R. A. Graham Co., Inc.

What R. A. Graham Co., Inc. does

R. A. Graham Co., Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned wholesale hardware distributor headquartered at 143 Clark St, Rochdale, Massachusetts, serving the New England region since 1979. The company distributes residential and commercial hardware, paint sundries, hand tools and power tool accessories, fasteners, sealants, adhesives, tapes, seasonal goods, and miscellaneous supplies to professional contractors, hardware retailers, and property/facility managers. Go-to-market is sales-led B2B wholesale with registered customer accounts and organization-level Company Access Codes that unlock tiered pricing; an e-commerce platform (built and hosted by Aldrich Web Solutions, Inc.) supports catalog browsing across 252 product pages, plus QuickOrder, Order Uploader, Favorites, and Shop by Manufacturer functionality for high-velocity reordering.

The business operates as a regional middleman between branded manufacturers — including Emtek, Baldwin, Schlage, Von Morris, Vaughan & Bushnell, Acorn Manufacturing, Diablo/Freud, AJC, and Messmer's — and small-business end buyers. Revenue mechanics are based on wholesale margin on physical goods with multi-year account relationships and contract-tier pricing, rather than subscription or licensing. There is no disclosed revenue, no outside funding, and no parent company; ownership is concentrated in the founding family. The company markets primarily through its own website and blog content focused on family-business values and customer service, with no explicit paid acquisition channels identified.

Technology surface area is limited to standard e-commerce, account management, and online catalog tools. The company does not disclose any proprietary technology beyond the integration of the Aldrich Web Solutions platform, nor any AI/ML, API, mobile app, or integration capabilities. Customer support is delivered via phone (800-333-3933), email ([email protected]), and an in-house showroom, with operating hours of 8:00 AM-5:00 PM and 24/7 online order placement for registered accounts.

Name

R. A. Graham Co., Inc.

Legal name

R. A. Graham

Website

https://ragraham.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

R. A. Graham Co., Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned wholesale hardware distributor in Rochdale, Massachusetts that has supplied contractors, retailers, and property managers across New England with hardware, tools, fasteners, sealants, and seasonal goods since 1979.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Hardware Distribution: Wholesale distribution of hardware products including residential hardware, commercial hardware, paint sundries, tools and accessories, fasteners, sealants, adhesives, tapes, seasonal goods, and miscellaneous goods to professional contractors, hardware retailers, and building professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

R. A. Graham Co., Inc. is a third-generation family-owned wholesale hardware distributor that sells residential hardware, commercial hardware, paint sundries, tools and accessories, fasteners, sealants, adhesives, tapes, miscellaneous goods, and seasonal goods to professional contractors, hardware retailers, and building supply dealers across New England. The company operates an account-based e-commerce platform with organizational pricing tiers, bulk ordering tools, and downloadable price lists, supported by a physical showroom in Rochdale, Massachusetts.

Product overview

R. A. Graham Co., Inc. is a wholesale hardware distributor serving the New England region since 1979. The company operates an e-commerce platform offering a broad portfolio of hardware products across multiple categories including Residential Hardware (locks, hinges, sliding and folding hardware, home accessories), Commercial Hardware (hinges, pulls and plates, padlocks, key blanks), Paint Sundries (brushes, rollers, painters tape, accessories), Tools and Accessories (power tool accessories, hand tools, caulking guns), Fasteners (staples, rivets, nails), Sealants/Adhesives/Tapes (glues, silicone, sealants, foams), Miscellaneous Goods (safety workwear, flags, wood and veneer, cleaners), and Seasonal Goods (snow shovels, weatherization, tarps). The platform includes internal ordering tools such as QuickOrder for bulk ordering, Order Uploader for file uploads, Favorites lists, and Shop by Manufacturer browsing. The company is a third-generation family-owned business operating from Rochdale, MA, and also features a Spring Road Show seasonal product showcase.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Hardware Wholesale residential hardware including locks, hinges, sliding and folding door hardware, and home accessories, sold to contractors and retailers in New England.
• Commercial Hardware Wholesale commercial-grade hardware including hinges, pulls and plates, padlocks, and key blanks, distributed to contractors and hardware retailers.
• Paint Sundries Wholesale painting supplies including brushes, rollers, painters tape, and accessories, distributed to painting contractors and hardware retailers.
• Tools and Accessories Wholesale hand tools, power tool accessories, caulking guns, and accessory parts distributed to contractors and retailers.
• Fasteners Wholesale hardware fasteners including staples and staplers, rivets, nails, and other fastening products for construction and trade use.
• Sealants, Adhesives, and Tapes Wholesale sealants, adhesives, glues, silicone products, foams, and tapes distributed to contractors and trade customers.
• Miscellaneous Goods Wholesale miscellaneous hardware goods including safety and workwear, flags, wood and veneer, and cleaners and lubricants.
• Seasonal Goods Wholesale seasonal products including snow shovels and tools, outerwear and heaters, weatherization supplies, and tarps for New England contractors and retailers.
• Spring Road Show Annual seasonal product showcase featuring Acorn, AJC, Atlas, American Brush, and other spring/summer product lines for trade customers.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered featured supplier, core supplier and technology partner.

