ACE Hardware, one of the leading hardware stores in the United States, opened its first franchise in the Philippines at SM Southmall, Las Piñas, Metro Manila in 1997. Since then it has had one purpose: to bring to the Philippine market the ultimate one-stop-shop for the latest solutions for home improvement. Since its inception in 1997, ACE Hardware has grown to become one of the country’s leading home hardware chain with 200+ ACE Hardware branches nationwide and has now expanded with three ACE Builders Centers and still growing. ACE Hardware’s core product ranges can be summarized under the home improvement merchandise. Its main categories are: 1. Paint and Paint Accessories 2. Lawn & Garden 3. Plumbing 4. Electrical 5. Home Hardware 6. Small Appliances 7. Home Basics 8. Hand & Power Tools 9. Automotive 10. Chemicals 11. Pet Care ACE Paints, the lead-free and odorless paint, is also available. ACE Paints has over 2,000 colors to choose from. With its hi-tech color matching system, one can simply bring color swatches which will be scanned by computers to get the colors in an automated and precise manner. Behind this massive project and wide array of products is a strong customer service philosophy. ACE Hardware does not only take pride in offering quality hardware and building products, but also providing well-trained sales personnel ready to answer questions and professionally handle requirements. There are 40,000 home improvement solutions found in ACE Hardware. ACE Hardware is an affiliate of the SM Group of Companies.