Keith and Lisa Gilbert have agreed to sell Brunswick Ace Hardware in Brunswick, Maryland, to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest group of family-owned hardware stores in America. The store will continue to operate as Brunswick Ace Hardware. After …
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Hillman Acquires Koch Industries, Enters Rope and Chain Category
Hillman Solutions Corp. announced that it has acquired Koch Industries Inc., a provider and merchandiser of rope and twine, chain and wire rope and related hardware products. This acquisition marks the entrance into rope and chain, a new product category …
Read More »How a Strong Company Culture Leads to Rapid Growth
With over 17 years of experience with Ace Hardware corporate, Darin Workman took the know-how he gained from his leadership roles with that company to become a hardware store owner and operator for The Helpful Hardware Co. The success of …
Read More »MARSHALLTOWN Acquires Barwalt Tool Co., Expands Presence in the Tile Industry
MARSHALLTOWN, a privately held construction tools and equipment manufacturer, recently announced the acquisition of Barwalt Tool Co., a manufacturer of quality, professional tiling tools and accessories known for its tile spacers and Ultralight Knee Pads. Based in Post Falls, Idaho, …
Read More »The Aubuchon Co. Acquires J.B. Hostetter & Sons
Jack and Kent Hostetter have agreed to sell J.B. Hostetter & Sons in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, to The Aubuchon Co., the oldest and largest family-owned hardware store chain in America. Following the closing later this year, The Aubuchon Co. will …
Read More »R.P. Lumber Acquires Wright Building Center, Expands to 82 Locations
Family-owned hardware and building materials R.P. Lumber announced that it has acquired the Sparta, Illinois, location of Wright Building Center, a long-time industry presence in southwestern Illinois. The new location expands the operation’s location count to 82 with 56 locations …
Read More »Ambassador Supply Acquires Straight Line Metal Buildings
Ambassador Supply has acquired Straight Line Metal Buildings, a Brookshire, Texas-based company that manufactures and installs pre-engineered metal buildings. This acquisition strengthens both companies’ commitments to providing high-quality products and comprehensive services to their partners. “We’ve been searching for the …
Read More »TAL Holdings Strengthens Presence in Montana With Acquisition
TAL Holdings, one of the fastest growing family-owned building material centers in the Pacific Northwest, announced its agreement in principle to acquire Ennis Lumber Company and Beaverhead Home Center, a two-store chain in western Montana. “We are thrilled to have …
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