Akron Hardware is a specialized wholesale distributor committed to providing quality door hardware, parts, and components along with industry leading customer service.
In 1960, Joe Orihel and Roger Judy, founded Akron Hardware in downtown Akron, Ohio. Being a small contract distributor, they struggled with long lead times from manufacturers and made a strategic decision to change the direction of their company. In 1978, Akron Hardware become the first nationwide wholesale distributor of Corbin products. The company experienced steady growth and added dozens of new product lines. A new facility was built in Akron, plus distribution facilities in Arizona, Pennsylvania and Tennessee were constructed. This gave Akron Hardware the ability to ship product to 90% of the country in two days or less via FedEx Ground Service.
In 2011, Akron Hardware acquired the assets of Hardware Supplies of America (HSI) located in Greenville, NC. This allowed for greater strength, experience, and inventory for both commercial and residential hardware markets. A fifth distribution center was added in Texas, along with a new sales office located in North Carolina.
In October of 2017, Akron Hardware and HSI were acquired by the private equity firm, High Road Capital Partners. High Road previously acquired Midwest Wholesale Hardware and later added Strauss Lock Distributors. Under High Road’s ownership, these organizations now create the door hardware industry’s largest one-day shipping network. This combined breadth and depth of inventory allows Akron Hardware to satisfy even more of our customers’ needs.
In this new era of distribution, we are still committed to quality products, industry leading service and unmatched speed to market. Our commitment to these principles make us your best choice for all your architectural door hardware.
Company Details
- Employees
- 27
- Founded
- -
- Address
- 1100 Killian Road, Akron,oh 44312,united States
- Phone
- 800.321.9602
- Industry
- Wholesale
- NAICS
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Wholesale TradeMerchant Wholesalers, Durable GoodsMerchant Wholesalers, Nondurable GoodsOffice Equipment Merchant WholesalersOther Commercial Equipment Merchant WholesalersMedical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant WholesalersOphthalmic Goods Merchant WholesalersOther Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant WholesalersSporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant WholesalersToy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Merchant WholesalersOther Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant WholesalersFarm Supplies Merchant WholesalersBook, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant WholesalersFlower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant WholesalersTobacco and Tobacco Product Merchant WholesalersPaint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant WholesalersOther Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant WholesalersProfessional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- Website
- akronhardware.com
- HQ
- Akron, OH
- Competitors
- Top Notch Distributors, Inc., Chamberlain Group.
Akron Hardware Questions
Akron Hardware's helpline number is 800.321.9602
Akron Hardware's website is akronhardware.com
Akron Hardware's LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/company/akron-hardware
Akron Hardware has
27 employees.
View email and phone details for 27
employees at Akron Hardware.
Akron Hardware's industry is
Wholesale
Akron Hardware's top competitors are
Top Notch Distributors, Inc.,
Chamberlain Group.
Akron Hardware's categories are Wholesale
Akron Hardware's founding year is 1960
