Ace - Then and Now
The story begins on June 1,
1950 when Charles Berman, his wife Evelyn, and his brother Abe, founded
Ace Plumbing Supplies in a 3,200 square foot storefront at its present location
on Delsea Drive. Ace is said to be an acronym for Abe, Charles,
and Evelyn. Shortly after the store opening, Abe left the business and
moved to Atlantic City, leaving the business operation to Charles and
Evelyn. Between 1950 and 1967 Charles Berman worked and sold product
lines including plumbing, heating, electrical, appliances, cabinets, and
even automotive supplies. It was in 1967 that their son, Larry, then 13
years old, began his career. Between 1967 and 1973 Larry worked everyday after school and
on weekends, handling sales, purchasing, and stocking shelves. When Larry graduated from Vineland High in 1973,
he was ready to operate Ace on a full time
basis. What happened after that is a classic American success story,
built on a foundation of hard work and determination.
Fast forwarding
to 2006, Ace is comprised of four South Jersey locations and nearly
fifty dedicated employees who strive to position Ace as one of the
leaders in the industry. Ace services eight South Jersey counties with an
outside sales force, a fleet of vehicles that make daily deliveries and an inside sales
staff that boasts an average of over 20 years experience. At Ace, there
are no boundaries, we ship anywhere, anytime, and are
committed to servicing all of your supply needs.
