The Company Since 1995, a nationwide network of Oldcastle manufacturing facilities has produced Belgard interlocking pavers, paving stone and garden wall products. These products include the traditional and antiqued paver and wall series. All Belgard products have a long history of successful applications on thousands of residential and commercial projects throughout the United States and Canada. Commonly used applications for our concrete pavers include driveways, walkways and patios. Belgard products compliment any landscape while adding beauty to both new and existing homes. Belgard pavers are designed to provide years of protection in all climates. The quality of the concrete used to manufacture our products is rigorously checked at all times. Each day, in all plants, finished products are systematically sampled and are put through comprehensive tests. These tests include measuring resistance to temperature extremes, effects of de-icing salts, product stability, consistency of mixture and load-bearing capacity, among many other characteristics. Oldcastle is devoted to manufacturing quality products and continuous improvement to that quality which is built into our approach. Whether experimenting with richer pigments to enhance the stability of finished products, such as interlocking pavers, or striving to improve manufacturing techniques, some 20,000 hours are spent each year on research and development. Perfecting new products that are in step with current tren