The Leahy and Biro connection dates back to the 1960s. “I remember when they were located on 8th Street, just a few blocks away from our shop,” says Rick Biro. “I used to walk over there to pick up orders during the summer when I was in middle school.”
R.J. Leahy continues to have access to vintage screws in a variety of materials. Most hardware stores only carry Phillips head screws, which don’t match the look of old-fashioned pieces. The company also maintains a large inventory of rivets in hard-to-find materials.
“It’s always interesting to me to see what people do with what we send over,” says Karen with a smile. “I’m not creative in the least, so I love seeing what the Biros do with a piece of brass or copper or even a little screw. It’s fascinating that someone can look at the same thing I’m looking at and envision this grand, artistic, beautiful item.”
“If we run out of material during a project, we know that Leahy will have something that will work,” Rick says. “The quality of the product they have on hand, and their friendly, knowledgeable customer service, makes them one of our most trusted partners.”