When your project can't wait, neither do we.
You need the right part. Today. Not tomorrow. Not next week. Not after three phone calls to some warehouse in timbuck two.
Miller Industrial keeps Elk Grove Village manufacturing, construction, and logistics crews running since 1928. We stock what you actually need, not just what sells online. We know the difference between a 5/16-18 and a 1/4-20 without Googling it.
Your job doesn't stop because you're missing a $4 part.
Look, we know how this goes.
You're three hours into a repair. Everything's going smooth. Then you realize you need one fastener. Just one. And now you're choosing between:
None of those options are good.
And here's what makes it worse: most hardware suppliers either stock everything (which means they stock nothing deep enough), or they specialize so narrowly that you need four different vendors for one job.
Your time costs money. Downtime costs more.
We've been the go-to supplier since your grandfather's grandfather was building things.
Miller Industrial opened in 1928 in Northwest Chicago. We've survived the Depression, two world wars, the internet, and Amazon. We're proud to serve the Elk Grove Village community and happily ship to the continental United States.
You know how we did it?
By actually stocking the stuff Chicago's industrial crews need. Not the stuff that photographs well for Instagram. The unsexy fasteners, the obscure replacement parts, the safety gear that meets actual OSHA specs.
We're the hardware store equivalent of that one guy on your crew who's been doing this for 30 years and just... knows things.
What we stock deep:
Fasteners (every grade, every size, every finish)
Paint supplies (industrial, not Pinterest)
Hardware tools (the kind that last)
Safety & PPE equipment (OSHA-compliant, not costume-shop knockoffs)
Electrical, plumbing, automotive supplies
Paper products (because yes, you need that too)
Three ways to get what you need:
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1. Visit our Elk Grove Village location
Talk to someone who knows the difference between Grade 5 and Grade 8 bolts. Walk out with the right part in 10 minutes.
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2. Shop our online catalog
Can't make it in? Search our full inventory online. We've been digitizing since before it was cool (because our customers asked for it).
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3. Set up an account
Regular orders? Recurring needs? We'll set you up with account terms so you can grab what you need and keep moving.
Our customers love us
Hailey PAlways exceptional service in all areas, but especially at the check out counter. I became a regular fairly recently since I started a new job and Maria quickly learned my name and greets me at the door with a smile. She always makes the checkout super simple and easy. Love coming here.
R GokanMy Business has used Miller Ace for 29 years. They always have whatever we need for the maintenance and operation of our shop. Always helpful, always nice to see familiar faces like Leslie back in the day and Maria. Our “go to” hardware store.
Pavel DGreat hardware store. They're more industrial oriented, perfect for a maintenance guy or a hobbyist that needs a bunch of specialty hardware or general stuff. Maria always helps me out and miraculously remembers my name and PO number, thanks a bunch for making my day a bit easier.
Manny SExcellent service and very good customer service, Maria always provides the best service and is always ready to help you. We have been shopping here for more than 18 years and we have always had an excellent experience.
the WHY, HOW, WHO
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Our why is simple:
Bring a little more joy to the world of hardware and MRO supplies. We know our manufacturing, construction, and logistics customers have tough jobs, and we are dedicated to making their professional lives a little bit easier, and a little more fun.
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Our how is more complex.
We blend a diverse mix of ideas, design, technology, problem-solving, and people development. Much like a sports team, we value gritty continuous improvement as the cornerstone habit of success. And we don't do this work in isolation, we do this work in collaboration with you, our customers.
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And finally our who...
Our team is composed of car geeks, motorcycle mavens, musicians, Bears/Sox/Cubs/Hawks fans (and their rivals), hobbyists, dreamers, young and old alike. Family people, Single people. Shiny happy people holding hands and laughing.