Bay Area Residence Features 6x6 and 6x9 Old World Cobbled Pavers from Whitacre Greer
by WG Paver
Friday, November 14, 2008
Preliminary Results from Whitacre Greer Recycling Program Announced
by WG Paver
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
September 22nd, Whitacre Greer implemented a recycling program for cardboard and plastic. One month after beginning the program, Plant Engineer/EHS Manager John Miller reported that 747 pounds of plastic and 796 pounds of cardboard had been recycled. Miller estimates that recycled ca...
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Paving Through History - A Short History of Brick Making in Stark County
by WG Paver
Monday, October 27, 2008
The Repository, Sunday, April 15, 2001
Paving Through History
Wooster geologist tries to crack area's brick-making past
By Charita M. Goshay, Repository staff writer
Roller bearings weren't always the only game in town.
From the late 1800s th...
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Stark County History Paved In Brick
by WG Paver
Friday, October 24, 2008
Whitacre Greer has a long history in the fired-clay products industry. Following is a short history of the company's early years.
Whitacre began producing hollow building block and fire brick in Magnolia in 1891. That year, he and two partner...
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Maple Hill Project at The University of Arkansas Shows Versatility of Whitacre Greer Color Palette
by WG Paver
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
E and R Studios provided the photo below of their Maple Hill project at The University of Arkansas. Straight Edge Whitacre Greer 4x8x2-1/4 pavers were used to created this colorful layout. Seven separate colors, including engraved shade 50 Ivory pavers, were combine, illustrating the...
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Hardscape North America Announces New Programs for Distributors and Specifiers
by WG Paver
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Hardscape North America 2009, the show for hardscape contractors, is scheduled for January 14th-17th at Atlanta's Cobb Galleria Centre. New programs for 2009 include sessions for distributors and specifiers of har...
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Whitacre Greer Prepares for 2008/2009 Trade Show Season
by WG Paver
Monday, September 15, 2008
Visit with distributor and Whitacre Greer personnel and learn more about the Permeable Boardwalk and other Whitacre Greer products at the following trade shows:
Pizza Oven Constructed with Whitacre Greer Buff Firebrick
by WG Paver
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Ellwood City, PA project using 9x4-1/2x3-inch buff firebrick. Thank you Brian for sharing photos of your project!
The
Masonry Heater Association has wonderful resources for the design and construction of ...
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Creative Pavers, Inc., West Deptford, NJ Creates Inviting Space with Whitacre Greer Buckeye Blend Cobble
by WG Paver
Friday, September 05, 2008
Creative Pavers, Inc., West Deptford, NJ, created the attractive patio and fireplace shown below. The project features Whitacre Greer Buckeye Blend Cobbled pavers. Whitacre Greer Buff Firebrick line the fireplace. &nb...
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Whitacre Greer Installs Permeable Boardwalk Paver Test Plot
by WG Paver
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
August 29th, in an effort to test the durability of the recently released fired-clay Permeable Boardwalk Paver, Whitacre Greer installed a 300 ft
2 test plot at the Alliance, OH manufacturing facility. The test plot, positioned and sized to simulate a typical municipal cross...
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First Production of Permeable Boardwalk Paver Completed
by WG Paver
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Samples of Whitacre Greer's new Permeable Boardwalk Paver are now available. The Permeable Boardwalk Paver is a genuine fired-clay brick paver. The paver's dimensions, 2-1/4-inches wide, 9-inches long, and 3-inches deep allow it to be installed in several bond patterns including:&nbs...
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Beech Creek Botanical Garden Recognizes Donors in Butterfly House Grand Opening
by WG Paver
Thursday, August 07, 2008
In a July 27th ceremony directors of the Beech Creek Botanical Garden official opened the Beech Creek Butterfly House. Donors to the project, including The Whitacre Greer Company, were recognized by Alliance Mayor Tony Middleton. The Beech Creek Butterfly House features butterflies native...
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Fireplaces and Masonry Heaters Contribute to Points in NAHB Green Building Standard
by WG Paver
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Properly designed masonry fireplaces and heaters can contributed four and six points respectively to the National Association of Home Builders National Green Building Standard. Fireplaces with gasketed doors, outside combustion air, and a means of sealing the flue provide heat without compromis...
