Metal Hardware to Assemble, Hang and Secure Aluminum, Wood and Plastic Picture Frames, Self-Locking Protective Corrugated Corners, Mounting Materials, Wire, Easel Backs wholesaler and manufacturer. Company was founded in 1976 by Joe Eichert to provide reliable generic hardware to the aluminum picture framing industry. By 1985, our company became one of the world’s largest manufacturers of metal hardware to this industry, with an accompanying reputation for high quality and fair prices. Our continually-expanding primary product line consists of metal hardware to assemble, hang and secure aluminum, wood and plastic picture frames. Other items in our line include self-locking protective corrugated corners, mounting materials, wire, easel backs and a growing selection of hand- and air-operated machines used for the installation of parts.