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Generations of Progress
With family business roots running all the way back to the 1930s, Redi-Rock has built a solid reputation for proven solutions that will stand the test of time. -
A Strong Foundation
Brothers Mark, Jim and Ben Manthei had launched MDC Contracting in 1968 with the help of their father. With more than 30 years experience in the construction industry, the brothers knew they were on to something big when they completed that first Redi-Rock wall.
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A Need
The year was 2000. Three brothers managing a Michigan contracting firm needed an aesthetic, structural wall solution for an upscale development they were doing site work for. The problem? No products fit the bill.
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A Decade of Growth
Ben Manthei stepped up as Managing Partner of Redi-Rock, and the company began setting up Redi-Rock manufacturers first regionally and eventually across North America. By the time Redi-Rock reached it’s 10th anniversary, more than 120 manufacturers covered nearly every major market in the United States and Canada, with additional manufacturers in Great Britain, Ireland, Spain, Italy, the Middle East, and Korea. To find your local manufacturer, enter your zip code at the top of this page!
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The Future
In the next decade, Redi-Rock is committed to continued innovation—with exciting developments coming from the R&D Department. Stay tuned as Redi-Rock continues to lead the large block retaining wall industry in creating large block wall systems with "The Essence of Natural Rock" look!
Redi-Rock History and Timeline
Rooted In Innovation
The year was 2000. Three brothers managing a Michigan contracting firm needed an aesthetic, structural wall solution for an upscale development they were doing site work for. The problem? No products fit the bill. (Photo: Mark, Jim, Ben)
So the brothers set to work—and invented the wall solution themselves. The first Redi-Rock wall was built in the Bay Harbor development in 2000 and was met with outstanding reviews!
Brothers Mark, Jim and Ben Manthei had launched MDC Contracting in 1968 with the help of their father. With more than 30 years experience in the construction industry, the brothers knew they were on to something big when they completed that first Redi-Rock wall.
Poised for Growth
Ben Manthei stepped up as Managing Partner of Redi-Rock, and the company began setting up Redi-Rock manufacturers first regionally and eventually across North America. By the time Redi-Rock reached it’s 10th anniversary, more than 120 manufacturers covered nearly every major market in the United States and Canada, with additional manufacturers in Great Britain, Ireland, Spain, Italy, the Middle East, and Korea. To find your local manufacturer, enter your zip code at the top of this page!
As the market for Redi-Rock expanded through the years, Redi-Rock developed a complete line of coordinating products that included Freestanding walls, Columns, Caps, Steps, and Pavers to compliment Redi-Rock retaining walls. Three distinct stone textures have been released since 2000 and include Ledgestone, Cobblestone and Limestone (links to each texture’s sell sheet). In addition, Redi-Rock has developed an on-staff engineering department and extensive engineering resources to support designers.
Prepared for the Future
In the next decade, Redi-Rock is committed to continued innovation—with exciting developments coming from the R&D Department. Stay tuned as Redi-Rock continues to lead the large block retaining wall industry in creating large block wall systems with "The Essence of Natural Rock" look!
Redi-Rock is a member of:
National Precast Concrete Association
NCMA
As seen in…
Redi-Rock advertises throughout the year in industry publications such as:
Roads & Bridges
Stormwater Solutions
CE News
Landscape Architecture & Specifier News
Contact us
Redi-Rock Headquarters:
Redi-Rock International
05481 US 31 South
Charlevoix MI 49720
Phone: (866) 222-8400
Fax: (231) 237-9521
Info@redi-rock.com
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Contractor Tip
Save yourself five guys and two weeks on your next project by using Redi-Rock's 41" blocks for gravity walls with no geo-grid reinforcement! Check out how the blocks work here on our block tour!
News
Dec 01, 2011
Custom Tennis/Basketball Court for Home
When the owners of this Washington home wanted to install a tennis/basketball court, their hilly property presented some unique challenges. To create enough space for a court, they needed to contend with a 20-ft. elevation change on the proposed site.
The biggest selling point of the Redi-Rock system was the ability to build the retaining walls without requiring geogrid.
Check out this case studyNov 19, 2011
U of Idaho Stadium Access Walls
When the University of Idaho needed to create access to the lower elevation of the Kibbie Dome stadium, retaining walls nearly 20 feet tall were required.
“Gabion baskets are an older technology, and the newer way (Redi-Rock) won,” explained Scott Becker, engineer with Hodge and Associates.
Check out this case study