Ace’s attempts to grow its presence in Canada date back decades. Check out the headline from our September 18, 1995 edition: “Ace still keen on Canada.” Back then, currency exchange rates posed a problem for U.S. distributors, just as they do now. Plus: Home Depot sets up an office in Western Canada, headed up by none other than James Jones (now VP at Castle); and the beginning of a fine HARDLINES tradition: our Corrections! Click here to read these nuggets from 20 years ago!
