Hardware Will Keep Dad Happy
Illawarra Mercury
Tuesday August 28, 2001
Every day is Father's Day at Hardex Hardware Plus.
In fact, according to managing director Theo Tummers, the Fairy Meadow store was like a ``toy shop" for big kids.
The only difference was that the ``toys" were more suited to grown-ups and included things such as drills, hammers and saws.
He said buying power or hand tools was a must for those people who really wanted to be in their dad's good books this Sunday, Father's Day.
``We pride ourselves on providing a large range and carry more than 250 tool items, from power to hand tools," Mr Tummers said.
``We have a huge range of hardware products and believe strongly in good, old-fashioned one-on-one customer service.
``Our diverse range of products includes a small automotive section and people can also come here to get all their gas supplies and car batteries as we are distributors for Boc Gases and Apollo Batteries."
Mr Tummers said that if people were unsure of what to get their father, they could always opt for a gift certificate and let him come and browse and then choose something he likes.
``We have great gift ideas ranging from things such as shifters and spanners to work benches and wheelbarrows," he said.
``Leading up to Father's Day we'll have a number of specials running on a range of hardware lines."
While not as big as other hardware stores, Hardex Hardware Plus still carried a huge range of products and importantly rewarded its loyal customers with quality customer service.
``We're proud of being a little independent hardware store which specialises in product knowledge and service," Mr Tummers said.
The company, which has been successfully operating for the past 14 years, is also a member of a group of independent companies called The Heavy Builders Traders.
Mr Tummers said as the group had 75 members throughout Australia its purchasing power was very strong.
``This has allowed us to be able to compete against the larger hardware companies and in turn pass on savings to our customers," he said.
© 2001 Illawarra Mercury
