Located in Orchard Park, NY, Boston Valley Terra Cotta was founded in 1889 and has been producing clay products for more than 100 years. Family-owned-and-operated since 1981, Boston Valley Terra Cotta has become one of the leading manufacturers of architectural terra cotta for restoration and new construction. With 120,000 square feet of production area, 140 employees, 2 shifts and a large scale production facility, Boston Valley Terra Cotta is committed to excellence in the restoration of terra-cotta buildings, an important part of our nation's heritage, as well as in the realm of new-build, where the use of an articulate material is valued. It's our aim to recreate the past and build the future through quality and service.The qualities that made terra cotta such a widely used masonry material a century ago, make it an attractive option today. Adaptable Design Veratility offers a vast and boundless magnitude of color and shape. Extraordinary Plasticity achieves richness of surface texture and ornamental detailing. High Compressive Strength Contributes to load-bearing capacity. Substantial Weathering Propensity creates a barrier impervious to the elements and resistant to fading.Modernization and standardization make terra cotta a cost-effective and time-efficient option today. Computer-aided Shop Drawings generate the information necessary to assist the fabrication process and installation through section details and setting drawings. RAM Press and Extrusion Technologies increase production speed and material consistency of modular units. Hand Press is the traditional sculpturing method, which is the only way to reproduce gesture and details of complex shapes. Custom Clay Roof Tile matchs your specification of any roof tile. Product Line Development makes standard shapes and sizes available for a wide range of applications with reduced mold costs and ultimately less production time. Color Development offers standard clay-bodies and applied glazes as well as the capacity to match any color to your specifications. Sizing and Assembly Processes afford custom cutting of all units to precision dimensions and factory inspections with the architect and client, before shipment to the building site. While advanced systems and methodologies economize manufacturing costs and lead-times in order to meet the rigorous demands of contemporary building specifications, the commitment at Boston Valley to craftsmanship, quality, and service remains uncompromised.