WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (June 28, 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 OKEE Industries, Inc., Builders Hardware Incorporated, Construction Hardware, Inc., and Hardware Specialties, Inc. (collectively “OKEE”) located in West Hartford, CT, East Haven, CT, Norristown, PA, and Westfield, MA, respectively. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1947, OKEE is a traditional material distributor, providing a wide variety of commercial doors, frames, and hardware. OKEE proudly serves Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.
“OKEE is a highly respected company in our industry, and we are very excited they have decided to join the Cook & Boardman family of companies. They will expand C&B's coverage in the northeast and their team brings a wealth of experience to our continuing efforts to provide superior customer service.” said David Eisner, Chief Executive Officer of C&B.
“OKEE has long history providing exceptional service to its customers by meeting by providing high touch communication, unprecedented service along with dedicated project management teams. We are excited to join Cook & Boardman as they transform the industry.” said Sean O’Keefe, President of OKEE.
The company will continue to operate under the OKEE Industries, Builders Hardware, Construction Hardware and Hardware Specialties names’ 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. This transaction represents C&B’s third acquisition under Platinum Equity’s ownership.