• Emtek Products Incfeatured supplierOthersFeatured manufacturer partner supplying high-quality hardware products including locks and door hardware. Products featured on the R. A. Graham website as a preferred supplier.
• Baldwin Hardwarefeatured supplierOthersFeatured manufacturer partner specializing in decorative and architectural hardware. Showcased as a key brand on the R. A. Graham website.
• Schlagefeatured supplierOthersFeatured supplier of residential and commercial locks including the Schlage Plymouth Passage and Schlage Barn Door products. Featured as Supplier of the Month.
• Diablo (Freud America Inc)featured supplierOthersFeatured manufacturer of power tool accessories including saw blades. Diablo Demo Blade featured as a best seller.
• AJC (American Jackson Corporation)featured supplierOthersFeatured manufacturer of specialty tools including AJC Shingle Ripper/Slate Ripper featured as a best seller in the product catalog.
• Acorn Manufacturingfeatured supplierOthersFeatured manufacturer partner with dedicated category in the Spring Road Show product line.
• Von Morris (Eric Morris & Company)core supplierOthersCore supplier of precision hinges including mortise hinges, cabinet hinges, and screen door hardware. Multiple products across the catalog sourced from this manufacturer.
• Vaughan & Bushnellfeatured supplierOthersFeatured manufacturer of hand tools including hammers, framing tools, and replacement handles. Multiple products including California Framer Hammers and claw hammers in the catalog.
• Messmer's (Messmers)featured supplierOthersFeatured brand partner with dedicated promotional section on the homepage as part of the three-photo featured brands display.
• Aldrich Web Solutions, Inc.technology partnerTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner powering the R. A. Graham e-commerce platform and website infrastructure.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• SRS Distribution: SRS Distribution is one of the largest building products distributors in the U.S., serving contractors and dealers with roofing, drywall, hardware, and complementary products. It is a broader incumbent in the building products distribution channel that overlaps with R. A. Graham's contractor and dealer customer base.
• Do it Best Corp. Do it Best is a U.S. hardware/home center cooperative with thousands of member stores. While it operates at much larger scale, it engages in the same wholesale distribution of hardware, tools, paint, and seasonal goods to retail dealers that R. A. Graham serves.
• True Value Company: True Value is a hardware cooperative serving thousands of independent retailers nationwide. It is a broader incumbent in the same distribution-to-dealer channel that R. A. Graham operates in, with overlapping product categories and customer types.
• Ace Hardware: Ace Hardware is one of the largest hardware retailer cooperatives in the U.S., distributing hardware, tools, paint, and seasonal goods through thousands of stores. It overlaps with R. A. Graham's dealer and contractor customer base and product assortment, though at far greater scale.

Direct peers

• Orgill: Orgill is the largest independent hardlines distributor in the U.S., serving hardware retailers, lumberyards, and home centers across North America. It is a direct comparable to R. A. Graham as a wholesale hardware distributor selling residential/commercial hardware, tools, and paint sundries to dealer and contractor customers.
• House-Hasson Hardware: House-Hasson is a regional wholesale hardware distributor serving the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic with hardware, tools, plumbing, electrical, and paint supplies. It is directly comparable to R. A. Graham in business model, customer base (hardware retailers and contractors), and product categories.
• Hardware Wholesalers, Inc. (HWI): HWI is an Indiana-based wholesale distributor serving independent hardware retailers, lumberyards, and home centers across the Midwest. Like R. A. Graham, it is a multi-generational family-owned regional wholesaler distributing hardware, tools, paint sundries, and seasonal goods.
• Tanner Bolt & Screw: Tanner Bolt & Screw is a regional wholesale distributor of fasteners, hardware, and tools serving the Northeast U.S. Like R. A. Graham, it focuses on contractor and dealer customers with a multi-category product lineup including fasteners, anchors, and hand tools.
• Midwest Fastener: Midwest Fastener is a wholesale distributor of fasteners and related hardware serving hardware stores, lumberyards, and industrial customers. It is comparable to R. A. Graham's fasteners category and overall wholesale distribution motion to dealers and home centers.

Others

• Aldrich Web Solutions: Aldrich Web Solutions is the technology partner that powers the R. A. Graham e-commerce platform. It is an enabling/ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, but is directly relevant as the infrastructure vendor for R. A. Graham's digital ordering capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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