Williamston Ace Hardware & Rental

Specialties

Williamston Ace Hardware & Rental is a family owned business serving the communities of Williamston, Pelzer, Piedmont, and Belton, South Carolina. Our primary business is comprised of offering a complete line of general hardware merchandise. In addition to the traditional lines available in most hardware stores, we stock Carhartt clothing, Georgia and Rocky Boot footwear, HTH pool chemicals, and an extensive small engine parts department with trained staff offering a wide variety of repair services. We also have an extensive line of equipment available for rent to meet the needs of both contractors and homeowners.

Our extended services to our customers continue with a 70 unit self-​storage facility which offers 4 sizes of mini warehouses available for rent on a monthly basis. So, as you can see, Williamston Ace Hardware & Rental is far more than your ordinary hardware store.

History

Established in 1925.

Williamston Ace Hardware & Rental was founded in 1925 by J.L. Simpson. The company is currently owned by Jim Simpson, the grandson of J.L. Simpson. Jim’s father, Mike, operated the business until his death in 1966. Jim’s mother, Helen, then continued the business after her husband’s death, at age 41, until their son Jim returned from earning a degree from Clemson University in 1972. Helen remained active in the family’s business until she retired at the age of 82. Jim’s son Mike is now the fourth generation of the Simpson family to continue in the business. Mike graduated with honors from Tusculum College in Greeneville, Tennessee with a degree in Business Administration.

The company has made many changes through the years to serve the evolving needs of the community it serves. From a cotton gin, lumber yard and general building supply outlet, the company has evolved into a complete modern hardware store with an extensive line of rental equipment. The one thing that has remained const

Meet the Business Owner

James M. S.

Business Owner

Jim Simpson continues multiple generations of ownership within this family owned, local business.