Ernest Maier Celebrates 100 Years of Selling More Than Just Block
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Bladensburg, MD — February 1, 2026 — Ernest Maier, a leading family-owned Mid-Atlantic supplier of masonry, hardscape, and construction materials, proudly announces its 100-year anniversary. Since its founding in 1926, the company has grown from a single hand-powered Sears block machine into a diversified family of brands dedicated to supporting builders, contractors, engineers, and communities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region that still proudly manufactures its own block.
A Century of Progress Founded by Ernest Maier in 1926, the company began with a simple mission: provide top quality concrete masonry units to support growing infrastructure needs in the DC area. Over the decades, we have expanded our geographic footprint, product lines, and technical capabilities— becoming known for quality, innovation, and customer service.
Today, the Ernest Maier family of businesses includes:
- Ernest Maier Block — high-performance masonry, hardscaping, and natural stone products
- Ernest Maier Steel – commercial and residential steel fabrication and installation
- Bay Ready Mix – ready-mix and specialty concrete offerings
- Skyline Brick – high-quality masonry materials specializing in brick
- Parker Block – masonry products and ready-mix concrete
“Reaching 100 years is not just a milestone for our company—it’s a celebration of the customers, employees, and communities that have shaped our success,” said Brendan Quinn, CEO. “We’re proud of our heritage and excited to continue innovating for the next century of building and infrastructure challenges.”
Key Historical Dates
July 1, 1926- German immigrant Ernest Maier Sr. founds his masonry company as Ernest Maier & Sons at the age of 26
1940- Ernest Maier Group purchases our current headquarters in Bladensburg, MD
1984– Ernest Maier Sr. hands over the leadership to his sons
1995– The Quinn family takes the reins of leadership from the Maier family
2003– Ernest Maier Group expands into Delaware with the addition of Parker Block (established 1929)
2010 Skyline Brick, with headquarters in historic Charlottesville, VA, is founded as part of the EM family.
2013 Ernest Maier purchases Standard Supplies of Gaithersburg, rebranding it Ernest Maier. This expands Ernest Maier’s retail and yard locations to Montgomery County and expanded our product offering to include structural steel.
2015 Bay Ready Mix joins the Ernest Maier family giving EM the ability to deliver ready mix concrete from plants throughout Maryland.
2017 Gomoljak Block Co. (established 1931) in Annapolis, MD joins the Ernest Maier family
2022 The Beauty of Block, Ernest Maier steps into leadership roles in the national masonry checkoff program
2025 Ernest Maier opens a new retail location in Annapolis Junction, MD
Commitment to the Customer Expanding from a single product to a single stop supply house, Ernest Maier seeks to work with its contractor partners to ensure their business is successful. As the construction industry continues to evolve, Ernest Maier has invested heavily in energy-efficient manufacturing processes, design-forward products, and greener materials. Sales staff engages with the whole of construction market to ensure that contractors are able to build profitably, while owners get better, longer-lasting structures.
About Ernest Maier For 100 years, Ernest Maier has been a trusted provider of high-quality construction materials across the Mid-Atlantic. With a focus on durability, innovation, and community, the company delivers products and solutions that support builders from the smallest backyard projects to the largest commercial developments. We thank you for all your support and look forward to continue providing our services for many more years to come.
Media Contact: Dr. Aaron Fisher VP of Business Development [email protected]
VP of Business DevelopmentAaron Fisher
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