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Minerva, OH Selects Whitacre Greer Pavers for Phase II of Market Street Project
by WG Paver
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Officials at the Village of Minerva selected a blend of Whitacre Greer dry-pressed brick pavers for phase two of the village's Market Street project. Phase one, completed in August 2007, also used Whitacre Greer pavers. Whitacre Greer, originally based in Waynesburg, OH, has considerable ...
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Sulphur Springs, TX Selects Whitacre Greer Pavers for Main Street Project
by WG Paver
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Sulphur Springs, TX city officials recently selected Whitacre Greer pavers for the city's Main Street project. Distributor
Metro Brick of Dallas will supply the material. The vehicular pavers, over 10,000 ft
2 of them, wil...
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Stormwater Pollution Prevention Focus of Whitacre Greer July Employee Safety Talk
by WG Paver
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Stormwater pollution prevention was the topic of Whitacre Greer's July employee safety talk. The information below was provided to all employees so that they may better understand the important roll stormwater management plays in reducing pollution and mitigating the effects of development o...
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Hardscape North America set for January 14-17
by WG Paver
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
The third annual Hardscape North America has been set for January 14

-17, 2009 at the Cobb G...
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Emory University Selects Whitacre Greer Boardwalk Pavers for Dowman Drive Project
by WG Paver
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Atlanta's
Emory University has selected Whitacre Greer dry-pressed brick pavers for its Dowman Drive renovation. Whitacre Greer Emory Blend 2-1/4x9x3 Boardwalk pavers have been selected for the vehicular areas of the streetscape project. ...
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Whitacre Greer Prepares for 2008 ASLA Annual Meeting & Expo
by WG Paver
Friday, June 27, 2008
Mark your calendars today for the 2008 ASLA Annual Meeting & Expo at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Visit with Whitacre Greer sales personnel, Andy Karas, Mic McAfee and Colby DeHoff at booth number 428 and learn how Whitacre Greer fired-clay brick pavers can add t...
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Whitacre Greer Supports Alliance Green Task Force's 'Fuel-Less Fridays'
by WG Paver
Thursday, June 26, 2008
The
Mayor's Green Task Force was created in 2007 by Mayor Toni Middleton with the goal of making Alliance, Ohio a community that is friendly to the environment. To that end, the transportation sub-com...
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Whitacre Greer Beveled Edge Pavers Perform Well in University of Pittsburgh Test
by WG Paver
Thursday, June 19, 2008
In order to better understand the vibration exposure to wheelchair users when traveling over select sidewalk surfaces, testing partially funded by the
Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute, the
Brick Ind...
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Static Coefficient of Friction of Whitacre Greer Dry-Pressed Brick Pavers Exceeds Access Board and OSHA Recommendations
by WG Paver
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends that walking surfaces have a static coefficient of friction of 0.5. A research project sponsored by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) conducted tests with persons ...
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Fired-Clay Brick Pavements Featured in The Construction Specifer
by WG Paver
Monday, June 16, 2008
With its strong product characteristics, clay brick pavements have been used for centuries. This article describes the various brick paving systems available and when to use one over another. Some systems are best to resist vehicular traffic, while others are more appropriate for pedestri...
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Oak Park, Illinois' Marion Street Streetscape is Gold Winner in 2008 Brick in Architecture Awards
by WG Paver
Friday, June 13, 2008
June 12th the
Brick Industry Association announced the winners of the 2008 Brick in Architecture Awards. Among the winners was Oak Park, Illinois' Marion Street Streetscape featuring Whitacre Greer 3x9x3 shade 36 Red Sunset Boardwalk pavers....
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Whitacre Greer Clay Brick Pavers Can Contribute to LEED Credits
by WG Paver
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Whitacre Greer fired clay brick pavers may contribute to LEED credits on your next project. Many of Whitacre Greer's standard colors have a Solar Reflectance Index (SRI)
2 of 29 or greater making them eligible for LEED Credit SS 7.1 Heat Island Effect, non-roof. Some Whitac...
