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Westlake Ace Hardware will acquire Augusta Ace Home Center, a family-owned business in Augusta, Ks.
Westlake Ace Hardware agreed to acquire Augusta Ace Home Center, a family-owned retailer in Augusta, Ks. The acquisition will be completed on March 1.
Augusta Ace Home Center will be rebranded as Westlake Ace Hardware after the acquisition is finalized. The store will retain current management and personnel.
Pat and Diane Herian have owned Augusta Ace Home Center for more than 20 years, having purchased the store in 2002 after Pat’s 16-year career in the retail hardware business.
“We are excited for our employees and customers that Westlake Ace Hardware is acquiring Augusta Ace Home Center. In addition to their solid reputation and strong commitment to community service, Westlake Ace’s extensive resources and focus on operational excellence will help this store grow and thrive for many years to come,” said Pat Herian.
“It’s an honor to continue the tradition of excellence Pat and Diane Herian have created with Augusta Ace Home Center. We are eager to show our new friends, neighbors, and customers in Augusta and the surrounding area how we live the Ace Helpful Promise every day,” said Joe Jeffries, president and CEO of Ace Retail Holdings, the parent company of Westlake Ace Hardware.
Established 120 years ago, Westlake Ace has been part of the Ace Hardware Cooperative since 1959. From its headquarters in the Kansas City area, the company currently owns and operates more than 170 stores in 13 states.
