Midwest Wholesale Hardware

What Midwest Wholesale Hardware does

Midwest Wholesale Hardware is a Kansas City, Missouri-based wholesale distributor of commercial hardware products, operating in the trade channel since 1987 with a workforce of 101-250 employees. The company distributes a comprehensive portfolio of professional-grade door hardware and security products across ten major categories: commercial locks, residential locks/hardware, door controls, exit devices and trim, automotive locks and keys, electronic access control, cylinders and key blanks, padlocks, hinges/pivots, and door trim and accessories. Its authorized distribution relationships span leading manufacturers including Schlage, LCN, Von Duprin, Alarm Lock, HES Electric Strikes, Corbin Russwin, Norton, Select Hinges, Master Lock, Hager, and Kwikset, supporting claims of the industry's most comprehensive brand offering with deep in-stock SKU availability (e.g., 4,266 units of the JD60 deadbolt, 2,647 units of the 4040XP door closer).

The business operates a sales-led B2B go-to-market targeting professional locksmiths, contract hardware distributors, building material suppliers, glass and aluminum installers, security integrators, and wholesale/retailers. Customers access discounted trade pricing only after login or registration on the company's e-commerce platform, which provides real-time inventory visibility, order tracking, and self-service ordering, complemented by inside phone sales (888-362-0750) and periodic industry training events. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware product sales with no disclosed subscription, recurring, or SaaS component; pricing is quote-based and not publicly listed. Beyond product distribution, the company offers value-added services including keying services (restricted systems, master keying), project estimating, glass services, electronic access control support, and multi-family housing solutions, positioning specialized technical expertise as a differentiator against pure-play distributors.

Name

Midwest Wholesale Hardware

Legal name

Banner Solutions

Website

https://midwestwholesale.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Midwest Wholesale Hardware is a Kansas City-based wholesale distributor (founded 1987) of commercial door hardware and security products, serving locksmiths, hardware distributors, building material suppliers, installers, and security integrators across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Hardware Distribution

NAICS

Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (42371), Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4237)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware (5072), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Automotive, Tools & Industrial Supplies (B2B) (CRAEAEAH)

Keywords

• Wholesale hardware distribution
• Commercial door hardware
• Door hardware supply
• Commercial locks wholesale
• Door security products

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Revenue generated from selling door hardware and security products including locks, exit devices, door controls, electronic access control systems, padlocks, hinges, and related accessories to professional trade customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Midwest Wholesale Hardware is a wholesale distributor of commercial door hardware and security products, stocking a comprehensive multi-category assortment that includes commercial and residential locks, door controls, exit devices and trim, electronic access control systems, cylinders and key blanks, padlocks, hinges/pivots, door trim and accessories, and automotive lock products. The company sells these products to professional trade customers via an e-commerce storefront with login-based pricing, real-time inventory visibility, and order tracking, supplemented by phone sales and complementary services such as keying, project estimating, glass services, electronic access control services, and multi-family solutions.

