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POS for Hardware & Building Materials Stores

Specialized POS for hardware stores with bulk item management, measurement-based sales, and contractor accounts.

Hardware Focused
Bulk Items • Measurement Sales • Contractor Accounts
  • Measurement-based pricing
  • Bulk item management
  • Contractor credit accounts
  • Building material inventory

Essential Hardware Store Features

Tools designed specifically for hardware and building material stores

Measurement-Based Sales

Sell by length, area, volume, or weight. Automatic price calculation for pipes, timber, wire, etc.

  • Length-based (meters, feet)
  • Area-based (square meters)
  • Volume-based (cubic meters)

Bulk Item Management

Manage bulk items like nails, screws, and fittings sold by weight or count with automatic unit conversion.

  • Weight to count conversion
  • Bulk bin tracking
  • Partial bag sales

Contractor Accounts

Professional accounts for contractors with credit terms, job tracking, and purchase history.

  • Credit account management
  • Job/project tracking
  • Monthly statements

Material Categories

Organize inventory by hardware categories: plumbing, electrical, building materials, tools, paint, etc.

  • Plumbing supplies
  • Electrical materials
  • Building materials

Tool Rental System

Manage tool rentals, deposits, rental periods, and condition tracking for rental equipment.

  • Daily/weekly rental rates
  • Deposit management
  • Late return tracking

Supplier & Wholesale

Manage wholesale suppliers, bulk purchase orders, and supplier pricing for hardware items.

  • Purchase order management
  • Supplier price tracking
  • Bulk order discounts

Hardware Store Dashboard Overview

Everything you need to manage a hardware store at a glance

Contractor Sales Tracking

Monitor contractor purchases, credit balances, and project-specific spending in real-time.

Material Inventory

Track building materials by type, size, and quantity with automatic low-stock alerts.

Tool Rental Dashboard

Monitor rented tools, due dates, deposits, and tool condition status all in one place.

Hardware Dashboard Preview

Today's Sales
$2,847

28 transactions • 45% contractor sales

Contractor Balances
$4,215 Due

12 contractors with outstanding balances

Low Stock Alerts
18 Items

Essential materials below reorder point

Tool Rentals
7 Out

3 tools due back today

Hardware Store Categories

Comprehensive management for all hardware store departments

Plumbing

Electrical

Building Materials

Tools

Paint & Supplies

Garden & Outdoor

Hardware & Fasteners

Safety Equipment

Cleaning Supplies

Automotive

Kitchen & Bath

Lighting

Hardware Store POS Equipment

Complete hardware packages designed for hardware store operations

Small Hardware Store

$799 one-time

For small hardware shops

  • Touchscreen POS Terminal
  • Barcode Scanner
  • Receipt Printer
  • Cash Drawer
  • Customer Display
Configure Hardware
BEST FOR HARDWARE

Full Hardware Store

$1,299 one-time

For busy hardware stores

  • 2x Touchscreen POS Terminals
  • High-Speed Barcode Scanner
  • Receipt Printer + Label Printer
  • Cash Drawer
  • Customer Order Display
Configure Hardware

Hardware Store Chain

$2,499 one-time

For hardware stores with yard/multiple locations

  • 3x Touchscreen POS Terminals
  • Wireless Barcode Scanners (2)
  • Yard/Outdoor Terminal
  • Network Server
  • Professional Installation
Configure Hardware

Hardware Store Setup Process

Get your hardware store operational quickly

1

Select Hardware Store Template

Choose "Hardware Store" during signup for pre-configured categories, measurement units, and contractor settings.

2

Set Up Measurement Units

Configure measurement units (meters, feet, kilograms, liters) and pricing for measurement-based items.

3

Import Hardware Inventory

Bulk import your hardware inventory organized by categories with measurement units and bulk pricing.

4

Configure Contractor Accounts

Set up contractor credit terms, account limits, and project tracking for professional customers.

Benefits for Hardware Stores

Accurate Measurement Sales

Eliminate calculation errors when selling by length, area, or volume.

Better Contractor Management

Professional accounts increase contractor loyalty and average transaction size.

Reduce Inventory Errors

Accurate bulk item tracking reduces stock discrepancies by up to 80%.

Increase Sales

Cross-selling suggestions for related hardware items increase average sale by 20%.

Average Setup Time: 2 hours
Most hardware stores are operational within 2 hours

Trusted by Hardware Stores Across East Africa

See what hardware store owners say about MaltPOS

Builders Hardware Ltd
Kampala • Established 2005

"The measurement-based sales feature has eliminated all our calculation errors. Selling timber, pipes, and wire by length is now accurate and fast."

City Hardware & Tools
Nairobi • 4 Locations

"Contractor account management has transformed our business. We now have 50+ contractors on credit accounts, and collections are automated."

Hardware Store Plans

Choose the perfect plan for your hardware store size

Small Hardware Shop

$39 /month

For small hardware stores

  • 1 POS Terminal
  • Basic Measurement Sales
  • Basic Inventory Management
  • Contractor Accounts
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BEST FOR HARDWARE

Full Hardware Store

$69 /month

For full-service hardware stores

  • 3 POS Terminals
  • Advanced Measurement Sales
  • Full Contractor Accounts
  • Tool Rental Management
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Hardware Store Chain

$129 /month

For hardware chains with yard/multiple locations

  • Unlimited POS Terminals
  • Multi-Location Management
  • Advanced Analytics
  • Dedicated Hardware Support
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All hardware plans include 99.9% uptime, daily backups, and 24/7 support

Ready to Modernize Your Hardware Store?

Join hardware stores across East Africa using MaltPOS for efficient, accurate operations.

No setup fee • Free inventory migration • 30-day money-back guarantee