About Us
Our Heritage and Commitment
Ed Lewis started his career as a territory salesman for Belknap Hardware. His commitment to the business led him to start ELSCO in 1974. ELSCO has been a consistent industry icon for more than five decades, developing trusted relationships with the industry's top retailers, such as Do it Best®, True Value, Ace Hardware and Orgill.
Ed's enthusiasm for relationship building and offering superior support in all that ELSCO does is what has caused the company and its subsidiaries to prosper throughout the years. With his son, Edwin Lewis, being brought aboard in 1997, the company has grown into an even superior strategic partner. With Edwin at the helm, the team is empowered to generate increased sales and productivity results through the implementation of sales data and market intelligence, yielding steady growth for our partners.
Our seasoned data analytics, field sales, marketing, and customer care experts understand that flexibility and effectiveness are the keys to success today in the marketplace. That's why we tailor to your specific needs so you can outmaneuver industry challenges and discover new means of driving your business forward. Place your trust in our tradition, experience, and commitment to drive your business forward. Join ELSCO to unlock the full potential of your retail business.
Vendor/Partner Testimonials
Jason Hoffmeister
NATIONAL SALES MANAGER, CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT DIVISION
“ELSCO has proven to be an invaluable partner in managing our hardware channel business. They represent our program with integrity and have delivered an impressive track record of growth.”
Bruce Fischer
VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES
“The ELSCO organization provides a clear competitive advantage to the companies they represent. Their business foundation is building great relationships, providing consistent professional sales support, and investing in a field sales service team that is on the front line, driving results every day. That they are a pleasure to work with is a pretty nice bonus.”
