The Bolt Depot Story
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Cazeault Hardware in the 50's |
Bolt Depot began as J.T. Cazeault and Sons; a family-owned hardware store. The doors opened in 1949 with a focus on marine and industrial fasteners.
J.T. Cazeault and Sons was located on a road known as "Gasoline Alley" because of the number of repair shops in the area. This flurry of fix and repair activity combined with the owner's interest in nuts and bolts and the needs of a local fishing fleet created an ever expanding fastener selection. The store earned a reputation in the south shore of Boston for stocking a large variety of fasteners.
Construction later began on a large chain hardware store down the street. Jordan Cazeault, the son of the original owner, knew that something would need to be done to make up for the expected loss of foot traffic. He came up with an idea: BoltDepot.com
Jordan envisioned a website selling nuts and bolts using the same simple selection process developed over the years in the hardware store; a site reflecting the atmosphere of the family-owned business it grew out of.
In the summer of 2000, Michael Åhs, a friend of the family, joined and together they developed and launched BoltDepot.com. Since then, it has exceeded all expectations. Doing more business than the hardware store ever did, the hardware inventory was completely phased out and the focus shifted exclusively to fasteners.
True to its roots, Bolt Depot continues to maintain its family owned atmosphere and commitment to service.
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