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Jacksonville Chooses Whitacre Greer Clay Brick Pavers for Main Street Project
by WG Paver
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Design professionals for the city of Jacksonville, Florida recently chose Whitacre Greer pavers for the city's Main Street Project. 4x8x2-1/4 and 4x8x3-inch pavers in shades 30 Clear Red, 33 Dark Antique and 36 Red Sunset were selected for pedestrian and vehicular areas. The pavers wil...
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Solar Reflectance Index of Whitacre Greer 30 Series Pavers Exceeds Requirements for USGBC LEED Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect Non-Roof
by WG Paver
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Recent testing of Whitacre Greer 30 series pavers revealed that Shades 30 Clear Red, 32 Antique, 33 Dark Antique and 36 Red Sunset meet USGBC LEED requirements for Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect Non-Roof with a solar reflectance values (SRI)
2 of at least 29. Credit 7.1 Heat Islan...
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Permeable Clay Boardwalk Paver Concept Unveiled
by WG Paver
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Whitacre Greer is pleased to present a permeable clay paver concept based on the existing Boardwalk paver. The 2-1/4x9x3-inch thick paver features void space of 11% and is designed for both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. When produced the unit will be available in W...
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Muhammad Ali Center Utilizes Whitacre Greer 6x6x2-1/4 Cimmerean Clay Brick Pavers
by WG Paver
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
The recently constructed Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky features walks and plaza areas paved with Whitacre Greer 6x6x2-1/4-inch fired-clay brick pavers. The pavers were selected by design professionals&nbs...
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Whitacre Greer to Exhibit at AIA 2008 National Convention and Design Exposition
by WG Paver
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
May 15-17 Whitacre Greer's extensive line of vacuum dry-pressed, fired-clay paving brick will be on display at the AIA 2008 National Convention and Design Exposition in Boston. Visit with knowledgeable&nb...
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University of Tennessee Selects Whitacre Greer Pavers for Neyland Stadium Renovation
by WG Paver
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
The
University of Tennessee recently selected Whitacre Greer pavers for its Neyland Stadium renovation. The Whitacre Greer 4x8x2-3/4-inch Straight Edge Pavers in Shades 52 Majestic, 53 Cimmerian and 54 Chocolate for the project are being supplied...
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Fairlawn Consulting Offers Training and Consultation for Hardscape Contractors
by WG Paver
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Experience segmental paver installer and trainer, Greg Ambrose recently lauched
Fairlawn Consulting. Specializing in hands-on hardscape training,
Fairlawn Consulting p...
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Solar Relfectance Index of Whitacre Greer Pavers Exceeds Guidelines for LEED Sustainable Sites Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect Non-Roof
by WG Paver
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Recent testing of Whitacre Greer 50 Series pavers, shades 50 Ivory, 52 Majestic, 53 Cimmerian & 54 Chocolate revealed that each color in the series has a solar reflectance index of greater than 29, making each eligible for LEED Credit Sustainable Sites 7.1 Heat Island Effect Non-Roof. The i...
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Clay Pavers Featured in February 08 Masonry Magazine
by WG Paver
Friday, March 21, 2008
'Beauty that Endures - A Look at the Enduring Value and Timeless Beauty of Genuine Clay Pavers' by the Brick Industry Association's Leroy Danforth was featured in the February 2008
Masonry magazine. Discover the wonderful attributes of clay pavers and learn how they p...
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Town & Country Landscape Supply Welcomed as Master Distributor for Chicagoland
by WG Paver
Friday, March 21, 2008
New for the 2008 hardscaping season, Town & Country Landscape Supply is now the master distributor for Whitacre Greer pavers in Chicagoland. With multiple locations and an active sales staff, Town & Country is well positioned to...
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Whitacre Greer Supplies Cobbled Boardwalk Pavers for Oak Park, Illinois Marion Street Renovation
by WG Paver
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Bluestone sidewalks, granite curbs, gutter and planters and Whitacre Greer Cobbled 3 x 9 x 3 Shade 36 Boardwalk pavers were harmoniously blended by
The Lakota Group in the creation of this fabulous space. The installation was comp...
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Whitacre Greer Products Featured in Hardscape Award Winners
by WG Paver
Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Friday, February 29th, two projects utilizing Whitacre Greer pavers were honored ...
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