Product overview

Banner Solutions is a door hardware and security products distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional-grade mechanical and electronic security products. The company operates as a multi-category product platform with major product categories including Commercial Locks, Residential Locks/Hardware, Door Controls, Exit Devices And Trim, Automotive, Electronic Access Control, Cylinders and Key Blanks, Padlocks, Hinges/Pivots, and Door Trim and Accessories. Featured products span leading brands such as Schlage Residential, LCN, Alarm Lock, Von Duprin, HES Electric Strikes, Corbin Russwin, Select Hinges, Norton, and Door Scope. The company serves locksmiths, contract hardware distributors, building material suppliers, glass and aluminum installers, security integrators, and wholesale/retailers. Services include keying services, project estimating, glass services, electronic access control services, and multi-family solutions, combining dependable logistics with specialized technical expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Locks Comprehensive range of commercial-grade locking solutions including auxiliary locks, cylindrical locks, deadbolt locks, electronic cylindrical locks, electronic mortise locks, interconnected locks, mortise locks, push button locks, storefront locks, and tubular locks, sold to professional trade customers such as locksmiths and contract hardware distributors.
• Residential Locks/Hardware Home security and hardware solutions including deadbolts, electronic handlesets, electronic locks, knob and lever locksets, mortise locksets, hinges, key blanks, key management systems, keypad/touchscreen locks, general hardware, closet organization, and connected home solutions, distributed to trade buyers for residential projects.
• Door Controls Door control products including surface mounted closers, concealed closers, electrified closers/holders, electromagnetic holders/releases, floor closers, overhead holders/stops, power operators, specialty closers, and closer parts/accessories, distributed to commercial hardware buyers.
• Exit Devices and Trim Exit devices and trim solutions including concealed vertical rod cable devices, device trims, dummy devices, electronic devices/trims, mortise devices, mullions, multi-point latching systems, rim devices, surface vertical rod devices, and exit parts/accessories, distributed to commercial hardware buyers.
• Automotive Locks and Keys Automotive locks, keys, remotes and accessories including auto locks, automotive tools and accessories, chips, keys and remotes, and RV/trailer products, distributed to locksmiths and automotive security trade customers.
• Electronic Access Control Electronic access control systems including access control systems, door operators, egress devices, electric locking devices, electric strikes, electrified cylindrical and mortise locks, gate hardware, hospitality solutions, intercom systems, legacy systems, maglocks, power supplies, smart home, multi-family, and integrated standalone products, distributed to security integrators and commercial hardware buyers.
• Cylinders and Key Blanks Cylinder and key blank products including cylindrical lever and knob cylinders, cylinder parts, deadbolt cylinders, IC cores and shells, key accessories, key blanks, key storage, keying kits, mortise cylinders, padlock cylinders, profile cylinders, rim cylinders, and specialty cylinders, distributed to locksmiths and security trade customers.
• Padlocks Padlock solutions including Bluetooth padlocks, combination padlocks, conventional keyed padlocks, gun locks, hasps and bolts, interchangeable core padlocks, locker locks, lockout tagout devices, padlock parts, rekeyable padlock cylinders, and security chain and cables, distributed to locksmiths and commercial buyers.
• Hinges and Pivots Hinge and pivot products including commercial hinges, continuous hinges, electrified hinges/pivots, hinge/pivot parts, pivots, residential hinges, specialty hinges/pivots, and spring hinges, distributed to commercial and residential hardware trade customers.
• Door Trim and Accessories Door trim and accessory products including accessory hardware, astragals/rain drip guard, door bars, door knockers/viewers, door stops/holders, fire door accessories, flush bolts/coordinators, flush pulls, functional hardware, gasketing/weatherstripping, hands-free pulls, house numbers, kick/protection plates/edges, push bars/pulls/plates, signage, surface bolts/latches/catches, thresholds/door bottoms, and wrap arounds, distributed to commercial hardware trade customers.
• Keying Services Expert keying services including restricted systems and master keying overflow, delivered with accuracy and quick turnaround to locksmiths and security trade customers.
• Project Estimating Professional project estimating services that help trade customers plan and budget door hardware projects and prepare bids.
• Glass Services Specialized glass services for glass and aluminum installers using door hardware products on glass storefront and entry system projects.
• Electronic Access Control Services Electronic access control installation and support services provided to security integrators to help deploy electronic security solutions.
• Multi-family Services Specialized multi-family housing security solutions and services supporting hardware procurement for multi-family residential projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4266 units in stock for JD60 Deadbolt, 2647 units for 4040XP Series Door Closer
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Allegion: A leading global manufacturer of security products and door hardware (Schlage, LCN, Von Duprin, Ives). It is comparable as both a supplier to and competitive force in the door hardware distribution channel that Banner Solutions serves.
• McMaster-Carr: Large industrial supply distributor known for exceptional e-commerce, real-time inventory, and rapid fulfillment. Comparable as a digitally-enabled B2B distributor setting customer expectations for self-service ordering that Banner Solutions must match.
• dormakaba: Major access solutions manufacturer offering door hardware, electronic access, and key systems. Comparable as a brand owner competing for the same lock-and-door-hardware spec decisions that Banner Solutions' customers face.
• Grainger: Major broadline industrial MRO distributor offering facility maintenance, hardware, and security products to commercial and institutional buyers. Comparable as a large-scale B2B distribution competitor with overlap in commercial hardware and access categories.
• ASSA ABLOY: Global leader in access solutions and door hardware manufacturing (Corbin Russwin, Sargent, HES, Adams Rite). Comparable as a major brand owner whose products flow through Banner Solutions and whose direct distribution strategy competes with independent distributors.

Direct peers

• Hager Companies: Manufacturer and distributor of door hardware including hinges, locks, and exit devices serving the same contract hardware and locksmith channels that Banner Solutions targets. Closely aligned product portfolio and customer base.
• Don Jo Manufacturing: Manufacturer and distributor of door hardware accessories, including wrap-around plates, astragals, and protective hardware. Comparable as a specialty door hardware supplier/distributor serving security installers and locksmiths.
• LockNet (by Security Lock Distributors): Door hardware and locksmith supply distributor offering keying, hardware, and electronic access products to professional locksmith and security integrator channels. Comparable product mix and trade customer focus.
• Midwest Wholesale Hardware: Kansas City, Mo.-based wholesale distributor of commercial hardware products serving trade customers. Direct peer with overlapping product categories (door hardware, locks, commercial supplies) and similar geographic and customer footprint.
• IDN Hardware Sales: Wholesale distributor of door hardware, locksmith supplies, and security products serving professional locksmiths, security dealers, and institutional buyers. Closely comparable B2B distribution model and customer segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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