Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Concrete Block Forms & Accessories
World Block is a 100% employee-owned company headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, with over 25 years of dedicated expertise in manufacturing block forms, liners, and accessories for the ready mix, precast concrete, and landscaping industries. Since our founding in 1996 as Design Pro of Duluth, we have focused exclusively on creating high-quality, innovative products that empower customers worldwide to build durable, aesthetically pleasing structures. Our team combines deep technical knowledge with a commitment to customer satisfaction, offering comprehensive engineering support, detailed product specifications, and practical installation guides to ensure successful project outcomes.We pride ourselves on maintaining rigorous quality standards while continuously refining our processes to meet evolving industry demands. Our global reach is supported by extensive product documentation, including engineering test results, shear test data, and geogrid specifications, which underscore our dedication to technical excellence and reliability. By prioritizing employee ownership, we foster a culture of accountability and innovation that directly benefits our clients through personalized service and long-term partnerships.
Services
V-Interlock Forms
Knob Style Blocks
Landscape Forms
Form Liners
Concrete Accessories
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We are a 100% employee-owned company committed to quality and accountability.
- Our products are backed by over 25 years of specialized manufacturing expertise.
- We provide comprehensive engineering support and technical documentation.
- Our solutions serve customers in ready mix, precast concrete, and landscaping industries.
- We offer detailed installation guides and product testing data for reliability.
Services
V-Interlock Forms
V-Interlock forms create durable retaining walls with interlocking concrete blocks. These systems provide structural stability for commercial and residential projects while allowing for creative design flexibility. Our forms include detailed engineering specifications and installation guides to ensure proper geogrid integration and long-term performance.
Knob Style Blocks
Knob Style blocks combine aesthetic appeal with structural integrity for landscaping and retaining wall applications. Available in multiple dimensions, these blocks feature patented shear test-validated designs that enhance load-bearing capacity while maintaining visual appeal through form liner options and texture variations.
Landscape Forms
Landscape forms enable construction of durable outdoor structures like garden walls and decorative features. Our systems include mid-size and full-size options with comprehensive engineering data on wall heights, geogrid specifications, and installation best practices for both residential and commercial settings.
Form Liners
Form liners add decorative textures to concrete surfaces in 1-4 inch thickness options. These reusable liners create quarry stone, multi-stone, and custom patterns while maintaining structural integrity. Available with detailed installation instructions for both vertical and horizontal applications.
Concrete Accessories
Our accessories include U-anchors, rebar blockouts, and vespa units that enhance structural performance. These components work with our block systems to ensure proper alignment, geogrid integration, and seismic stability while maintaining ease of installation for professional contractors.
Questions
What industries use World Block products?
Our products serve ready mix concrete producers, precast manufacturers, and landscaping professionals globally.
Do you provide engineering support for your products?
Yes, we offer detailed engineering specifications, shear test results, and geogrid integration guidelines for all product lines.
Are installation guides available?
Yes, comprehensive installation manuals and layout drawings are available for all block systems.
What sizes do your block forms come in?
We offer 24x24x48, 30x30x60, and mid-size landscape block options with chamfered or straight edges.
Is technical training available?
We provide product-specific engineering documents and best practice guides for professional installation.
How can I get product specifications?
Download technical documents from our website or contact us directly for detailed engineering data.
