What Will Happen to Meridian Brick? A new General Shale brand network will be established to integrate Meridian Brick products, manufacturing and distribution locations in the U.S. and Canada. The new network includes Canada Brick, Michigan Brick and Red River Brick.  They will join established  General Shale brands which include General Shale Brick, Columbus Brick and Watsontown Brick to continue providing sustainable solutions across North America.