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July 30, 2012
From a Tampa garage, a green product goes national

Tampa, Fla.-based entrepreneur John Wink, of Novel Ideas, has announced the national launch of EcoBorder, an environmentally friendly landscape product.

Manufactured in the United States and molded from recycled tire rubber, this landscape edging was invented in 15-year landscape Wink’s garage, after his position with Merrill Lynch ended about the time of the 2008 stock market crash. With 15 years of experience in landscaping, he invented EcoBorder out of his garage in 2009.

April 27, 2012
National Hardware Show preview

Whether it’s a product designed to bring efficiency to the home, save time for the DIYer or allow a consumer a chance to feel good about buying a Made-in-the-USA product, show organizers have taken steps to give permanence to the show-floor activity.

The May 1 to 3 event at the Las Vegas Convention Center will see a few new twists.

For the first time at the show, a “Made in the USA Pavilion” will showcase domestic-made products.

April 20, 2012
Hardware Show puts spotlight on innovation

In the tradition of encouraging innovation, The National Hardware Show will give credit where credit is due through a series of awards ceremonies recognizing the best of the best in product design and innovation.

December 5, 2011
Entrepreneur sees need for downtown Pittsburgh store

According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, a Pittsburgh woman is working with Ace Hardware Corp. to open a store geared toward the urban dweller. 

March 7, 2011
Ace’s “Crown of the Sea”

Jeff Schulein of Crown Ace Hardware has accomplished what few dealers can lay claim to: 17 stores, a solid succession plan and, since the economic downturn, no store closures or major employee layoffs. In fact, Schulein and his son, Mark, are in negotiations to open an 18th store, this one in San Diego. 


“I’m an entrepreneur who does things by the seat of his pants,” Jeff said. “Mark is a good manager. He’s highly organized. So together we make a good team.” 


December 16, 2010
New on the Web: Bonnie's Outdoor Living

The e-commerce site Bonnie's Outdoor Living was recently launched by online entrepreneur Bonnie Wilson.

September 7, 2008
Dream Ace: One Year Later

What happens when you give a million-dollar hardware store to a motivated entrepreneur with limited...

August 16, 2007
Orgill holds fall market in Las Vegas

Highlights included a revamped plumbing category, expanded ProSource department and 400 new internationally sourced products....

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