For the 175th anniversary of Clarks Ace Hardware, owner Margaret Clark had planned on making 2020 memorable by hosting events and making generous contributions to the community. However, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic made the celebration even more significant. …

Paint manufacturer PPG has announced it will acquire Finland-based paint manufacturer Tikkurila. Headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, Tikkurila was established in 1862 and is a leading producer and distributor of decorative paint and coatings. It operates in 11 countries and employs …

Emery Jensen Distribution has announced the renaming of its semiannual trade show to Emery Jensen Edge. The new name will be officially unveiled at Emery Jensen’s next digital show, scheduled for Feb. 23-26. Emery Jensen Edge will feature top vendors, …

Benjamin Moore & Co. announced it will acquire its U.K. distribution partner, Shaw Paints Ltd. Effective immediately, Shaw Paints co-founders, Craig and Helen Shaw, will join the Benjamin Moore team and remain based in the U.K. Shaw Paints will become …

Stairs Ladder Platform Designed to help users safely paint, hang decorations, change light bulbs and check smoke alarms, this system can be used as a working platform or a base for stepladders to make access to stairs and narrow hallways …

The successful National Hardware Virtual Show in October was just one of many industry and market events held on virtual platforms in 2020. These events were proof of concept that online markets work. Not only did they keep visitors and …

Residential solar energy products have been available to homeowners for decades now, but today’s products have come a long way from the unsightly oversized panels once seen in yards and on rooftops of the past. One of the newest iterations …

One thing that can be agreed upon is 2020 has made consumers see their indoor spaces in a different light. Homeowners have created new visions for what they need their spaces to be. Those new outlooks have translated into the …