BOSTON UNIQUE INDOOR COMFORT IS NOW AN ACE HARDWARE COMPANY
Acquisition Allows the Family Business of Nearly 30 Years to Expand Enhanced Services for the Greater Boston Area and North Shore, Mass., Customers
BOSTON – February 1, 2024 – Boston Unique Indoor Comfort was acquired by Ace Hardware Home Services, paving the way toward a more efficient experience including expanded services and lower costs for the greater Boston area and North Shore, Mass., customers. The acquisition brings together two award-winning companies that understand the value of personal connection with local customers.
“Our partnership with Ace Hardware aligns perfectly with our mission to continually improve our customer service and focus on quality,” said Steve Martin, General Manager of Boston Unique Indoor Comfort. “When my father started this business nearly 30 years ago, our focus was always to create a personal relationship with our customers based on trust, reliability, and clear communication. Our experience and background paired with the helpful spirit and resources of Ace Hardware will allow us to bring a new level of service to our customers.”
With this recent acquisition, Ace expands its growing roster of services, which now include handyman services, plumbing, cooling, heating, electrical and paint. Ace is now better positioned to serve more homeowners who are seeking to have many home maintenance projects completed for them in a quality manner by trained professionals from brands they can trust.
“We believe we have a real shot at being and becoming the best, most helpful hardware stores on the planet – and – the best, most trusted provider of home preservation services for customers who are longing to fill a gaping hole in their neighborhood; namely, a brand who will stand behind the products they sell and the services they offer,” said John Venhuizen, CEO of Ace Hardware. “And, with respect to prospective job creation, the opportunity may be even larger. In fact, we consider it our duty to offer people the opportunity – even without a college degree – for a meaningful and fulfilling life, skillfully working with their hands – and their head – to repair and replace, to preserve and protect, and to fortify and beautify the largest asset most people own: their home.”
Boston Unique Indoor Comfort was opened by Donald Martin in 1995. His son Steve Martin continues to manage the business today which specializes in full-service HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance services for residential homes including extensive experience with older homes in the Boston area. Projects include air-conditioning, ducted & ductless heat pumps, high efficiency gas furnaces, hot water and steam boilers. Boston Unique Indoor Comfort prides itself on its reputation for outstanding customer service, a passion it shares with parent company Ace Hardware.
About Boston Unique Indoor Comfort, An Ace Hardware Company
Boston Unique Indoor Comfort is a leading HVAC contractor in the Greater Boston and North Shore, MA area, serving customers for 30 years. They build personal relationships with their customers based on trust, reliability, and constant communication. From the initial quote and a “what to expect” email, their goal is to make customers feel comfortable before the work even begins. For more information, visit www.bostonuic.com.
About Ace Hardware
Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with over 5,800 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 60 countries. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico. Ace also owns Ace Hardware Home Services, a collection of local service companies with experienced professionals dedicated to helping homeowners complete home maintenance tasks. Since 1924, Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and known as the place with the Helpful Hardware Folks. For more information, visit acehardware.com or newsroom.acehardware.com.