City Mill

Steven Ai, President, City Mill

A Bridge to the Future

How does a 119-year-old company use technology to stay ahead? According to Steven Ai, President of City Mill, the kamaaina hardware store chain needs fast, reliable connections to track more than 30,000 different items – from ship to warehouse to 9 locations.

City Mill is also developing a new ecommerce site that will allow for in-store pickup. It’s a bridge from brick and mortar to the future, and it’s built on the strength of Fiber Internet.

Staying open to change is one more way this iconic local company stays connected with their customers.

Your Kamaaina Hardware Store

City Mill is proud to be a family-owned, locally operated business. In fact, the Ai family founded the company all the way back in 1899, and the Ai family still manages it. That’s a long history of commitment to Hawaii.

Oahu’s Favorite Home Improvement Source

Convenience is key in the hardware business, and City Mill certainly offers that. Stores are located in Ewa Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii Kai, Kaimuki, Kaneohe, Millilani, Pearl City and Waianae. They carry more than 30,000 different items, from lumber and building materials to furniture, flooring, paint and much, much more. City Mill has always used the latest technology to track their inventory. With so many items coming in and out of their stores and warehouse, that's a must. Recently, the company has launched a major ecommerce initiative that will allow for in-store pickup. It's one more way this proudly local company is taking advantage of Hawaiian Telcom's Fiber network to change with the times and connect with customers.