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“We maintain our honesty and
integrity of operations in
providing the best service
and products we can.” |
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OUR LEGACY OF EXCELLENCEBuilders Hardware, Inc. was founded in 1954 upon traditional American work ethic and values, unmatched determination, and strong bonds of family and faith.
Our founder, Les Godwin, only asked for a job one time in his life and that was when he was at the industrious young age of 7. That first job was delivering magazines for Collier Magazine. In 1946, at age 14, he worked for Hart Machinery and Concrete as assistant controller. In November of 1946, Les began working for his father, Hale Godwin, in his Home Builders Supply business. He learned the business quickly and worked hard. In 1952, Les joined the Elite Core of the Adjutant General’s Corps and served during the Korean War.
After working from an early age, learning business management principles, and serving his country in time of war, Les was ready to start his own business. In 1954, he decided to become a distributor and ship products to dealers from his own warehouse. He chose this channel of business because he did not want to compete with his father’s retail business. Builder’s Hardware has been thriving as a family-owned and -operated business ever since.
Les is still at the helm after 50-plus years of unfaltering stewardship. His sons, Jesse and Joel, run the daily operations as Vice Presidents. From their headquarters and warehouse complex in Tampa, Florida they continue to serve the needs of builder supply businesses and retailers across the state. Over the years Builders Hardware has excelled at developing and manufacturing its own line of quality door components that are specifically suited to the codes and demands of Florida home building.
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