Established in 1931, Ace Hardware Corporation is one of the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the convenience segments of the hardware industry. The company has more than 4,600 stores in all 50 states and more than 60 countries. Located in Springfield, Ill., Ace Hardware Corporation operates about 14 distribution centers in the United States and one in Shanghai, China. The company offers a wide range of products that include bath, cleaning/trash bags, accessories, electronics and health/beauty, to name a few. It provides a variety of products from brands, such as Rio Brands, 3M, Adams, Bell, Campbell Hausfeld, Barco, etc.