Learn More About Our History, Culture, and Community Involvement
Ivan Hoy founded Hoy’s Hardware in 1939, in downtown Sweet Home. Ivan was an esteemed member of Sweet Home and served on the fire department. When John Mahler, a former Los Angeles Businessman, moved to Oregon with his family in 1971, he purchased Hoy’s Hardware from Ivan on a handshake deal. In 1973, John purchased two acres at 3041 Main Street and constructed a 6,000 sq. ft. building that has expanded several times and is now more than 22,000 sq. ft. Out of respect to Ivan Hoy, we proudly kept the name Hoy’s.
In 2017, Hoy’s Home Improvement Center was constructed and opened next door. Today, we have two stores to serve our customers. John’s son, Greg is the new proud owner. Ever since Greg was a young boy, hardware and retail have been in his blood. Greg volunteers as a firefighter and city council member in his free time. He prides himself on adding value to the community and to those around him.
We pride ourselves on the following values:
Excellent Customer Service
Constantly Evolving and Improving
Competitive Pricing
Wide Selection
Local Community
Family Oriented
Come see for yourself why we are the best place to shop!
Meet The Owner
Owner, Greg Mahler
Sweet Home Genealogical Society
When Ivan Hoy opened this hardware store in 1939, he provided a new service to our small town that was significant and notable at the time. His volunteer activities also made a difference in our community. The following photos are evidence of that; to this day, we continue to live up to that standard every day.
A very special thank you to the Sweet Home Genealogical Society for their ongoing efforts to document our past for future generations. All photos in this section originated from their book, "Sweet Home A History in Pictures". Learn more about their current activities and fundraisers on their Facebook page by clicking here.
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Hoy's Through The Years
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Community
We are committed to serving our community. Here are some of the proud ways we like to give back.
The owner Greg Mahler has volunteered on the Sweet Home Fire Department since 1987. He also has served on the city council since 2006.
December 2018 was our first annual “Meet Santa” Event, where we invited Santa to come and greet local children and take a free photograph.
We donate to local schools, clubs and the Sweet Home Fire and Police Departments.
We host a toy drive every year to benefit local children in our community.
Our Awards
2012
Hoy’s Hardware was awarded “Best Hardware Store in Town” from True Value. Hoy’s was twelfth store out of 7,000 to receive this honor.
2016
Hoy’s Hardware was awarded the Bronze Paint Award by Valspar for being second in paint sales in the whole district.
2017
John Mahler was awarded “50 Years Gold Hammer Award” from Estwing for dedicated service to the hardware industry.
What Our Customers Are Saying
Great Place to get stuff and info to fix your place up. 🙂
-PETER B
I should have come here first. You guys have everything!
-ROBERT L.
Small town store with big selection. Friendly staff that is way more knowledgeable than what you would find in a big box store.
-JESSE J.
Great selection, friendly service.
-DON J.