METRIC DESIGN GUIDE
Superlite Block, AZ. Several hundred block orders acceptable (John Graves, 602-352-
3500).
Trenwyth Industries, PA, makes many metric block sizes (Linda Adcock 800-233-1924).
Tricon Enterprises, MA (Monica Maracaccio, 508-697-6112).
Glen Gery Corporation, Wyomissing, PA, can make metric moduar brick (Ron Hunsicker,
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Baltimore, 301-837-3170).
Ochs Brick and Tile, Springfield, MN, can make metric modular brick (Rod Schutt, Plant
Manager, 612-944-1450/Bob Larson, Sales Manager, 612-944-1450).
U.S. Brick, Streetsville, Ontario, has 12 plants in the United States that can make metric
modular brick (Ron Spencer, 416-821-8800 (Ontario)).
Since there are many U.S. brick and block manufacturers, check with your usual supplier to
see if they can make the metric modular brick.
Plywood
Amer-Ply, NJ, can supply metric sheets. No minimum order quantity (Mr. Matthew, 908-
352-8111).
Boise-Cascade, ID, has made metric before, can supply metric (Jan Blechschmidt, 206-
572-8300).
Champion International, WA, makes metric sheet sizes and thicknesses. Metric available
for underlayment, sheathing, and sanded products. Metric concrete form panels can be
ordered. Minimum order is one truckload (Jim DiStefano, 206-572-8300 (form
panels)/Steve Williams, 206-572-8300 (plywood, western)/Jim Clark, TN, 901-731-4550
(plywood, southern)).
Furman Lumber, MA, can supply metric from their usual suppliers (Chris Hemingway,
508-670-3800/Offices: CT, FL, GA, MD, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA).
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