A.L. Strasser and his cousin, Alfred, open "Rosedale Plumbing and Electrical". The business was a contracting firm with several plumbers and electricians. Harold Strasser, age 10, assisted his father in the business. The duo purchased kegs of nails and screws to mount electrical insulators. However, they found that they were selling a lot of those products to other contractors as well. A.L. buys out Alfred, his cousin, discontinues contracting work and converts all shop and office space to a sales floor to pursue hardware sales. Name changes to A.L. Strasser Hardware Co. Harold graduates from high school and becomes a partner with his father. Together, they move the store to 910 Southwest Boulevard, where it resides today. A.L. Strasser Hardware Co. adds a sheet metal warehouse of 6,500 sq. ft. and 4,500 sq. ft. of sales floor space. Louis "Lou" Strasser, 9-year-old son of Harold Strasser, starts helping out around the store by sweeping floors. A.L. Strasser Hardware Co. expands an additional 11,000 sq. ft. Harold Strasser (2nd Generation) becomes President. Lou Strasser (3rd generation) becomes Vice President. A.L. Strasser Hardware Co. expands again, this time by 12,400 sq. ft. Leroy Andrews becomes A.L. Strasser Hardware Co.'s Purchasing Manager. Lou Strasser takes over the daily operation of A.L. Strasser Hardware Co. and becomes the company President. Harold takes a step back by becoming the Vice President. A.L. Strasser Hardware Co. again expands sales space by adding 12,400 sq. ft. A.L. Strasser Hardware Co. celebrates 75 years of service. Leroy Andrews, employee of 27 years, becomes General Manager of A.L. Strasser Hardware Co. John Van Hengel (4th Generation) fulfills the role of Floor Manager. A.L. Strasser Hardware Co. celebrates 80 years of service and Harold Strasser celebrates his 90th birthday. A.L. Strasser Hardware Co. now has the inventory of over 100,000 items and a customer reach of more than 100 miles. Harold Strasser passes away at the age of 100 years young. Leroy Andrews becomes Vice ...
| Website | https://www.strasser-hardware.com |
| Revenue | $6.7 million |
| Employees | View employees |
| Address | 910 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, Kansas 66103, US |
| Phone | +1 913-236-5858 |
| Industry | Building Materials, Manufacturing |
| Competitors | Amazon, The Home Depot, Lowe's Companies, Inc., Grainger, Tractor Supply Company, Ace Hardware Corporation, Menards, Harbor Freight Tools, Truevalue +34 more (view full list) |
| SIC | SIC Code 52 Companies, SIC Code 525 Companies |
| NAICS | NAICS Code 44 Companies, NAICS Code 444 Companies, NAICS Code 4441 Companies, NAICS Code 44413 Companies |
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The Strasser Hardware annual revenue was $6.7 million in 2026.
Strasser Hardware is based in Kansas City, Kansas.
The NAICS codes for Strasser Hardware are [44, 444, 4441, 44413].
The SIC codes for Strasser Hardware are [52, 525].
