Going the extra mile in Oklahoma, New Mexico and Colorado
It takes a little more to be a Stihl Hardware All Star.
Each year, HBSDealer solicits nominations from readers and the industry for Hardware All Stars.
And each year, we’re rewarded with a fresh class of high-performing, community-minded, service-oriented businesses worthy of the honor.
During the course of our research, we’ve met dealers who take risks, inspire staff and lift communities — or have what we call the All Star spirit.
Congratulations to all of the 2018 Stihl Hardware All Star honorees. Here’s three stars worth gazing at:
Oklahoma
Boehs Building Supply & Hardware
“The Little Store That Could” is Boehs slogan — and for good reason. “In this day and age, you are going up against the big guys,” said Mahlon Boehs, co-owner and LBM manager. “That slogan came from the fact that our background is in construction, so we have the knowledge base. We can put that to good use in taking care of customers because we know what they’re up against.” With stores in Fairvew and Helena, the Boehs family has been involved in the construction industry since 1956, and entered the retail business in 2002.
New Mexico
Metzger's Do it Best Hardware
Over the years, Metzger’s has earned a reputation as the place that carries unique housing stock for homes built during the Cold War era when Los Alamos provided government-issued housing. “We still have the plumbing fixtures that were really specific at the time but fell out of favor, or the window frame parts that you can’t find,” said David Jolly, general manager. “People are very appreciative of that.” When Metzger’s celebrated its 70th anniversary last year, virtually the entire town came out to honor this quintessential Main Street hardware store.
Colorado
Budget Home Supply
Budget Home Supply (formerly Budget Home Center) specializes in decking while serving nearly a 120-mile radius from its Longmont headquarters. “We cater to small remodelers and contractors — tradesmen,” said Sean Angelo, general manager. A few years ago, this Orgill customer decided to make decking a focus for sales. “We don’t focus on new starts or new builds,” Angelo explained. “The small contractor that runs a single crew is our primary customer, and decking fits right into our wheelhouse.”
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See the full Class of 2018 Hardware All Stars — presented by Stihl — in the May issue of HBSDealer magazine.
Each year, HBSDealer solicits nominations from readers and the industry for Hardware All Stars.
And each year, we’re rewarded with a fresh class of high-performing, community-minded, service-oriented businesses worthy of the honor.
During the course of our research, we’ve met dealers who take risks, inspire staff and lift communities — or have what we call the All Star spirit.
Congratulations to all of the 2018 Stihl Hardware All Star honorees. Here’s three stars worth gazing at:
Oklahoma
Boehs Building Supply & Hardware
“The Little Store That Could” is Boehs slogan — and for good reason. “In this day and age, you are going up against the big guys,” said Mahlon Boehs, co-owner and LBM manager. “That slogan came from the fact that our background is in construction, so we have the knowledge base. We can put that to good use in taking care of customers because we know what they’re up against.” With stores in Fairvew and Helena, the Boehs family has been involved in the construction industry since 1956, and entered the retail business in 2002.
New Mexico
Metzger's Do it Best Hardware
Over the years, Metzger’s has earned a reputation as the place that carries unique housing stock for homes built during the Cold War era when Los Alamos provided government-issued housing. “We still have the plumbing fixtures that were really specific at the time but fell out of favor, or the window frame parts that you can’t find,” said David Jolly, general manager. “People are very appreciative of that.” When Metzger’s celebrated its 70th anniversary last year, virtually the entire town came out to honor this quintessential Main Street hardware store.
Colorado
Budget Home Supply
Budget Home Supply (formerly Budget Home Center) specializes in decking while serving nearly a 120-mile radius from its Longmont headquarters. “We cater to small remodelers and contractors — tradesmen,” said Sean Angelo, general manager. A few years ago, this Orgill customer decided to make decking a focus for sales. “We don’t focus on new starts or new builds,” Angelo explained. “The small contractor that runs a single crew is our primary customer, and decking fits right into our wheelhouse.”
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See the full Class of 2018 Hardware All Stars — presented by Stihl — in the May issue of HBSDealer magazine.