Stevens International, a mainstay of model kit and tool distribution in North America, has announced it will be closing in 2026. It will also be closing its online retail arm, MegaHobby.com, in 2026, too. I have included the text from the official announcement for Stevens International below.

Dear Stevens Suppliers/Customers

As Stevens enters 2026, its 50th year of operation, we’ve made the heartfelt family decision that the milestone year will also be our last. After months of honest and open discussion, our family decided that the time has come to close this chapter and begin the next – while the business is strong, stable, and in a place we can be proud of.

Founded in 1976 — with our family’s roots in the hobby industry stretching back to the 1950s — Stevens has been a source of pride and purpose for multiple generations. This business has supported our family, employed hundreds of dedicated individuals over the years, and, we hope, served as a trusted partner to our customers and suppliers across the world. The values instilled by our founders — integrity, honesty, and fairness — have guided every decision we’ve ever made, and they will continue to do so through our final day.

We recognize our exit will leave a hole in the hobby industry, but we’re hopeful that the market will be filled by companies who share the same commitment to integrity and honesty that we have always sought to uphold.

We have attached an FAQ document with answers to questions you will likely have. We will continue to communicate over the coming months as we move through this process.

To everyone who has been part of this journey — employees, suppliers, customers, and friends — thank you. We have never taken our accomplishments in the hobby industry for granted. We look forward to holding an event in 2026 with our industry colleagues so we can properly celebrate our family’s three generations of success.

With gratitude, Alan and Michael Bass
https://forum.finescale.com/t/stevens-international-and-megahobby-com-closing/379235