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North Star Stone and Masonry Formed To Serve Southern Minnesota

New Company Combines Rochester Brick, Mankato Brick and Concrete Materials

Rochester, Medford and Mankato, Minn. – March 25, 2008 – Rochester Brick, Mankato Brick and Concrete Materials today announced that they are joining resources to form North Star Stone and Masonry, LLC. The new company will provide brick, stone, decorative block, concrete masonry units (CMUs) masonry supplies, and hardscape and landscape materials to builders, architects and homeowners.

The companies have joined forces to provide enhanced product availability, ordering and delivery services and convenient showroom locations.

“What the new North Star Stone and Masonry offers is impressive. But it is equally important to note that customers will still be working with the same faces and the same ownership they’ve come to know and trust,” said Pat Kelly, general manager of North Star Stone and Masonry. “Our people are a key component of the value we provide to our customers, and this won’t change.”

During the months-long transition, customers will begin to see the North Star Stone and Masonry logo appear on buildings, vehicles, signage, advertising and an all-new web site. “With more locations, more products, and enhanced distribution, we’re gearing up to better serve southern Minnesota, including the greater Twin Cities with concrete masonry units,” added Kelly.

North Star Stone and Masonry (formerly Rochester Brick, Mankato Brick and Concrete Materials) serves southern Minnesota builders, architects, contractors and homeowners. Their solutions include clay face brick, manufactured and natural stone veneers, concrete and stone pavers, flagstone, natural stone, concrete retaining wall products and more. For more information call 507-252-1129 or 800-258-1129 and for more information on architectural block call 507-451-7278 or 800-562-6633.

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