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AcquisitionJul 23, 2026

Aubuchon Company Acquiring Anchor Ace Hardware in Sandwich, MA

July 23, 2026, Westminster, MA — Marine Home Center has agreed to sell its Anchor Ace Hardware store in Sandwich, MA, to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest family-owned group of hardware stores in America.

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The F.L. Davis team and the Aubuchon team celebrating together in Arkansas.

AcquisitionMay 8, 2026

Aubuchon Company Acquiring F.L. Davis Ace in Arkansas

May 8, 2026, Westminster, MA — Renae Estes and Caitlin Sartain have entered into an agreement with the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest family-owned group of hardware stores in America, pursuant to which Aubuchon will acquire the assets and operations of seven F.L. Davis Ace locations in Arkansas.

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Depault's Ace Hardware in Cumberland, RI

AcquisitionFeb 3, 2026

Aubuchon Company Acquiring Depault’s Ace Hardware

February 3, 2026, Westminster, MA — The Depault and Gonsalves families have agreed to sell Depault’s Ace Hardware in Cumberland, RI, to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest family-owned group of hardware stores in America.

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The Spangler's Ace Hardware team and the Aubuchon team celebrating the acquisition!

AcquisitionDec 18, 2025

Aubuchon Company Acquiring Spangler’s Ace Hardware

December 18, 2025, Westminster, MA — The Spangler family has agreed to sell Spangler’s Ace Hardware in Dover, PA, to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest family-owned group of hardware stores in America.

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Ithaca Agway Ace Hardware on S Fulton St.

AcquisitionDec 3, 2025

Aubuchon Company Acquiring Ithaca Agway Ace Hardware

December 3, 2025, Westminster, MA — Andy & Marna Boerman have agreed to sell Ithaca Agway Ace Hardware with two locations in Ithaca, NY, to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest family-owned group of hardware stores in America.

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The current storefront of Wyoming Ace Hardware!

AcquisitionJul 17, 2025

Aubuchon Company Acquiring Wyoming Ace Hardware

July 17, 2025, Westminster, MA — Rick and Linda Osborne have agreed to sell Wyoming Ace Hardware in Wyoming, RI, to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest family-owned group of hardware stores in America.

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The Watertown, Connecticut Wolf Family Hardware store.

AcquisitionJun 2, 2025

Aubuchon Company Acquiring Two Wolf Family Hardware Stores

June 2, 2025, Westminster, MA — Chris Wolf has agreed to sell two Wolf Family Hardware stores in Woodbury, CT, and Watertown, CT, to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest family-owned group of hardware stores in America.

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Rand's Hardware on Main St. in Plymouth, New Hampshire.

AcquisitionFeb 24, 2025

Aubuchon Company Acquiring Rand’s Hardware

February 24, 2025, Westminster, MA — Steve Rand and Glenn Dion have agreed to sell Rand’s Hardware in Plymouth, NH, to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest family-owned group of hardware stores in America.

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Noble Ace Hardware in Cobleskill, NY showcasing a welcoming entrance with gardening supplies & Craftsman tools.

AcquisitionJan 10, 2025

Aubuchon Company Acquiring Three Noble Ace Hardware Stores

January 10, 2025, Westminster, MA — Robert A. Noble, III has agreed to sell three Noble Ace Hardware stores in Rutland, VT, Cobleskill, NY, and Cambridge, NY, to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest family-owned group of hardware stores in America.

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CommunityNov 27, 2024

Aubuchon Company Raises $17,000 for Lend a Helping Can Campaign

A record-breaking $17,000 donation to Rock 101 and Greg & The Morning Buzz's Lend a Helping Can campaign was just announced!

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The Anco Ace Hardware team and the Aubuchon team celebrating the acquisition!

AcquisitionNov 7, 2024

Aubuchon Company Enters New Jersey

November 7, 2024, Westminster, MA — Liz and Jan Rupinski have agreed to sell Anco Ace Hardware in Villas, NJ, to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest family-owned group of hardware stores in America.

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The tractor trailer truckload containing 96 gas cans & 588 cases of water!

