The company grew to become the largest American-owned brick manufacturer by the mid-20th century and was the first of its type to offer a 100-year limited guarantee to its customers.
Acme Brick Company was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway on August 1, 2000.
[1] Acme (ακμή; English transliteration: akmē) is Ancient Greek for "(highest) point, edge; peak of anything", being used in English with the meaning of "prime" or "the best", initially when referring to a period in someone's life[2] and then extending to anything or anyone who reaches perfection in a certain regard.
[3] Acme Brick manufactures brick (primarily for U.S. customers) at plants located in four states: Acme Brick sells manufactured and purchased products from sales offices located in ten states: Acme Brick's Exploration Department, Quality Management, and Laboratory are based in Denton, Texas at the Acme Brick Technical Center.
Acme Brick Technical Center Webpage