Genest Concrete

09/04/2026

See Genest’s new 32-inch concrete masonry units in action, installed with the ‪ MULE MZ100.

A center score gives each 32-inch unit the appearance of two traditional 16-inch blocks—allowing crews to place the equivalent of two standard units at once. Designed to be paired with a lift-assist system like the MULE, these large-format blocks can be positioned with precision and ease while reducing physical strain and improving jobsite efficiency.

Available in two sizes:

• 8" × 8" × 32"
• 12" × 8" × 32"

Genest’s 32-inch masonry units are manufactured with our proprietary G-mix® low-carbon formula, using 50% less cement and at least 5% recycled material to dramatically reduce embodied carbon in each block.

Want to learn more? Contact our Architectural Product Consultant, Ray Petrarca: [email protected], 207-324-3250 ext. 151.

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Video footage courtesy of Construction Robotics. The Genest 32-inch CMU shown on this commercial project was installed using the MULE MZ100 lift-assist system. Learn more about the MZ100 and how it helps masonry crews handle heavy materials more safely and efficiently: https://www.construction-robotics.com/mz100

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Please note, all Genest locations will be closed this Saturday, September 5 and Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8.

09/01/2026

Work smarter this fall with the Chore Warrior electric wheelbarrow, available at your nearest Genest location! Whether you’re wrapping up jobsites for the season or tackling your own fall to-do list, the Chore Warrior helps you move more with less strain. Power-assisted forward and reverse drive makes it easier to move soil, mulch, stone, firewood, yard debris and other loads weighing up to 350 pounds.

08/29/2026

Whether you’re a homeowner just starting to gather ideas or working closely with a designer, the Genest showroom in Biddeford, Maine is the perfect place to spark your next project.

Explore our beautifully designed space featuring outdoor patio displays and an extensive selection of premium natural and manufactured stone, landscape and retaining walls, outdoor living features, fireplaces and fire pits, granite accents, and more!

08/21/2026

The first things you notice in a stone yard are usually the biggest: boulders, granite steps, flagstone, and pallets of wall stone. But sometimes, the smallest stones can make the biggest statement.

Decorative pebbles are an easy way to add texture, contrast and a finished look to the landscape. At Genest, we carry both polished and natural pebbles in a variety of colors and sizes, perfect for garden beds, water features, drainage accents, borders and modern landscape designs.

Big or small, it’s all in the details. Stop by one of our retail centers and take a closer look.

08/20/2026

Working with concrete pavers or other heavy, porous materials? You need a Grabo High Flow!

Available at Genest in Biddeford, Windham, and Sanford, ME.

08/19/2026

Small space? Think bigger.

This oceanfront patio installed by Morton's Treescape LLC is a great example of how large-format pavers can make a compact space feel more expansive. Just the right size for a small gathering or sitting outside in the ocean air, the patio uses our three-piece Chamberlain Stone to create a clean, open feel.

Larger pavers mean fewer joint lines and less visual clutter, allowing the eye to move more freely across the surface. Here, that sense of openness complements the beach and ocean beyond, helping the patio feel connected to the surrounding landscape.

Chamberlain Stone pairs a smooth texture with a versatile three-piece, large-format design for a streamlined look in spaces of any size.

08/17/2026

For a hardscape that complements contrasting elements, a combination of color blends is the perfect solution! This permeable driveway installation, a collaboration between Ken Fengler Landscaping & Irrigation and TGK Hardscapes, is a perfect example -- utilizing Genest Tidewater Stone in summer and granite blends to reflect the red brick and salt-and-pepper granite of a historic Portland townhome.

08/10/2026

Registration is now open for Genest HMLX 2027! 🎉

New name. New experience. All the value you've come to expect from 14 years of our annual event in South Portland, formerly known as Genest Bootcamp.

We're excited to welcome you to HMLX — the Hardscape, Masonry & Landscape Expo.

Join hundreds of contractors, suppliers, and industry professionals for a full day of:
✔ Live demonstrations
✔ New products and equipment
✔ Networking
✔ Educational sessions
✔ Raffles & Giveaways..and more!

📅 Tuesday, February 2, 2027
📍 The Point Community Center | South Portland, ME

👉 Register today: GenestHMLX.com