WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (February 1, 2024) – The Cook & Boardman Group LLC ("Cook & Boardman" or "C&B"), the leading specialty distributor of commercial entry solutions and systems integration services has announced the acquisition of Rocklin, CA - based Discovery Door, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1993 by Kevin Wilsey, Discovery Door is an architectural door and hardware distributor, focused on delivering complex end-to-end construction solutions for customers that extend well beyond the state of California. The company serves the biotech, higher education, hospitality, healthcare and retail markets on the west coast.
"We are thrilled to welcome Discovery Door to the Cook & Boardman family of companies," said David Eisner, Chief Executive Officer of C&B. "They have a well-established reputation as a quality supplier and installer of traditional Division 8 products and will help expand C&B's geographical reach in their local market as we continue to enhance our customer service offerings nationwide."
"Our motto is ‘Recommended by Reputation.’ Discovery Door has earned customers' respect and loyalty by providing quality products and best-in-class installation services," noted company founder, Kevin Wilsey. "We are excited to join Cook & Boardman. Adding our 30 years of industry experience and expertise will distance Cook & Boardman further as the Nation’s leader in Commercial Doors, Frames & Hardware. I believe together we will accelerate the transformation of this evolving Industry."
The company will continue to operate under the Discovery name and customer contacts will remain unchanged as a result of the acquisition.
Platinum Equity acquired a majority interest in Cook & Boardman in 2023. Littlejohn & Co., LLC remains a significant minority shareholder.