For over 90 years, Colonial Hardware Corp has been furnishing industrial tools and equipment manufactured by U.S. firms at cost-saving prices to customers around the globe. Our huge inventory and supply network can fill your entire requisition, no matter how large. With our one-stop sourcing, you can order by manufacturer part number or other catalog reference numbers including McMaster-Carr, Grainger, and more.
We have in-country representation where you need it. We also offer "Just-In-Time Integrated Procurement" - JITIP, which allows you to create a customized order processing system matched to your requirements.
Phil Yonks is our Senior Vice President of International Sales. Phil has over 40 years of experience in working with the largest oil, gas petrochemical, and mining companies in the world. He is also an expert in developing and implementing supply chain agreements.
Phil graduated from City College of NY with a Bachelor of Mechanical
Engineering and also holds an MMA in finance from Long Island University.
Mike O'Connell represents the fourth generation of the O'Connell family to work at Colonial Hardware. He began in 2013 in the warehouse and as a delivery driver, later transitioning into Domestic Outside Sales in 2023 and 2024.
In June 2024, Mike moved into International Sales, where he continues to build strong customer relationships.
He holds a Communications and Marketing degree from Villanova University in Pennsylvania and has completed formal training courses at both the RIDGID and Greenlee tool schools.
Customers consistently recognize Mike for his ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently, ensuring a positive experience every time.
Mike, an International Sales Specialist with Colonial, has over 10 years of experience identifying and supplying our Overseas customers with their product requests. His career as a Journeyman Machinist with Westinghouse/Philips has contributed to his expertise and wealth of knowledge.
Mike has over 30 years of experience in the Manufacturing, Industrial, and Customer Service markets. His mechanical nature has proved to be a strong resource in serving our customer's needs.
Ken Sorocki has been with Colonial Hardware since July of 2011 and was promoted to operations manager of the Saudi Arabian accounts in 2017.
Before Colonial Hardware, Ken worked in Integrated supply for 15 years managing various accounts. Ken graduated from the State University of New York with a Bachelor of Science in Business administration.
John O’Connell joined the Colonial Hardware team in September, bringing a fresh perspective and a strong background in sales and customer support. A 2025 graduate of Southern Methodist University (SMU), John previously honed his skills as an inside and outside sales intern with Caterpillar Construction, where he specialized in customer relations and solution-based selling.
In his current role, John supports both domestic and export operations. He works closely with customers and vendors to ensure accurate sourcing, clear communication, and dependable service. Whether navigating local markets or international logistics, John is dedicated to providing smooth, efficient solutions for clients across every industry.
Bob began his tenure at Colonial in 1978 and has held a variety of positions in Sales, Purchasing, and Expediting, contributing to his extensive knowledge of industrial products. Bob is a fantastic resource for finding the right alternative when a customer’s product specifications reference obsolete, foreign, or hard-to-find product.
