About Us
Russell Hardware is passionate about hardware and plumbing – we’re regarded within the industry as a “go to” company. So when new products or even whole new lines are being considered by manufacturers, they consult with us first. It’s been that way for nearly sixty years.
Russell Hardware is recognized for its expertise and diverse product offerings nationally and regionally. (See awards we’ve recently won in our Professional Services page.) Some manufacturers won’t show with anyone else but the Russell Hardware Company because they know their product will be displayed beautifully in our showrooms, represented well by our hardware and plumbing consultants, and ordered correctly the first time, to your specification.
Our History
We can trace our roots back to 1910, when Harry McBride started “McBride House of Hardware” in downtown Birmingham. After nearly 100 years in the industry we know what works and what doesn’t. Since 1949, we’ve been displaying and selling decorative and builder’s hardware. And in the mid-1990’s, we expanded our offerings to include decorative plumbing, making Russell Hardware Company a one-stop showroom for your new home or renovation project.
Our People
When you enter one of our two showrooms – Bloomfield Hills or Petoskey – you’ll be greeted by one of our hardware and plumbing consultants. With years of experience behind them, they’ll give you personalized attention, the kind you deserve. We do business the old-fashioned way – giving the customer one-on-one attention and taking the time they need. Our consultants work to find the best resolution to your specific need, never steering you towards the “special of the month.” We’re working for you the minute you walk in the door.
Post-Sale Support
And what happens after the sale? No one really talks about that. With the Internet, you’re virtually on your own (no pun intended). With the Russell Hardware Company, you have three layers of service and support – our company, the manufacturer’s representative, and the manufacturer. Being in business for this many years means our manufacturers are a trusted partner. They know us and they know the way we do business, so they’re willing to go that extra step should something not work out to your complete satisfaction.
Experience
Over the years, we’ve worked on a number of high-profile projects – residences of local sports and business celebrities (we wish we could name them), the Aspen Opera House, Wayne County Courthouse, Livingston County Courthouse, and the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, to name a few. We will apply the same attention to detail and care with your project as we did with those.
We invite you to come into one of our showrooms and experience the wonderful world of decorative hardware and plumbing at the Russell Hardware Company. You will be amazed!



