DENVER – January 27, 2004 – Intensifying its presence in the eastern half of the United States, Denver-based Robinson Brick Company today announced the acquisition of former distributor, Aucutt’s, Inc., based out of Montgomery, Ill. The company will gain significant retail presence in the Chicago and surrounding areas, thereby increasing its number of masonry and design centers to thirteen, nationwide.

This announcement follows the company’s recent acquisitions of Powers Masonry Supply, Billings Brick & Masonry Supply, Cody Brick & Masonry Supply, and Rocky Mountain Concrete Products.

“Our mission has always been to provide superior products and service to our customers across the Front Range,” stated Bob Jaster, President and CEO of Robinson Brick Company. “Important acquisitions such as this are key to our continued success, and enable us to strengthen our nationwide market presence and brand, in addition to better serving masons, builders, architects, and end consumers.”

Aucutt’s Inc., formerly a key distribution partner for Robinson Brick Company, has been providing quality masonry products since 1898. Located at 1975 Aucutt Road in Montgomery, the company touts a large brickyard, showroom, and outdoor display area, situated on 10 acres. The company targets high-end custom builders, and has been a key distributor of Robinson Rock, Robinson Brick Company’s Thinrock natural stone product, as well as Old Brick Originals, the company’s Thinbrick product. The company will be known as Aucutt’s, Inc., A Robinson Brick Company.

“It is a comfortable feeling joining the Robinson family,” commented Tony Geib, President of Aucutt’s. “Their standards and reputation mirror that of our 106-year-old organization. By joining forces, we will enhance our ability to provide customers with the finest service and products available.”

Since 1880, Robinson Brick Company has been a leading manufacturer of the most beautiful and highest quality brick, block, Thinbrick, and Thinrock products, and was the first brick manufacturer in North America ever registered under the international quality standard ISO9001. The company manufactures and processes their exquisite products at their four manufacturing facilities throughout the western United States, and operates design and masonry centers across Colorado’s Front Range, Montana, Wyoming and Nebraska. The company also owns and operates Robinson Block Company, Colorado’s quality leader in the production of concrete block products. For more information on Robinson Brick Company products and locations, visit www.RobinsonBrick.com, the main showroom and corporate headquarters at 1845 West Dartmouth Avenue in Denver, or call 800.477.9002.