Westlake Ace Hardware to Expand into New York

Westlake Ace Hardware (“Westlake”) announced it will acquire Haggerty Ace Hardware in New York. It is anticipated the purchase will be completed on January 19, 2020.

According to Westlake, it will be a seamless transition of ownership and the stores will retain management, store personnel, and the current product mix. Haggerty operates three locations in Otsego and Delaware counties:

– Cooperstown (5390 State Highway 28)

– Delhi (1 Main Street)

– Walton (36 West Street)

“We are excited to expand into New York and look forward to continuing Haggerty Ace Hardware’s outstanding tradition of customer service,” said Joe Jeffries, president and CEO of Westlake Ace Hardware.

Jeffries added, “This acquisition is the latest example of the positive upward trajectory Westlake Ace Hardware has been on for the past several years. And as we grow, our goal will never change – show our new neighbors and customers how we live the Ace Helpful Promise every day by delivering reliable service, helpful advice, and products to help them get their projects done right.”

According to Jeff and Wanda Haggerty, owners of Haggerty Ace Hardware, “Haggerty Ace Hardware has been part of the communities we serve for 28 years. We are thrilled that Westlake Ace Hardware is dedicated to making it a smooth transition, keeping our associates in place and offering them career growth opportunities, and preserving the Ace Helpful Promise in Cooperstown, Delhi, and Walton. We will miss our dedicated associates and awesome customers but know they are in good hands with Westlake.”

Source: Westlake Hardware, Inc.