ACE hARDWARE CORPORATION at a Glance

Corporate Headquarters:
2200 Kensington Ct.
Oak Brook, IL 60523-2100
Phone: 630-990-6600
Fax: 630-990-6838
Web Site: http://www.acehardware.com

Company Overview:
Ace dealer-owners operate more than 4,700 Ace Hardware stores, home centers, and lumber and building materials locations in all 50 US states and about 70 other countries.

From 15 warehouses Ace distributes such products as electrical and plumbing supplies, garden equipment, hand tools, housewares, and power tools.

Ace's paint division is the 12th largest paint manufacturer in the US.

Retailer Type:
Cooperative

Number of Dealer Stores:
4,700+
(600 International stores / 140 comprise 80% of business with only 40% are able to take full containers)

Number of Distribution Centers:
16 Retail Support Centers (Washington facility 800,000 sq. ft.

2004 Sales:
$3.6 Billion

Number of Employees:
2000 Corporate, 250 Purchasing, 25 Logistic