A Vermont hardware store with locations in Burlington, Colchester, Essex, South Burlington,
and Springfield.

The first location was founded in 1942 by Eric R. Bibens, a builder of fine homes up until 1972, at which point he decided to expand the retail store to 6,500 square feet and close the construction division.  The store was under the Service Star Hardware co-op until 1982 when current owner, Eric R. Bibens II purchased the business from his father and converted it to ACE Hardware.  In 1986 the original property was sold, re-opening in a newly constructed 18,000 square foot lot, with a 12,500 square foot retail space, of which remains in operation today.

To be continued...