Ultra Hardware acquired by HBC

The Howard Berger Co. (HBC) of Cranbury, N.J., acquired Ultra Hardware of Pennsauken, N.J., expanding its worldwide Security Hardware, Builder’s Hardware and Cabinet Hardware businesses. 

HBC will transition Ultra’s operations to HBC's headquarters in Cranbury.

“We are excited about the opportunity to bring Ultra’s fine products, strong brands and exceptional team to the Howard Berger Co.,” said James Brower, HBC CEO. “The confluence of Ultra’s unique category strength and HBC’s global distribution will allow us to provide our customers a greater product assortment, improved service and increased value.”

Ultra Hardware’s president, Daniel Carpey, said the companies complement each other well. Carpey will be president of Howard Berger’s Security Hardware division.