Press Releases


November 2009

Made in Minnesota: Anchor celebrates centennial anniversary
Minneapolis (November 2009) -- Anchor Block Company celebrates 100 years in business as a Midwest manufacturer of concrete construction and landscape materials. Founded in the Twin Cities, the company began in 1909 at a time when homebuilders dug foundations by hand and used horses to haul Anchor’s standard gray, concrete basement blocks. Today, Anchor is recognized worldwide for its extensive line of innovative products and inspired applications. Read full press release

August 2009
Anchor adds Kingston Plus™ and Holland Plus™ Pavers
Minneapolis (August 2009) – Anchor Block System announces the addition of Kingston Plus™ and Holland Plus™ to its line of paving stones. Ideal for driveways, walkways, terraces, paths, pool decking and more, the Kingston Plus and Holland Plus designs are sold through landscape wholesale distributors throughout the upper Midwest. For a complete list of suppliers and product details, please visit www.anchorblock.com. Read full press release

Anchor redefines structural blocks with Tufut™ Structural Masonry
Minneapolis (August 2009) -- Anchor Block’s Tufut™ Structural Concrete Masonry Units offer construction
industry professionals a new way to design, engineer and build beautiful and economical structures.
This 24-inch, “two foot,” structural block can help shorten development schedules by covering more space with fewer blocks. Read full press release
Anchor’s Bravissi™ Sculpted Masonry Veneer product mimics real stone look, without the cost
Minneapolis (August 2009) -- Professional contractors, engineers, designers and architects seeking a cost-effective way to build with the beautiful look of natural stone are turning to Anchor Block Company’s Bravissi™ Sculpted Masonry Veneer products. Read full press release

June 2009

Anchor expands Artisana™ line of retaining wall products
Minneapolis (June 9, 2009) --Anchor Block Company has added a new wall system to its product line, the Artisana™ multipiece retaining and free standing wall system, available in premium color blends. The Artisana product is ideal for residential and light commercial projects and has the natural look of quarried stone. The units are sold through landscape wholesale distributors throughout the upper Midwest. For a complete list of suppliers and product details, please visit www.anchorblock.com. Read full press release

New 2010 Product release Slaton Plus™ pavers

ANCHOR BLOCK COMPANY

6101 Baker Road, Suite 205
Minnetonka, MN 55345
952-351-9670