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Six Canadian-owned Home Hardware locations seek 50 new regional manufacturers, makers and suppliers before December
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SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO, Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Southwestern Ontario Home Hardware Group has launched SW Buy Local 50, a regional initiative to showcase products from 50 new Southwestern Ontario vendors before December 2026.
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The initiative brings together six participating Home Hardware locations in Newbury, London, Chatham, Sarnia, Tilbury and West Lorne. Manufacturers, makers, growers, distributors and suppliers from across Southwestern Ontario are invited to submit products for consideration.
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“Southwestern Ontario has an incredible manufacturing, agricultural and creative business community,” said Ryan Arens, who is coordinating the initiative. “By working together across six stores, we can give regional suppliers opportunities in the communities where their products are most relevant—and potentially help them grow into additional locations.”
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The group is considering products across all merchandise categories, including:
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- Confectionery and locally produced food
- Lumber and building materials
- Hardware and tools
- Housewares and home décor
- Plumbing and electrical products
- Lighting
- Kitchen and bath
- Christmas and seasonal merchandise
- Everyday living products
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Businesses of every size are encouraged to apply, from established manufacturers and distributors to growing makers seeking their first significant retail opportunity.
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Vendors should provide a company introduction, product information, wholesale pricing, production capacity and details about where their products are manufactured or sourced.
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Products will be evaluated based on customer fit, quality, value, availability, staff feedback and applicable safety, packaging and regulatory requirements. Depending on product and market fit, selected vendors may be showcased at one, several or all six participating stores.
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“This is a positive investment in the region,” said Arens. “It’s about creating more opportunities for Southwestern Ontario businesses, developing dependable supplier relationships and giving customers more local and Canadian choices.”
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Interested vendors can email contact@homehardwarechatham.com or call 519-354-0700 and ask for Ryan Arens.
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Locally owned. Genuinely Canadian.
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Participating Locations
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McNaughton Home Hardware Building Centre
22789 Hagerty Road, Newbury, Ontario
519-693-4484
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London-East Home Hardware Building Centre
1780 Dundas Street, London, Ontario
519-455-0660
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Chatham-Kent Home Hardware Building Centre
124 Keil Drive South, Chatham, Ontario
519-354-0700
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Bluewater Home Hardware Building Centre
1272 London Road, Sarnia, Ontario
519-337-3783
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Tilbury Home Hardware Building Centre
76 Queen Street North, Tilbury, Ontario
519-682-1180
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West Lorne Home Hardware
232 Graham Street, West Lorne, Ontario
519-768-1840
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Media and Vendor Contact
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Ryan Arens
Southwestern Ontario Home Hardware Group
519-354-0700
contact@homehardwarechatham.com
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