MOORE LUMBER HISTORY

In 1946, William Sr. founded a planning operation in Shawnee, CO. With a passion for creating high-quality wood products, William Sr. started the business in a small workshop with just a few employees.

The following year, in 1947, William Sr. expanded his business by opening the first Moore Lumber Co. in Bailey, CO. The new business focused on selling lumber and building materials to contractors and do-it-yourselfers in the area.

As the demand for building materials grew in the post-war era, so did the success of Moore Lumber Co. William Sr. invested in new equipment, hired additional staff, and opened several more locations in Colorado over the years.

In 1951, the company officially changed its name to Moore Lumber & Hardware, reflecting its expanded focus on providing not just lumber, but also a wide range of hardware and building supplies to its customers.

In 1972, William Jr. joined the family business, bringing with him a fresh perspective and a commitment to modernizing and expanding the company’s operations. Under his leadership, Moore Lumber & Hardware continued to grow and evolve, adding new products and services to meet the changing needs of its customers.

In 1982, Moore Lumber & Hardware expanded once again, opening a new location in Castle Rock, CO. The new store quickly became a popular destination for contractors, builders, and homeowners in the area, offering a wide range of building materials and hardware supplies.

In 1990, Moore Lumber & Hardware expanded further by opening a new location in Elizabeth, CO. The new store offered the same high-quality products and exceptional customer service that customers had come to expect from Moore Lumber & Hardware.

In 1997, Moore Lumber & Hardware became affiliated with Ace Hardware, a leading retailer-owned cooperative in the hardware industry. This affiliation allowed the company to expand its product lines even further and offer customers access to a wider range of hardware and home improvement products.

In 2001, Moore Lumber & Hardware expanded once again, opening a new location in Bennett, CO. The new store offered the same high-quality products and exceptional customer service that customers had come to expect from Moore Lumber & Hardware, and quickly became a popular destination for contractors, builders, and homeowners in the area.

In 2008, William III joined the family business, bringing with him new ideas and a fresh perspective. Under his leadership, Moore Lumber & Hardware continued to expand and grow. In early 2013, the company opened a new location in Pine, CO, offering the same high-quality products and exceptional customer service that customers had come to expect from Moore Lumber & Hardware.

In 2015, Moore Lumber & Hardware bought out Douglas Lumber in Castle Rock, CO. This acquisition helped the company expand its presence in the Castle Rock area, and allowed it to better serve the needs of its customers in that community.

In 2020, Moore Lumber & Hardware’s Castle Rock location completed an expansion and became an Ace Hardware store. This move allowed the store to offer a wider range of products and services to its customers, while still providing the same high-quality service and expertise that had made it a trusted name in the community.

Today, Moore Lumber & Hardware remains a family-owned and operated business with multiple locations throughout Colorado. The company remains committed to its core values of quality, service, and integrity, and continues to be a trusted source for all of the building materials, hardware, and home improvement needs of its customers. The HBSDealer Top 150 leaderboard for 2023, which includes and tracks leaders in hardware and building supply, recognized Moore Lumber & Hardware as one of the top performers.