Norfolk Hardware & Home Center

Norfolk Hardware & Home Center has been serving the Boston area since 1934. It started as a small hardware store and home center located on Norfolk Street in Mattapan by Ben and Lena Rosen. Over the years, the store has expanded to carry a wide range of products, including plumbing supplies, paint, window treatments, building materials, and kitchen cabinets. Today, the company occupies a building in Boston with over 40,000 square feet of retail, showroom, and warehouse space, boasting millions of dollars of inventory in stock at all times.

As part of the Norfolk Companies and owned by the same family, Norfolk Hardware has over 150 employees and serves tens of thousands of customers, including retail homeowners, commercial contractors, housing authorities, and property management companies. The addition of Norfolk Kitchen and Bath showrooms and a countertop shop has further expanded the company's offerings, leading to a strong presence in New England, reaching all over the East Coast.

The company's slogan, "Big Enough to Serve You, Small Enough to Know You," reflects its commitment to both scale and personalized service. Overall, Norfolk Hardware & Home Center has demonstrated adaptability, growth, and a strong foothold in its market, making it an interesting potential investment opportunity for VCs seeking stable, established businesses with room for continued expansion.