Home Hardware Co-Founder, Walter J. Hachborn, Inducted into the Order of the Business Hall of Fame

ST. JACOBS, ON, May 5, 2015 /CNW/ - Home Hardware Stores Limited congratulates Walter J. Hachborn, Co-Founder of Home Hardware Stores Limited, on his induction as a Companion of the Order of the Business Hall of Fame last evening at a ceremony in Toronto. Established in 1979 by the Junior Achievement of Canada Foundation, the award celebrates the extraordinary lifetime achievements of Canada's foremost business owners.

Over the course of his almost 80 year career, Walter dedicated his life to a vision of helping Canadians grow their businesses while maintaining individual ownership. His leadership and entrepreneurialism have had tremendous impact on the national hardware industry and the survival of the independent home improvement retailer in Canada.

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"Walter's innovation, hard work and commitment has led him to be recognized by many as a true Canadian business legend. Walter's reach extends past just Home Hardware - he has influenced the Canadian hardware industry as a whole."

-     Paul Straus, President Home Hardware Stores Limited

"Our Inductees are leading examples of achievement in business and in life. By celebrating these remarkable individuals we will inspire young Canadians to develop the business skills that they need to become Canada's next generation of leaders."

-     Keith Publicover, President and CEO, Junior Achievement of Canada.

The award was accepted by Paul Straus, President of Home Hardware Stores Limited on behalf of Walter Hachborn. The 2015 Class of Companions also include  André Bérard, Corporate Director, National Bank of Canada; N. Murray Edwards, Chairman, Canadian Natural Resources Limited and Heather Reisman, Chair & CEO, Indigo Books & Music Inc.

About Home Hardware Stores Limited

Home Hardware Stores Limited is Canada's largest Dealer-owned hardware, lumber, building materials and furniture cooperative with close to 1,100 stores under the Home Hardware, Home Building Centre, Home Hardware Building Centre and Home Furniture banners with annual retail sales of nearly $5.7 billion. Founded in 1964 in rural St. Jacobs, Ontario, Home Hardware remains 100% Canadian owned and operated. Through the Home Hardware network, Dealer-Owners have access to 100,000 quality, brand name and private label products, a state-of-the-art distribution system and extensive marketing and training programs. Offering a mix of tradition and innovation, Home Hardware Stores Limited has received designation as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures and Best Managed Companies and is committed to providing local communities with superior service and expert advice. More information about the company is available at homehardware.ca.

SOURCE Home Hardware Stores Limited

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Jessica Kuepfer, Public Relations, Home Hardware Stores Limited, [phone] ext. 6676, [email protected]