DENVER – July 14, 2006 – Robinson Brick Company today announced that Mark Stutz has been named President and Chief Operating Officer. Stutz joined Robinson Brick Company in 1994, serving in a sales capacity over the last 12 years, most recently as Vice President of Sales. He led the company’s sales growth initiatives by expanding its distributor base to over 300 throughout the nation and Canada.

Robinson Brick Company was recently acquired by Wienerberger through its wholly owned subsidiary, General Shale Brick. Stutz will lead the company under the direction of Richard Green, President and CEO of General Shale.

“It gives me great pleasure to announce Mark’s promotion to this leadership position,” said Green. “He will be responsible for all activities and operations of Robinson Brick Company, and working toward our continued growth path.”

Stutz commented, “I am very excited and optimistic about our company’s future.  I’ve seen it grow exponentially over the last several years, and I look forward to positioning the company for continued growth.”

About Robinson Brick Company
Robinson Brick Company is the leading manufacturer of exquisite, high quality brick, block, Thinbrick, and Thinrock products. ISO 9001 registered, the Denver based company operates six manufacturing facilities, sixteen design and masonry centers, employs over 500 people across the United States, and is proud to celebrate 126 years serving Denver and hundreds of distributors throughout North America. Robinson Block Company is the leading manufacturer of exquisite, high quality concrete block products in Colorado and Wyoming, and is a subsidiary of Robinson Brick Company. For more information on Robinson Brick Company products, showrooms, and distributor locations, visit RobinsonBrick.com. Thinbrick and Thinrock are trademarks of Robinson Brick Company.