Early Beginnings
Since December 1, 1945, Preston Hardware has been a proud community-minded business in Ottawa. From hardware to wine-making supplies to elegant bathroom fixtures, Preston Hardware celebrates its 65th anniversary as one of Ottawa’s most successful retailers. Thanks to the loyalty of its customers, Preston Hardware has grown to become Canada’s largest independent hardware store.
Toolfest Celebrates 17 Years as Ottawa’s Biggest and Best Tool Show
On August 24 and 25, 2011, Preston Hardware celebrated the 17th Anniversary of Toolfest: Ottawa’s biggest and best tool show. To commemorate this considerable achievement, this article looks at how Toolfest has evolved over the years.
Keeping It in the Family: Secrets to Success
As any business owner will tell you, balancing family life and work life is a major challenge. For the last 65 years, Preston Hardware has taken great pride in being a family business. From its humble beginnings as a local neighbourhood shop to its growth and expansion into one of Canada’s largest independent hardware stores, Preston Hardware has always had a family feeling and focus..