Morganton Ace Hardware

Specialties

Morganton Hardware is committed to being the Helpful Place for hardware, plumbing, tools, grills, garden and more by offering our customers knowledgeable advice, helpful service and quality products.

History

Established in 1896.

Morganton Hardware was begun by J.F. McGimsey Sr. on Union Street in downtown Morganton North Carolina in 1896. The store moved to the present location on W Fleming Dr in 1997 and has been an Ace store since 2000. The current owners, Bill & Becky Branstetter, purchased the business from the McGimsey family in 2003. Craftsman Tools and Echo Power Equipment have been added. The hardware selections have been dramatically expanded and a Christmas and Seasonal shop added.

Meet the Manager

Scott C.

Manager

Scott grew up in Hickory, NC. He owned and managed a hardware store for 14 years and has either managed or worked in the business for almost 30 years now. Scott enjoys fly fishing, woodworking, grilling and recently built his own pizza oven in his back yard! During his stint in hardware, he also found time to become a Deputy Sheriff for several years. Scott’s energy is unbounded and knowledge of hardware extensive, just don’t ask him how to fix a truck!