Business Details
Premium Clay Brick Manufacturer in Southern California
For over 130 years, Pacific Clay Products has pioneered clay brick manufacturing and innovation, establishing itself as a leader in sustainable building materials. Our commitment to quality is rooted in the unique geological advantages of our on-site clay mine, one of the largest west of the Mississippi, which provides raw materials for diverse ceramic products. We specialize in architectural and residential brick solutions, including Pavers, Thin Brick, Bullnose, and LEED-certified green products, serving projects across the United States and globally. Our state-of-the-art production facility, the largest in the West, combines historic tradition with modern efficiency, producing 40 million bricks annually through advanced firing processes. Sustainability drives our operations, from recyclable manufacturing waste to eco-friendly product design, ensuring minimal environmental impact.With a legacy dating to 1892, we continue to innovate through specialized textures, colors, and industry-first designs like Double Bullnose and Mini-Brick. Our expertise extends to historic projects, including UCLA's Royce Hall, and modern applications in commercial, residential, and public spaces. We maintain rigorous quality standards while supporting green building initiatives through certified products. Our team leverages over a century of experience to deliver durable, aesthetically versatile solutions tailored to client needs. As a family-owned business since 1973, we prioritize customer collaboration and technical support for every project phase.
Services
Pavers
Thin Brick
Glazed Brick
Face Brick
Bullnose
Fireback Brick
Crushed Brick
Highlights and features
- We offer 133 years of expertise in clay brick manufacturing and innovation.
- Our products use sustainably sourced clay from the largest West Coast mine.
- We pioneered industry-first designs like Double Bullnose and Mini-Brick.
- Our LEED-certified products support green building initiatives.
- We operate the largest brick production facility in the Western United States.
Associations and certifications
- U.S. Green Building Council
Services
Pavers
Durable clay pavers designed for residential driveways, commercial plazas, and public spaces. Our products combine strength with aesthetic versatility, available in multiple textures and colors to suit modern infrastructure needs while maintaining historic charm.
Thin Brick
Lightweight brick veneers offering full-brick aesthetics without structural weight. Ideal for interior walls, exterior facades, and renovation projects, these thin bricks provide cost-effective solutions while maintaining the durability and visual appeal of traditional masonry.
LEED Products
Certified LEED-compliant building materials that support sustainable construction goals. Our eco-friendly bricks reduce environmental impact through recyclable production processes and contribute to green building certifications for commercial and residential developments.
Bullnose
Specialty bricks with rounded edges for pool coping, stair treads, and decorative wall accents. Available in standard and double-bullnose profiles, these products combine functional safety with architectural elegance for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Crushed Brick
Recycled brick material repurposed as permanent landscape ground cover. This sustainable alternative to wood mulch provides weed suppression, moisture retention, and aesthetic appeal in garden beds and hardscape borders without fading or decomposition.
People
David H. Murdock
Owner
David H. Murdock has owned Pacific Clay Products since 1973, guiding its growth into the Western United States' largest brick manufacturer while preserving its historic legacy of innovation and quality.
Questions
What makes Pacific Clay's bricks sustainable?
Our bricks use clay from a single-site mine with minimal transportation needs. Manufacturing waste gets recycled into landscape materials, and products support LEED certification requirements.
Do you offer specialty brick shapes?
Yes, we pioneered Double Bullnose, Mini-Brick, and textured finishes. Custom profiles are available for architectural projects requiring unique design elements.
Can your products be used for both residential and commercial projects?
All products meet commercial-grade durability standards while offering aesthetic options suitable for homes, plazas, and infrastructure projects nationwide.
How does your production capacity compare to competitors?
Our facility produces 40 million bricks annually, the largest West Coast capacity, with 14-hour firing cycles enabling faster turnaround than traditional methods.
Are your bricks suitable for historic restoration?
Yes, our product range includes textures and dimensions matching historic buildings, including those constructed with original Los Angeles Brick Company materials.
