History
Our company, then known as Ballard Hardware, opened its doors to the public on April 5th, 1952, when Lyle Hartje and Jim Freyberg bought a building on Ballard Avenue, right down the street from our current location. They put their combined experience in pipe, valves, fittings and fasteners to work in supporting our town's thriving maritime industry. Ballard Hardware gradually expanded over the decades to come. In 1965 the warehouse across the street, formerly a bowling alley and auto repair garage, was purchased. In 1977, we created our Pipe Yard after purchasing the property that housed Berg Fuel and ITT Harper. Our five-story brick warehouse was purchased in 1990 and extensively remodeled. Today, this highly recognizable building still houses our massive stock of unique on-hand products. The company has grown considerably over the years and we look forward to continuing the same traditions for many years to come. We thank all of our loyal customers!
Specialties
Ballard Industrial is an industrial supply house established in 1952. Our company is driven by a deliberate intention to resolve and respond to our customers' problems. For over 60 years, we have supplied marine, manufacturing and industrial customers with the inventory, expertise and personal service to keep their operations running smoothly. With our 45,000-square foot warehouse and 18,000-square foot pipe and steel yard, our dedicated staff of product experts, Ballard Industrial is your accessible, reliable resource for a comprehensive range of supplies, services and solutions. Our sales staff is an experienced team of industry veterans focused on delivering solutions that exceed customer expectations. Flexibility, knowledge and trust are the foundation of the long-term relationships between our dedicated sales reps and loyal customers. Please explore the Products and Services sections of our website to see the depth of our offerings. If you don't see what you need, please contact us. We believe in value over volume. The Ballard team is a dedicated partner who is always ready to help when it counts. Ballard Industrial doesn't just supply essential equipment and products; we supply solutions that create an advantage for our customers and their operations.