ACE Rewards
ACE Rewards Williams Lumber has been a friend to the community since 1946. What started out as one location selling lumber, has grown into seven in the Hudson Valley and Catskill region. We’re a family-owned company with a proud history of integrity and service, and 300+ employees who are happy to call Williams Lumber “home.” Today, we’re the go-to for hardware, lumber, building materials, millwork, masonry and more.
1946
Stan Williams purchases Gibson Lumber on East Market Street in Rhinebeck and Williams Lumber is founded.
1963
Williams Lumber purchases Salt Point Supply Company and opens a second location.
1968
Williams Lumber moves its flagship location to Route 9 in Rhinebeck.
1980
To meet the needs of the growing community, Williams Lumber in Rhinebeck expands from 5500 sq.ft. to 13,000!
1985
To AGAIN meet the need of the growing community, Williams Lumber in Rhinebeck expands to 28,000 sq feet and is designated the Ace Hardware Store of the Future.
1989
Williams Lumber purchases and renovates Greenport Building Supply and creates Williams Lumber’s third location in Hudson.
1990
Williams Lumber in Rhinebeck expands again and becomes the largest independently home center in the area.
1993
Williams purchases Dain Lumber in Hopewell Junction and Highland.
1998
Williams purchases the Tannersville Supply Company in Tannersville.
1999
Williams creates Williams Express and moves to Red Hook.
2002
Sandy Williams is named Dutchess County 2002 Business Person of the Year. Williams purchases Cross Lumber in High Falls.
2008
Williams opens their brand new store in Hyde Park.
“Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Place to buy Lumber.
2009
“Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Place for Lumber.
2010
Hudson Valley Magazine, Reader’s Pick – Best Hardware Store is awarded to Williams Lumber.
Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce, Next Generation Honoree, Kim & Kelly Williams.
“Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Hardware Store.
2011
Hudson Valley Magazine, Reader’s Pick – Best Hardware Store is awarded to Williams Lumber.
“Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Hardware Store.
2012
Hudson Valley Magazine, Reader’s Pick – Best Hardware Store is awarded to Williams Lumber.
“Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Hardware Store.
2013
Hudson Valley Magazine, Editor’s Pick – Best Place to Buy Lumber is awarded to Williams Lumber.
“Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Lumber Store.
2014
Hudson Valley Magazine, Editor’s Pick – Best Place to Buy Lumber is awarded to Williams Lumber.
Hudson Valley Magazine, Kim Williams, HV Women in Business Award is awarded to Williams Lumber.
Gateway to Entrepreneurial Tomorrows, Inc., Certificate of Appreciation is awarded to Williams Lumber.
“Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Hardware Store.
2015
Hudson Valley Magazine Editor’s Pick – Best Place to Buy Lumber is awarded to Williams Lumber. Hudson Valley Magazine Reader’s Pick – Best Hardware Store is awarded to Williams Lumber. Dutchess County SPCA, Peter Poggi Award, In Recognition for you Compassionate Care for Homeless Animals is awarded to Williams Lumber. “Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Lumber & Hardware Store.
2016
Hudson Valley Magazine Editor’s Pick – Best Place to Buy Lumber is awarded to Williams Lumber. Abilities First, Efforts in Workforce Diversity, Business of the Year is awarded to Williams Lumber. Family of the Year for Claudio Cares is awarded to Williams Lumber. “Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Place to Buy Lumber.
2017
Family Services of Poughkeepsie, Family of the Year, Poughkeepsie is awarded to the Williams Family. Hudson Valley Magazine, Editors Best Place to Buy Lumber is awarded to Williams Lumber. Hudson Valley Magazine, Readers Pick for Hardware Store is awarded to Williams Lumber. The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Leadership Award for Corporate Philanthropy is awarded to Kim Williams. The Rhinebeck location suffered a partial roof collapse as a result of natural causes. “Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Lumber Store & Hardware Store
2018
Williams hosts a Grand Reopening for the restored and renovated Rhinebeck Location following a partial roof collapse. Hudson Valley Magazine, Editor’s and Reader’s Pick – Best Place to Buy Lumber is awarded to Williams Lumber. “Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Lumber Store & Hardware Store
2019
“Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Place to Buy Lumber & Hardware Store.
2020
“Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Harware Store & Home Center (Mid-Hudson Valley)
2021
“Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best One-Stop-Shop for Your Home & Hardware Store
2022
“Best of the Hudson Valley” – Best Lumber Company
2024
“Best of the Hudson Valley”
Best Hardware Store
Best Lumber Supply
Best Paint Store