Our Story
In 1955, Anna Mae Nienberg and her brother Tom, shared a general
hardware and farm machinery business in the little town of Glandorf,
Ohio. Soon the two businesses grew too big for their combined location
so Anna Mae moved her hardware division across the street to our current location
at 117 South Main Street. Originally specializing in milk separators,
boilers, and general plumbing wares, the business eventually redirected
its focus to plumbing, electrical, and heating supply services. In 1970, her nephew, Jack Nienberg, took over and was able to build a clientele of
tradesmen in the Putnam County area. This loyal customer base allowed him to enjoy 31 years
in the wholesale distribution business. In 1998, his nephew, Tom Nienberg,
returned home after college in Cincinnati and still operates the much
diversified business still today.