Pioneer Machinery, 405 Oak Rd, Piedmont, SC 29673, US

Founded in 1928, General Shale Brick is one of the leading manufacturers of exterior building materials in the United States. The company provides more than 250 types of bricks in various colors, shapes and textures, as well as brick sculpting capabilities under the Masonart brand. It maintains a work force of over 2,000 employees. General Shale Brick provides landscaping material, concrete masonry units and paving bricks. The company offers sculptures, as well as maintains the General Shale Museum of Ancient Brick. It operates Arriscraft International, which specializes in building stones. The company supplies bricks to residential and commercial clients, as well as brick pavers. General Shale Brick is a part of Wienerberger AG, which is one of the leading manufacturers of bricks in the world.