP
Nitterhouse Masonry Products
Chambersburg, PA
AB Career: 1989 -
Class of 2020
Rocky and John Fizzano - President and VP
Fizzano Brothers
Crum Lynne, PA
AB Career: 1991 -
Class of 2019
Dov and Ora Leshchinsky - Geotechnical Professors/Engineers
ADAMA Engineering, Inc.
Clackamas, OR
AB Career: 1994 -
Class of 2019
Jean-Guy Richer - Manufacturing
Besser
Montreal, QUE
AB Career: 1994 -
Class of 2019
Denny Larsen - Manufacturing
Block Tech
Elk River, MN
AB Career: 1987 -
Class of 2018
Bill Nitterhouse - Owner
Nitterhouse Masonry Products LLC
Chambersburg, PA
AB Career: 1989 -
Class of 2018
Dave Pederson - Owner
Amcon Concrete Products
St. Cloud, MN
AB Career: 1990 - 2016
Class of 2018
Joe Kerrigan - General Manager
Basalite Concrete Products
Denver, CO
AB Career: 2008 -
Class of 2018
Ralph Viola - President
Zappala Block
Rensselaer, NY
AB Career: 1994 -
Class of 2018
Tom Viola - Vice President
Zappala Block
Rensselaer, NY
AB Career: 1994 -
Class of 2018
Rick Muth - Owner
ORCO Block & Hardscape
Stanton, CA
AB Career: 1995 -
Class of 2017
Charlie Black - Production
Expocrete
Edmonton, AB
AB Career: 1994 –
Class of 2017
Dan Ross - General Manager
Block USA
Lawrenceville, GA
AB Career: 1989 –
Class of 2017
Bryon Avila - Production
Air Vol Block
San Luis Obispo, CA
AB Career: 1989 –
Class of 2017
Mike Weston - Owner
Oregon Block and Paver
Prinveille, OR
AB Career: 1994 –
Class of 2017
Marty Tootsov - Production
Clayton Block
Lakewood, NJ
AB Career: 1994 –
Class of 2016
Cecil Fitzpatrick - Sales
Expocrete - an Oldcastle Company
Richmond, BC Canada
AB Career: 2002 –
Class of 2016
Russ Kissinger - General Manager
Air Vol Block
San Luis Obispo, CA
AB Career: 1994 –
Class of 2016
Gordy Rich - Owner
Reading Rock, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
AB Career: 1988 –
Class of 2016
William Clayton Sr. - Owner
Clayton Companies
Lakewood, NJ
AB Career: 1990 –
Class of 2016
Steve Keller - Sales
Reading Rock, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
AB Career: 1988 – 2015
Class of 2016
John Barr - Sales
Clayton Companies
Edison, NJ
AB Career: 1990 – 2010
Class of 2016
Bruce Stickney - Sales
Expocrete - an Oldcastle Company
Richmond, BC Canada
AB Career: 1994 –
Class of 2016
Butch Corbett - Sales
Anchor Concrete Products - an Oldcastle Company
Holbrook, MA
AB Career: 1998 –
Our Training
At Allan Block, we like to say the AB stands for “Always Better”. What that means is that our team is striving to always be the best. Training is our best way to make the AB TEAM Always Better.
Your local Allan Block Representative has been to AB University to learn the ABC’S of Allan Block wall design and engineering. Many of our local AB Dealers have sent their key staff to AB University too. Many of these same Dealers offer Homeowner “How-To” classes to pass their knowledge along. Our Licensed Producers have had hands-on training on best practices for quality assurance.
We offer free tutorials for all our registered engineers to keep them on the front edge of SRW wall design. Our Contractor Certification Classes have trained thousands of local contractors on the proper techniques for wall design and construction. Through training we are committed to making sure every Allan Block team member is “Always Better”.
Our Services
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The Allan Block family of product provides attractive solutions for any landscape. With hundreds of millions of square feet in the ground, we can deliver the quality and performance your project needs. Our wide variety of styles and colors, are guaranteed to blend into your natural surroundings.
Whether you are a homeowner working on a raised planter or an engineer designing sound barriers around a highway, Allan Block provides not only style and durability but an “Always Better” experience.
Homeowners and Weekend Warriors
Allan Block has developed a LIBRARY of information to help plan, design and build your Allan Block project. Use our VIDEOS for action packed descriptions of “how to build” with Allan Block products. Our VIDEOS take you through a play-by-play description of how to build beautiful Allan Block projects.
Use our LITERATURE to find the answer to any question you might have on RESIDENTIAL projects. You’ll find simple explanations on any subject – from basic wall construction to building beautiful stairways. Use the keyword search bar to insert a specific keyword or phrase and let our site do the searching for you.
Need help estimating the materials you need on your Allan Block project? Use our ESTIMATING TOOL. Simply follow the instructions, drop in your wall sizes,
and get a detailed list of materials for block, caps, base rock, and everything you will need to complete your project.
Engineers, Contractors and other Professionals
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Allan Block has a comprehensive package of materials ideal for Engineers and Installers.Use our LITERATURE for a more technical or professional description for commercial and municipal projects. These materials include Installation, Specifications, AutoCad drawings and other technical details you need for major site solutions.
Available also for the engineer, AB Walls, the Allan Block Design Software. For over a decade, AB has provided engineering design software to our network of engineering firms. Our latest version features a full array of useful design and engineering functions and will help you design, engineer, and print all the details for your next retaining wall project. If you are an engineer, click here to find out how you can receive your copy of AB Walls and become a registered AB Walls designer.
Allan Block’s testing portfolio is comprehensive. We are the only modular wall system to complete Full Scale Seismic Testing on Modular Block. Completed in two phases in 2002 and 2004, these landmark tests established the credibility of modular block wall assemblies under seismic conditions. In addition, they validated the performance characteristics of Allan Block walls under extreme earthquake conditions.
Our blocks have been used to build a wide variety of projects all around the world. Our retaining walls, or fences could just be the perfect solution to your next landscape project. For ideas and examples of many different projects and applications, check out our photo albums, where you can find ideas for stairs, terraces, raised planters, sound barriers, patio surrounds and many others.