Volume 27 | Issue 4
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Oldcastle APG (Architectural Products Group) is a leading manufacturer of building materials, specializing in products used in the construction, landscaping, and infrastructure sectors. As a global maker of concrete building and hardscape products, Oldcastle APG covers a wide spectrum of applications— from the structural masonry used in erecting cityscapes and urban centers to the finishing touches of a homeowner’s backyard oasis.
The company’s family of brands have set the standard for design, technical acumen and thought leadership in their related categories, helping homeowners as well as design and landscape professionals craft their vision from concept to installation.
With a comprehensive range of offerings ranging from stadiums to outdoor kitchens, Oldcastle APG is recognized for high-quality, innovative, and sustainable products designed to enhance both residential and commercial construction projects.
Oldcastle APG offers the most complete collection of outdoor brands in the industry, backed by expert design support. Its exterior products work together to create the inviting outdoor spaces people need to connect, reflect, and recharge.
As the North American leader in outdoor building materials, Oldcastle APG offers a wide array of products under a family of brands that come together to create a complete exterior environment across multiple building categories:
Working together with builders, developers, and contractors, the Oldcastle APG family of brands help create complete exterior environments. No one delivers end-to-end solutions— from site planning to installation to maintenance— quite like Oldcastle APG to ensure every project fulfills goals for both aesthetics and durability. And thanks to its streamlined supply chain, ordering, logistics and invoicing is greatly simplified.
The team of experts at Oldcastle APG works closely with its customers to meet their design goals to create a site plan design that is both practical and aesthetically pleasing, using the highest quality, highest performing materials.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., but with operations across North America, Oldcastle APG has over 8500 family members throughout its more than 200 North American locations and manufacturing facilities supported by some 1,000 sales professionals, the company blends big reach with local service attention. All of its products are manufactured regionally under the most rigorous quality control standards.
Parent company CRH plc, a global leader in building materials, was founded in Ireland in 1970, with operations in the Americas beginning in 1978. CRH’s commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability further strengthens Oldcastle APG’s capabilities in delivering high-performance products for a wide range of outdoor construction needs. As part of the CRH family of companies, Oldcastle APG has access to expertise in raw materials, infrastructure, stormwater structures, and construction accessories to develop a truly holistic outdoor building solution for residential and commercial customers.
In addition, Oldcastle APG continually seeks to strengthen its product accessibility and capabilities. A recent example is to integrate its signature products in partnership with the custom design platform of Yardzen, the leading technology-enabled landscape design and build platform. Along the same lines, the company’s most recent acquisition, the assets of Certain Teed, expanded its operational capabilities, including two facilities in Buffalo, N.Y., and Orem, Utah.
Oldcastle APG places a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation. The company actively pursues environmentally responsible manufacturing processes that focus on reducing energy use, minimizing waste, and using recycled materials whenever possible. Many of their products are designed to be environmentally friendly, ensuring that both the materials and production methods support green building initiatives and a smaller carbon footprint.
The company’s commitment to climate positive innovation means customers can enjoy a one-of-a-kind yardscape while also knowing they are treading lightly on the planet. As a company statement puts it, “Our materials, products, and services define how our world is built. That’s why every time we make something, we work to make it better. We rethink, reimagine, and reinvent solutions for the build environment, making homes, buildings and infrastructure that stand the test of time.”
Oldcastle APG is committed to making a positive impact on the communities it serves. The company is involved in a variety of corporate social responsibility initiatives, including charitable donations, employee volunteerism, and sustainability projects aimed at reducing its environmental footprint. Oldcastle APG strives to shape the next generation of sustainable building materials and solutions.
Another example of Oldcastle APG’s social responsibility is its continual promotion of safe construction practices, supporting industry best practices and enhancing employee well-being. According to a company statement, “Over the years, our growth has been fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit and a family mindset. We believe in doing business the right way, which means that safety is a top priority and when we give our word, we keep it.”
As the company promotes itself, “As a CRH company, Oldcastle APG is part of one of the largest global networks of manufacturers in the architectural products industry. We create. We build. We innovate. Most importantly, we care for our people and our planet. Across the globe, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.”
“Living your best life begins with enjoying more time outside,” is an Oldcastle APG motto it lives up to with the most complete collection of outdoor brands in the industry, backed by the expert design support to make the perfect outdoor oasis a reality.
Its exterior products work together to create the inviting outdoor spaces people need to connect, reflect, and recharge.
Oldcastle APG, has everything its customers need to “Live Well Outside.”
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