Harbor Freight Tools opens Ahoskie location
Published 1:56 pm Tuesday, July 23, 2024
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AHOSKIE – A well-known national chain has opened its doors in Ahoskie.
Harbor Freight Tools, located at 1474 East Memorial Drive in the Ahoskie Commons Shopping Center, will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
A grand opening is planned for Saturday, Aug. 3.
The company, which hired locally, has brought between 25-30 new jobs to the surrounding community.
“Our team is ready to serve and deliver value to customers in Ahoskie and all of Hertford County,” said Daniel Harrell, Store Manager. “At Harbor Freight, we recognize that now, more than ever, our customers depend on us for the tools they need to get the job done at an affordable price.”
Over 75 million customers, from professional contractors and technicians to homeowners and hobbyists, come to Harbor Freight to find the tools and equipment they need to get the job done. The company has a world-class team of engineers and experts in all tool categories to ensure that its tools meet or exceed industry standards and deliver unsurpassed value.
The store will stock a full selection of tools and equipment in categories including automotive, air and power tools, storage, outdoor power equipment, generators, welding supplies, shop equipment, hand tools and much more.
This Ahoskie location is the 61st Harbor Freight Tools store in North Carolina.
The family-owned company started in Southern California in 1977, when Eric Smidt begun bypassing middlemen, working directly with factories, and passing the savings on to customers. The first store opened in 1980, and the company has grown to over 1,500 stores nationwide.