Hartville Hardware Acquires Dutchcraft Truss & Component
The Ohio hardware firm expands its building materials portfolio by acquiring the Minerva-based truss manufacturer.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Healthcare
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Hartville Hardware & Lumber has officially acquired Dutchcraft Truss & Component to grow its regional building supply operations. The Minerva-based manufacturer will continue to operate under its existing name and leadership.
Why it matters
The acquisition brings together two established Ohio companies to streamline the supply chain for truss products across a three-state region. This move consolidates construction resources for residential and commercial builders in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Hartville Hardware operates a 305,000-square-foot facility, while the acquired Dutchcraft site encompasses 20,000 square feet. Dutchcraft maintains a 150-mile delivery radius for its truss products.
The players
Hartville Hardware & Lumber
An established hardware and lumber retailer based in Ohio that operates under the parent organization HRM Enterprises Inc.
Dutchcraft Truss & Component
A manufacturer of truss products located in Minerva that serves a three-state construction market.
Reggie Stoltzfus
A co-founder of Dutchcraft Truss & Component who established the business in 2004.
Jennette Stoltzfus
A co-founder of Dutchcraft Truss & Component who established the business in 2004.
The details
Dutchcraft Truss & Component, founded in 2004, provides specialized truss products to customers across three states. Hartville Hardware & Lumber, a subsidiary of HRM Enterprises Inc. established in 1972, maintains retail locations in Middlefield and Coshocton.
Timeline
Hartville Hardware & Lumber was founded in 1972.
Dutchcraft Truss & Component was founded in 2004.
The acquisition was announced on October 28, 2026.
Market Landscape
This acquisition follows the broader trend of consolidation within regional building supply chains to improve logistics and product availability. By integrating smaller specialty manufacturers, large hardware entities can better compete against national suppliers.
Customers in the region can expect continued operations from Dutchcraft Truss & Component without changes to service availability. Professional builders and contractors will continue to have access to the same truss products within the established 150-mile delivery radius.
The takeaway
Maintaining existing leadership and branding during an acquisition helps ensure a smooth transition for long-term clients. Builders should continue to work through their established regional contacts for project materials and delivery scheduling.
Further reading
Learn more about local industry updates in the Ohio Healthcare section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Record-Courier.
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