Hardware Hawaii

What Hardware Hawaii does

Hardware Hawaii is a family-owned hardware and building materials retailer founded in 1954 in Kailua, Hawaii, operating four retail stores on Oahu (Kailua, Kapolei, Mapunapuna) and Kauai (Koloa), supported by a 7-acre Kapolei distribution center with a 50,000 square foot warehouse and what the company describes as the largest autostack lumberyard in Hawaii at its Mapunapuna location. The company sells lumber, engineered wood products (including I-joists), paints and stains, doors and windows (including Pella), structural connectors (Simpson Strong-Tie), hurricane protection products (Gallina RDC storm panels), packaged home kits, and propane, alongside services such as a Screen Shop with 7-day or less turnaround, an island-wide Delivered Sales team handling job load quotes and 40-foot glulam beam orders, and Detect-a-Leak resources. The technology stack is conventional retail/inventory management, augmented by the iNet customer portal built on Epicor for commercial account self-service.

The business serves three primary segments: professional contractors requiring bulk lumber and jobsite delivery, homeowners and DIY consumers purchasing supplies across the product range, and commercial accounts (including licensed resellers) using credit-line, pre-paid, or cash accounts. Revenue is generated through one-time retail and wholesale transactions plus island-wide delivery fees, with commercial customers accessing 30-day credit terms through a dedicated credit department. Go-to-market combines walk-in retail at four storefronts, a dedicated field sales/delivered sales team for contractor accounts, and an online portal for account management; marketing relies on the company website, monthly promotional flyers, email communications, and community involvement.

The company is closely held by the Lundquist family, with David Lundquist as president (since 1981) and Barry Lundquist as executive vice president (since 1990). There is no disclosed external private equity, venture capital, or public market involvement, and no revenue figures are publicly available.

Name

Hardware Hawaii

Legal name

Hardware Hawaii

Website

https://hardwarehawaii.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hardware Hawaii is a family-owned hardware and building materials retailer operating four stores on Oahu and Kauai plus a 7-acre distribution center, serving contractors, homeowners, and commercial accounts across Hawaii with lumber, building materials, hurricane protection products, and island-wide delivery since 1954.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Retail

NAICS

Hardware Retailers (44414)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware (5072)

akta.pro primary industry

General Home Improvement & Hardware Stores (CRAIADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Doors, Windows & Millwork Hardware Retail (Locks, Hinges, Handles) (CRAIADAJ)

Keywords

• Building materials retail
• Hardware and lumber
• Commercial contractor supply
• Island-wide delivery
• Home improvement supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Kailua

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail Hardware and Building Materials Sales: Hardware Hawaii generates revenue through retail sales of hardware, building materials, lumber, paints, stains, doors, windows, engineered wood products, and related building supplies across 4 store locations.
2. Delivered Sales / Job Load Sales: Lumber and building materials delivered to job sites island-wide. Includes special order capabilities and contractor services.
3. Commercial Credit Accounts: Offers Credit-Line Accounts (pre-approved credit with 30-day payment terms), Pre-Paid Accounts (pre-funded accounts), and Cash Accounts (for licensed resellers requiring payment at time of sale).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hardware Hawaii is a multi-location hardware and lumber retailer operating 4 stores across Oahu and Kauai plus a 7-acre distribution center in Kapolei. The company sells building materials, lumber, engineered wood products, paints and stains, doors and windows, structural hardware, and packaged home kits, and offers complementary services including a Screen Shop, propane refills, an island-wide Delivered Sales team, and commercial credit accounts managed via the iNet customer portal.

Product overview

Hardware Hawaii is a retail hardware and lumber company serving Hawaii since 1954. The company operates as a multi-location retail operation offering a broad portfolio of building materials organized into product categories (Paints & Stains, Building Materials, Engineered Wood Products, Simpson Strong-Tie, Doors & Windows, Packaged Homes), complemented by service offerings including a Screen Shop for window/door screen repair, Propane Refills, and Delivered Sales for island-wide lumber and building material delivery. Key product lines include I-Joists for floor systems, RDC Storm Panels for hurricane protection, and BORA Speedhorse tools. The company provides commercial account services including Credit-Line, Pre-Paid, and Cash Accounts, accessible through the iNet Customer Portal. With stores across Oahu (Kailua, Kapolei, Mapunapuna), Kauai (Koloa), and a seven-acre distribution center, Hardware Hawaii serves contractors, homeowners, and businesses throughout Hawaii.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building Materials General building materials for construction and home improvement projects, sold across all four Hardware Hawaii retail locations and through Delivered Sales.
• Paints & Stains

Quantifiable outcome

• One of the largest volume lumber suppliers in Hawaii
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Simpson Strong-TiecoreTechnology or IntegrationHardware Hawaii carries Simpson Strong-Tie products, a leading manufacturer of structural hardware and connectors for construction. Products are available at all store locations and through delivered sales.
• AllianceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlliance brand products featured in promotional slider on homepage.
• PellaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPella windows and doors featured in promotional slider on homepage.
• Gallina RDCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHardware Hawaii carries Gallina RDC Storm Panels - clear polycarbonate hurricane protection panels tested to resist 170 MPH winds and large missile impact. Available for home and commercial use.
• Epicor Software CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationiNet customer portal powered by Epicor Software Corporation for commercial account management, invoicing, and online ordering capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lowe's: National big-box home improvement retailer competing in Hawaii. Overlaps with Hardware Hawaii across hardware, lumber, paints, and contractor services, though with a broader SKU and more standardized supply chain.
• ABC Supply Co. Largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and exterior building products in North America. Comparable on the wholesale/contractor distribution model and credit-account program.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Large wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and building products. Comparable in supplying trade/contractor customers with credit accounts and project quoting, though narrower in category scope.
• True Value: Hardware cooperative serving independent retailers, with presence in Hawaii through local dealers. Comparable product mix and independent-retailer positioning, but generally lacks Hardware Hawaii's lumber-yard and delivery infrastructure.
• Home Depot: National big-box home improvement retailer with locations on Oahu. Competes with Hardware Hawaii on commodity hardware, lumber, and DIY assortment, with materially greater scale, private label, and omnichannel capabilities.
• 84 Lumber: Large privately held lumber and building materials retailer serving professional contractors. Comparable on the lumber and contractor services side, though focused on mainland U.S. markets.
• Do it Best: Member-owned hardware, lumber, and building materials cooperative. Comparable to Hardware Hawaii in serving independent retailers with hardware and lumber assortments across the U.S.
• Ace Hardware: Cooperative hardware brand with multiple independent dealer locations on Oahu. Comparable assortment (tools, fasteners, paints, small building materials) and DIY/professional customer mix, though without lumber-yard scale.

Direct peers

• City Mill: Hawaii-based, family-owned home improvement and hardware retailer operating multiple stores on Oahu. Directly comparable as a Hawaii-focused hardware/lumber retailer serving contractors and DIY homeowners with similar product mix and island delivery model.
• HPM Building Supply: Hawaii's largest locally owned building materials retailer and lumber supplier with stores across multiple islands. Highly comparable given its focus on lumber, building materials, contractor accounts, and Hawaii-specific delivery logistics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hardwarehawaii

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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