Aubuchon Company Acquiring Anchor Ace Hardware in Sandwich, MA
- Ben Aubuchon
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July 23, 2026, Westminster, MA — Marine Home Center has agreed to sell its Anchor Ace Hardware store in Sandwich, MA, to the Aubuchon Company, the oldest and largest family-owned group of hardware stores in America. The store will eventually be rebranded to “Aubuchon Ace Hardware.” Marine Home Center continues to operate its flagship businesses on Nantucket, along with its Anchor Ace Hardware store in South Yarmouth, MA — both of which remain open and fully staffed.
Following an August 31st settlement, the Aubuchon Company will operate 145 stores across 12 states.
“For 34 years, the Sandwich store has been a fixture on the Upper Cape — the kind of dependable neighborhood hardware store where the team knows your name and the aisles have what you actually came in for,” said William E. Aubuchon, IV, President & CEO. “Marine Home Center built something this community has counted on for decades, and we don’t take that lightly. We’re honored they’ve trusted us to carry it forward, and we intend to earn that trust with the same care our neighbors in Sandwich have come to expect.”
“Sandwich has been an important part of our story on Cape Cod, and this decision lets us put our full focus on our core locations, including our Anchor Ace Hardware in South Yarmouth,” said Walt Spokowski, President of Marine Home Center. “We looked hard for the right steward, and Aubuchon stood out — a fourth-generation, family-run company with deep roots, real scale, and a genuine commitment to taking care of its people. Their systems, vendor relationships, and ability to invest will let the Sandwich store grow in ways a single operator can’t easily match.”
“To our Sandwich customers and team, thank you,” Walt continued. “Customers can expect the same familiar faces and a smooth transition, and over time a broader assortment and a store that keeps getting better. The Sandwich store team members have been offered roles with Aubuchon, and we are grateful for everything they have given to this store. Our hope is simple: that Sandwich flourishes for decades to come, with the resources and support to truly thrive.”
“We work hard, care for each other, and have fun,” said Will. “We’re proud to welcome the Sandwich team into our family, and we’re grateful to Marine Home Center for the care they’ve put into this store and this community. We wish them continued success on Nantucket and in South Yarmouth, and we look forward to being good neighbors on the Upper Cape for a long time to come.”
About Anchor Ace Hardware in Sandwich, MA
Anchor Ace Hardware in Sandwich has been a mainstay on the Upper Cape for 34 years. Opened to bring a full-line hardware offering to Sandwich and the surrounding towns, the store built its reputation on a friendly, knowledgeable team and a steady commitment to local homeowners, contractors, and seasonal residents. The Sandwich store is part of Marine Home Center, the Nantucket-based company that also operates Premium Plywood + Specialties and a second Anchor Ace Hardware in South Yarmouth, MA. Marine Home Center will continue to run its Nantucket operations and its South Yarmouth store following the sale.
About the Aubuchon Company
Founded in 1908 by William E. Aubuchon, Sr. in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, the Aubuchon Company is the oldest and largest family-owned chain of hardware stores in America. Now in its fourth generation under William E. Aubuchon, IV and headquartered in Westminster, Massachusetts, the Company has navigated more than a century of change, with several distinct periods of meaningful growth along the way. In September 2023, the Company opened another historic chapter by joining the Ace Hardware Cooperative, a partnership that has powered its most ambitious era of growth yet. Following the purchase of the Anchor Ace Hardware store in Sandwich, the Aubuchon Company will operate 145 stores in 12 states, predominantly under the “Aubuchon Hardware” and “Aubuchon Ace Hardware” brands, and also including “Lyndonville Ace Hardware” in Lyndonville, VT; “Village Hardware” in Alexandria, VA; “Ace Hardware” in Pennsylvania; “Cornell’s Hardware” in Eastchester, NY; “Martin’s Hardware & Building Supply” in Bristol, VT; “Campbell’s Ace Hardware” in Maine; “Zimmerman’s Ace Hardware” in Burtonsville, MD; “J.B. Hostetter & Sons Ace Hardware” in Mount Joy, PA; “Curry Ace Hardware” in Massachusetts; “Brunswick Ace Hardware” in Brunswick, MD; “Bibens Ace Hardware” in Vermont; “Woodstock Ace Home & Hardware” in Woodstock, VT; “Brown & Roberts Ace Hardware” in Brattleboro, VT; “Anco Ace Hardware” in New Jersey; “Rand’s Ace Hardware” in Plymouth, NH; “Spangler’s Ace Hardware” in Dover, PA; and “F.L. Davis Ace” in Arkansas. The Aubuchon Company’s purpose is “to make a difference by serving others,” and its mission is “Build leaders. Build culture. Serve others.” For more information about the Aubuchon Company, visit aubuchon.company. To shop online, visit hardwarestore.com.