Brickworks Limited ( ASX: BKW ) has announced that it is going to acquire the US' fourth-largest brick manufacturer Glen-Gary for $151 million, or US$110 million, which will be funded by debt. Brickworks is one of Australia's largest construction businesses. It is involved in the manufacture and distribution of clay and concrete products, property development and realisation, and investments. Its main investment is a large stake in Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd ( ASX: SOL ). Glen-Gery has leading market positions in the Midwest, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. It sells around 230 million US bricks per year and has 10 manufacturing plants. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) the 12 months to August 2018 was $18 million on sales of $162 million. Management expect the acquisition to provide low single-digit normalised earnings per share (EPS) accretion in the first full year of operation.