WHEN friends Sam Harrison and Eugene Bonini headed off to World War II, they had no idea that upon their return in 1946, they would create the most respected hardware company in San Francisco. Eugene and Sam founded their company on one principle: the only way to do business is to offer unparalleled customer service and supply the best parts at a competitive price. Harrison & Bonini grew from providing surplus military goods into purchasing new and specialty fastening hardware for a growing base of clients. These clients included: the U.S. Navy, local ship repair facilities and commercial businesses, Aeroject General, and Campbell Soup. Eugene's son, Paul Bonini, was raised to honor his father's traditional work ethic and at the early age of thirteen, began working for his father; doing everything from sweeping floors to inventory tracking. He worked alongside his father until Eugene passed away and left Paul to carry on the tradition of excellence. In 1986, Paul became president of Harrison & Bonini. Not forgetting his childhood teachings, he and his staff of industry veterans still believe the best way to do business is to provide old-fashioned customer support and supply quality parts at competitive prices--just like the first day it opened over 50 years ago.