• In 1989, our Keystone license was further extended to include North and South Carolina. A new entity, Keystone Carolinas, was created in Charlotte as a center for this division.

• In 1991 and 1993, we received patents on our SoftSplit™ manufacturing process.

• In 1998, we expanded our Southeastern United States Keystone operations into Georgia, Florida and the Eastern half of Tennessee doing business as Keystone South.

• In 1999, we assisted in the development of a new retaining wall product called Country Manor.

• In 2002, we became the Wisconsin dealer for the NavaStone StoneTile paving stone product line.

• In 2004, we introduced a new structural wall product called Keystone Century Wall.

• In 2005, we became the exclusive dealer of Classic Stone Pavers, a European marble and travertine for your patio and walkways.

• In 2005, we became a dealer of Paveloc Industries for their complete line of paving stones.

• In 2006, we introduced and assisted in the development of two (2) new retaining wall product lines. The first is our new Stonegate Country Manor product for residential and commercial walls.

• The second, is the 133Elite, designed for more structural walls. It is offered with two (2) face styles - Hewn Stone and Random Score.
• In 2006, we became the Wisconsin dealer for Bradstone. A paving stone and wall unit developed in Europe.
Being proud of our past tradition and achievements, our goal is to always look forward with ongoing new product innovation, design and development. Here is a brief history illustrating our constant endeavor for new innovative products.

• Established 1914 - Our origins began in 1914 as Best Block Company, a concrete block manufacturer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

• We have consistently been an industry leader and innovator in architectural and concrete products.

• In 1987, we became the first Keystone Retaining Wall System licensee for retaining walls in the United States. Our areas are the States of Wisconsin, Northern half of Illinois, Eastern half of Iowa and Northern third of Indiana.
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Our History:
Mission Statement:
To consistently demonstrate that Best Block Company provides a special excellence in the manufacture of high quality concrete components, accessories and related customer services, and is
The Best Choice for every project that requires hardscaping, Keystone segmental retaining walls, or other special concrete components.