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Welcome to Craft American Hardware and Industrial Supply!
We have provided the Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach areas with the best and largest selection of residential, commercial, builders, industrial, marine hardware and supplies since 1975.
Our online store features over 67,000 items, many of which can be shipped directly to our store for free or to your home via UPS or overnight shipping (applicable freight charges will apply).
If you do not see the item you’re looking for, please contact us directly and one of the members of our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to assist you; Craft American Hardware has become famous for finding those hard-to-find specialty items quickly and reliably.
We also carry many premium brands including Stihl and Benjamin Moore.
Do it Best mission and values
Our philosophy: Serving others as we would like to be served
Our mission: Making the best even better®
Our goal: Helping our members grow and achieve their dreams™
These guiding principles drive every decision we make, ensuring that we provide exceptional service and value to our members and their communities.
The History of Do it Best
Founded in 1945 by Arnold Gerberding in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Do it Best began as Hardware Wholesalers, Inc. (HWI). Gerberding, along with 75 independent hardware and building materials dealers, established the cooperative to empower independent retailers through collective buying power. By 1980, HWI had members across the country and outside the United States. In 1998, HWI rebranded as Do it Best Corp. after a merger with Our Own Hardware. In May 2025, Do it Best completed a merger with United Hardware, expanding membership by over 20% and adding a new distribution center in the Great Plains.