Leaders in quality and service … since 1920
One of Teesside’ s best-known businesses continues to provide outstanding service from the heart of Middlesbrough nearly 100 years after its foundation.
With its origins established in architectural and building ironmongery, Hardware Supply provides solutions for commercial and residential property development under its two departments- HS Interiors, the bathrooms and kitchens specialist, and Hardware Supply Co, specialising in building and architectural ironmongery.
Formed in 1920 when Teesside’ s shipyards and steelworks were helping to build the world, the company is now the epitome of a 21st Century business, providing bespoke, contemporary services and products to customers from across the region and beyond.
Under the careful leadership of managing director Paul Faulkner, the family-run business retains the same dedication to providing a personalised service that Paul’ s grandfather Algie and father Doug held close to their hearts.
“ We’ ve come a long way since the early days of Hardware Supply in Marsh Road in Middlesbrough, where I spent my weekends as an eight-year-old helping out my father and grandfather,” says Paul.
Back in the 1950s and‘ 60s, the firm boasted the largest fireplace display in the north of England, and they then became the name for Jacuzzi baths.“ We were Jacuzzi’ s biggest UK customer and apparently in their top three across the whole of Europe,” recalls Paul.“ Teesside had more Jacuzzi baths that anywhere else in the entire country!”
“ We were Jacuzzi’ s biggest UK customer and apparently in their top three across the whole of Europe. Teesside had more Jacuzzi baths than anywhere else in the entire country!”
But Middlesbrough and Teesside have evolved, as has the company. Paul explains:“ We started supplying many kitchens to local developers and contractors modernising property in the early‘ 70s, which led to expansion, the formation of HS Interiors and our relocation to St John’ s Gate on North Ormesby Road in 1986."
HS Interiors offers bespoke bathroom and kitchens to suit any home and lifestyle with services covering technical drawings, 3D designs, project management, full installation and supply only.
It’ s a philosophy that ensures HS can always deliver the perfect kitchen or bathroom designed specifically to meet each customer’ s personal requirements from start to finish.
“ The market has become more competitive,” says Paul.“ But we’ ve remained true to our independent roots, giving the customer what they want and a bespoke service that other larger firms can’ t match.”
HS pride themselves in offering only the highest quality products, working with reputable brands and specialist local craftsmen.
Their impressive two-storey Middlesbrough showroom is home to more than 60 stunning bathroom and kitchen displays showcasing leading products sourced from across Europe including Duravit, Jacuzzi, Vitra, Imperial, Kudos, Majestic, Hansgrohe, Aqualisa, Utopia and many more.
Their innovative kitchen displays feature quality German furniture from Rational, Neff appliances, Franke sinks and a range of Granite, Silestone and Corian worktops.
Paul explains:“ It’ s a complicated industry and brand awareness for bathroom and kitchen products is ranked lower than other retail brands. Our customers tell us how confusing it becomes trawling through the