CommunityOct 17, 2024

Aubuchon Company Sends Hurricane Relief to Charlotte Motor Speedway

October 17, 2024, Westminster, MA – In the wake of devastating hurricanes affecting the Southeast, the Aubuchon Company took action to support relief efforts.

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The Mott family Ace hardware team and the Aubuchon team celebrating the acquisition!

AcquisitionAug 20, 2024

Aubuchon Company Acquiring Mott Family of Ace Stores

August 19, 2024, Westminster, MA — Michael Mott has agreed to sell his four Ace Hardware stores in Pennsylvania to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest family-owned group of hardware stores in America.

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CompanyApr 11, 2024

Aubuchon’s Jared Brown Receives 2024 Young Retailer of the Year Award

INDIANAPOLIS - Jared Brown, director of business intelligence for the Aubuchon Company, was just named one of the independent home improvement industry’s 2024 Young Retailer of the Year honorees by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA)!

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AcquisitionMar 22, 2024

Aubuchon Company Acquiring Bibens Ace Hardware

March 21, 2024, Westminster, MA — Rick Bibens has agreed to sell Bibens Ace Hardware, with seven locations in Vermont in Springfield, Colchester, South Burlington, Burlington, Essex, Brattleboro, and Woodstock, to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest group of family-owned hardware stores in America.

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CommunityFeb 5, 2024

Montpelier VT Aubuchon Ace Hardware Re-Opens after Devastating Flood Damage

The Aubuchon Company recently celebrated the Grand Re-Opening of their Montpelier, VT store after the catastrophic flooding on July 10th & 11th of 2023!

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The Brunswick team and Aubuchon team celebrating the acquisition!

AcquisitionJan 22, 2024

Aubuchon Company Acquiring Brunswick Ace Hardware

January 22, 2024, Westminster, MA — Keith and Lisa Gilbert have agreed to sell Brunswick Ace Hardware in Brunswick, MD to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest group of family-owned hardware stores in America.

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Cash back opportunities at Aubuchon Company stores within the Upside app.

CompanyDec 5, 2023

Aubuchon Company Partners with Upside app to Empower Customers and Drive Revenue

October 26, 2023, Westminster, MA - The Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest family-owned hardware store chain in America, is thrilled to announce its groundbreaking partnership with Upside, a leading digital marketplace dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses financially.

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Both companies celebrating the acquisition!

AcquisitionOct 26, 2023

Aubuchon Company Acquiring Curry Ace Hardware Stores

October 26, 2023, Westminster, MA — Sean and Bob Curry have agreed to sell Curry Ace Hardware in Quincy and Hanover MA to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest group of family-owned hardware stores in America.

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AcquisitionAug 2, 2023

Aubuchon Company Acquiring J.B. Hostetter & Sons

Jack and Kent Hostetter have agreed to sell J.B. Hostetter & Sons in Mount Joy, PA to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest family-owned hardware store chain in America.

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Aubuchon Hardware storefront during the flood on Main St, Montpelier, VT

CommunityJul 18, 2023

Aubuchon Company Launches Special Campaign to Raise Funds for VT Flood Recovery

Over the past 115 years, since the Aubuchon Company was founded, we have seen our fair share of natural disasters.

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For almost 30 years, Josiah Gates has worked for the Aubuchon Company, providing top quality service and sharing his experience with others.

CompanyMay 2, 2023

How a Solid Company Culture Can Create Career Paths for Retailers

Our Chief Operating Officer, Josiah Gates, was featured in North American Hardware and Paint Association's April, 2023 cover story!

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CommunityJan 30, 2023

Firefighters Battle Blaze at Saranac Lake Aubuchon Hardware

On the morning of January 25, 2023, a fire at the Aubuchon Hardware plaza in Saranac Lake, New York was discovered by the Saranac Lake Village Department of Public Works employees going in for their nearby shift.

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The Zimmerman's team and Aubuchon team celebrating the acquisition!

AcquisitionJan 10, 2023

Aubuchon Company Acquiring Zimmerman’s Hardware

January 10, 2023, Westminster, MA — Craig Zimmerman, James Dillon, Ronald Zimmerman, and Gary Zimmerman have agreed to sell Zimmerman’s Hardware in Burtonsville, MD to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest family-owned hardware store chain in America.

