Shaping Our Future

Reimagining what's possible in the next eight decades

Acme-Hardesty is proud of its history and storied past that has brought us to where we are today. The unwavering commitment to our Cultural Beliefs, and dedication to providing the best service to our customers by many generations of devoted employees, is what has driven us to have the longevity of 80 years in business.

Owner Phil Bernstein once said, “We [Acme-Hardesty] have a reputation for integrity, and for keeping our word.” Employees from all aspects of the company work together to help one another achieve the goals that are set. "If we were a sports team, the name on the front of the jersey would be more important than the name on the back of the jersey,” John Carney, VP Strategy and Business Development, compared.

There is a renewed level of excitement and passion with Acme-Hardesty, one that cannot be understated nor go unnoticed. “We've evolved! In 2018, we sharpened our strategy with the addition of focused business units, and now we're adding specialty products for each business unit: Personal Care, Life Sciences, Polyurethane CASE, Household, Industrial & Institutional, etc. So, the company again, continues to evolve and get better and grow,” narrates Bryan Huston. Acme-Hardesty has always been flexible and adaptable, which is a testament to the company’s longevity as Huston pointed out. Today, Acme-Hardesty is thrilled with its current trajectory and continued evolution into various market segments.

Acme-Hardesty stands steadfast behind its employees who continue to make the company successful and continue its mission far into the future.

Looking into the future, Acme-Hardesty anticipates growth but not at the expense of its Cultural Beliefs or commitment to sustainability. Guy Kalbach, Director of Human Resources at Acme-Hardesty, spoke of this desire to grow stating, “Growth can be defined in many different ways. In a business, oftentimes you define it as financial growth. We also focus on the growth of the organization’s culture so we can take care of more families [Acme-Hardesty’s mission].” In doing so, Acme-Hardesty is reimagining new ways to adapt and innovate within specialized markets and is motivated by providing customers with the greatest experience possible.

To continue, this means hiring people that fit the Cultural Beliefs that Acme-Hardesty has worked continuously to foster within our company. CEO of Jacob Stern and Sons, Doug Shreves, speaks on the company's long-term goals and aspirations in hiring qualified and passionate individuals describing, “If you're looking to work for a company where you can really make an impact and at the end of the day, feel like you are helping to grow a company and make a real impact in your career, this is it. This is the place to go. We will give you the tools to be successful. And I can assure them of that.”

Acme-Hardesty stands steadfastly behind its employees who continue to make the company successful and continue its mission into the future.

The future is people. At Acme-Hardesty, bringing in the best candidates, continuing technology education and learning, and competitive, focused strategies will send the business roaring into the future. “We want people to train. We want people to learn. We want people to try new things,” President Jeff Kenton declared. The belief that everyone can always learn something new and can always better themselves is fundamental to Acme-Hardesty’s success today as well as its success in the future.

By creating this open, communicative, and respectful work environment, all employees see a bright future for Acme-Hardesty. In closing, Guy Kalbach recalled his appreciative feelings about working for Acme-Hardesty, “I remember earlier on in my career, those Sunday evening blues where I'm like, ‘Oh man, I have to go to work tomorrow.’ I don't have those anymore, so I'm eternally grateful to the organization and the people that work here for that.” YOU can shape Acme-Hardesty’s future!