Ace Hardware is excited to announce the 2024 Vendors of the Year, recognizing eight outstanding vendor partners for their exceptional contributions. These partners have played a crucial role in helping Ace retailers stand out through service, convenience, and quality—cornerstones of the company’s strategy for long-term success.
“We are incredibly grateful for our vendor community, which continuously goes above and beyond to support the success of Ace stores nationwide,” said Brian Wiborg, Senior Vice President of Merchandising. “Our Vendors of the Year represent the highest standard, driving our record-breaking growth with exclusive products, substantial marketing investments, and impressive charitable efforts. My sincere congratulations and thanks go out to this year’s honorees.”
As the adage goes, success is not just about what you accomplish, but about the impact you have on others. This year’s honorees embody this sentiment, making a lasting difference for Ace and its customers.
The following companies were recognized as Ace Hardware 2024 Vendors of the Year:
- Chevron North America Inc. (EGO)
- Wayne Water Systems
- Blackstone Industries LLC.
- Generac Power Systems Inc.
- Weber – Steven Products Co.
- Lutron Electronics Co.
- The Toro Company
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. was also recognized as the Ace Foundation Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Vendor of the Year in recognition of its donations and sponsorship of the Ace Hardware Foundation and CMN events.
About Ace Hardware
Ace Hardware is the largest hardware cooperative in the world, serving more than 8,900 locally owned and operated stores and providing the best products, services, and operating methods to over 5,900 Ace retail stores in approximately 60 countries. Ace Hardware’s family of brands includes Ace Hardware, Emery Jensen Distribution (EJD), and independent retailers worldwide. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace operates an expansive network of U.S. distribution centers, along with international capabilities in Ningbo, China, and Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico. Since 1924, Ace has been a part of local communities, known as the place with the helpful hardware folks. For more information, visit acehardware.com or newsroom.acehardware.com.
