Westlake Ace Hardware in new acquisition
Westlake Ace Hardware is expanding its footprint — again.
The company announced it will acquire Dennis Company, which operates five retail hardware stores in coastal southwest Washington. With the acquisition, expected to close in late March, Westlake will own 121 stores across 10 states.
Upon acquisition, Dennis Company stores will become part of the Ace network, and will be a division of Westlake Ace Hardware. The stores will retain the Dennis Company name, management, personnel, and the current product mix.
The Dennis Company opened in 1905, and has been operated by four generations of Dennis family members.
“Westlake is a growing and vibrant brand,” said Joe Jeffries, president and COO of Westlake Ace Hardware. “We are excited to welcome the Dennis Company into the Westlake family, expand our relationship within the communities they serve, and continue their proud tradition of outstanding customer service.”
Westlake has followed a course of steady expansion in recent years. In November, Westlake expanded into Chicago with the acquisition of seven-store Buikema’s Ace Hardware.
The company announced it will acquire Dennis Company, which operates five retail hardware stores in coastal southwest Washington. With the acquisition, expected to close in late March, Westlake will own 121 stores across 10 states.
Upon acquisition, Dennis Company stores will become part of the Ace network, and will be a division of Westlake Ace Hardware. The stores will retain the Dennis Company name, management, personnel, and the current product mix.
The Dennis Company opened in 1905, and has been operated by four generations of Dennis family members.
“Westlake is a growing and vibrant brand,” said Joe Jeffries, president and COO of Westlake Ace Hardware. “We are excited to welcome the Dennis Company into the Westlake family, expand our relationship within the communities they serve, and continue their proud tradition of outstanding customer service.”
Westlake has followed a course of steady expansion in recent years. In November, Westlake expanded into Chicago with the acquisition of seven-store Buikema’s Ace Hardware.