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Closings And Acquisitions

The HBSDealer News map above illustrates the location of acquisitions, openings and closings in the hardware, home center, lumberyard and building supply sectors. The chart is updated regularly from press announcements, external media reports and original reporting.

Recent updates to the map include plans for a new Westlake Ace Hardware in the Kansas City metro area, this one in Olathe, Kansas. There’s also a closing in Enfield Connecticut for one of the stores of Carr Hardware, which continues to operate six stores in New England.

Dallas-based Nation’s Best Holdings acquired two more Texas locations, which will continue to operate as B & S Hardware & Lumber in Pittsburg and Gilmer. Visit the interactive version of the map at HBSDealer.com/map

“We founded Kodiak with a vision to create a culture that empowers local leaders to succeed in the communities they serve,” said Kodiak CEO Steve Swinney. “So this award is fi tting recognition for our continued focus on empowering our operators in a locally led organization that honors the legacy of the great independent operators who built our industry.”

Hilltop currently operates four locations in western Minnesota , including a dazzling Idea House show room in Alexandria.

“Our purpose—to help plan, supply and deliver dreams—along with our core values have always been at the forefront of everything we do and the main reason for our success,” said Brian Klimek, Hilltop Lumber owner and general manager, described his team as “incredibly honored” for the recognition.

The prodealers will accept their awards in a ceremony held during the Oct 4-6 ProDealer Industry Summit in Kansas City, hosted jointly by HBSDealer and the NLBMDA. Find out more at Prodealer.com