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Neal DeLowery presenting his NHPA Retail Management Certification Program project.

CompanyNov 22, 2022

Aubuchon Company to Introduce Self Checkout

Students in the 2022 Retail Management Certification Program, offered by the North American Hardware and Paint Association, were tasked with undertaking a significant business improvement project during the semester to learn the basics of project management and provide value to the business in an applied learning, semester-long assignment.

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AcquisitionSep 26, 2022

Aubuchon Company Acquiring Campbell’s True Value Stores

September 26, 2022, Westminster, MA — Brent Burger, the owner and operator of Campbell’s True Value in Madison ME, Skowhegan ME, Winslow ME, and Farmingdale ME, has agreed to sell his thriving business to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest family-owned hardware store chain in America.

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CompanyAug 8, 2022

Aubuchon Company adds new role—Chief People Officer EVP

August 8, 2022, Westminster, MA — As growth accelerates, the Aubuchon Company commits to keeping people first by adding a new senior leadership position—Chief People Officer EVP.

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AcquisitionJul 25, 2022

Aubuchon Company Acquiring Martin's Hardware & Building Supply

July 22, 2022, Westminster, MA — Martin & Kathleen Clark, owners and operators of Martin's Hardware & Building Supply in Bristol, VT and Middlebury, VT, have agreed to sell their business to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest family-owned hardware store chain in America.

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CommunityJun 27, 2022

‘Hammer Away Cancer’ Campaign Contributes $85,000 to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Every year during the month of March, the Aubuchon Company supports the ongoing fight against cancer by hosting a fundraiser campaign called Hammer Away Cancer.

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AcquisitionMay 10, 2022

Aubuchon Company Acquiring Cornell’s Hardware

May 10, 2022, Westminster, MA — John Fix III, Mary Beth (Fix) Wellington, and Thomas Fix, the third-generation owners and operators of Cornell's Hardware in Eastchester, NY, have agreed to sell their business to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest family-owned hardware store chain in America.

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AcquisitionMar 25, 2022

Retiring Husband and Wife Sell their Hardware Store to the Aubuchon Company

After nearly three decades of enduring labor, Charlie and Kathy Welch have decided to retire and sell their family-run hardware store, Welch's True Value, to the Aubuchon Company.

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CompanyFeb 21, 2022

Aubuchon Hardware Rebrands to the Aubuchon Company

This month we are celebrating our 114th anniversary!

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CommunityJan 10, 2022

Aubuchon Hardware Supports Vermont Mobile Workshop

Imagine your dream workshop stocked with all your favorite gadgets and gizmos neatly packed into one gigantic toolbox.

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AcquisitionNov 30, 2021

Aubuchon Company Acquiring Delray Plus and Other Local True Value Locations

November 30, 2021, Westminster, MA — Bob Seminack and Micky Flood, founders and operators of Delray Plus True Value in New Hope, Pennsylvania, including Bob’s son-in-law Dan McLaughlin and Micky’s son Chad Flood, who together separately own and operate three additional nearby True Value stores in Doylestown, Richboro, and Blue Bell, have agreed to sell their businesses to W.E. Aubuchon Co., Inc. (WEA), the oldest and largest family-owned hardware store chain in America.

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CommunityNov 24, 2021

Aubuchon Foundation Donates $100,000 to Local Charities

At the Aubuchon Company, we are extremely thankful for our valuable team members, loyal customers, and local communities!

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Bernard W. Aubuchon, Jr., on the front cover of the Boston Business Journal

CompanySep 29, 2021

Boston Business Journal Features Aubuchon Hardware for Serving Home Project Boom

What do people do during a global pandemic with extra time on their hands and nowhere to go?

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Bernard W. Aubuchon Jr. receives the Beacon Award for Community Service at the 2020/2021 Hardware Connection Conference.

CommunityAug 31, 2021

Aubuchon Hardware Honored with Beacon Award for Community Service

Cultivated by The Hardware Connection magazine and The Hardware Conference, the Beacon Awards recognize the nation's very best independent hardware and home improvement retailers.

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