Cook & Boardman Acquires Bunting Door & Hardware - Modern Distribution Management

Cook & Boardman Acquires Bunting Door & Hardware

The addition of the Maryland-based commercial door, frame and hardware distributor complements Cook & Boardman's existing offering.
Cook & Boardman acquire Bass

In its second acquisition this month, commercial door, frame and hardware distributor The Cook & Boardman Group has added Elkridge, MD-based material distributors Bunting Door & Hardware Co. and Loktek. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1983, Bunting Door & Hardware (and Loktek) provide a variety of commercial doors, frames and hardware, in addition to electronic access control products. Bunting and Loktek serve Maryland, Washington D.C. and Virginia.

“Bunting is one of the most respected CDH companies in the Mid-Atlantic region and we are delighted to have them join the Cook & Boardman family of companies,” Cook & Boardman CEO David Eisner said in a July 17 news release. “Their team provides a wide range of products and services that will complement our existing offerings in the market and strengthen our leading position all along the East Coast.”

The company will continue to operate under the Bunting and Loktek names and Cook & Boardman said customer contacts will remain unchanged as a result of the acquisition.

Bunting represents Cook & Boardman’s fifth acquisition under Platinum Equity’s ownership.

Cook & Boardman Adds McBride Door

Earlier this month, the distributor acquired Poway, CA-based McBride Door and Hardware and Eight Ten Commercial. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 2000, McBride Door and Hardware, and Eight-Ten Commercial, provide a variety of commercial doors, frames and hardware in California and Nevada.

In June, Cook & Boardman also acquired a family of material distributors serving ConnecticutPennsylvania and Massachusetts.

Platinum Equity acquired a majority interest in Cook & Boardman in 2023. Littlejohn & Co. remains a significant minority shareholder.

 

Related Posts

Share this article

About the Author
Recommended Reading
Leave a Reply

Leave a Comment

Sign Up for the MDM Update Newsletter

The MDM update newsletter is your best source for news and trends in the wholesale distribution industry.

2

articles left

Want more Premium content from MDM?

Subscribe today and get:

  • New issues twice each month
  • Unlimited access to mdm.com, including 10+ years of archived data
  • Current trends analysis, market data and economic updates
  • Discounts on select store products and events

Subscribe to continue reading

MDM Premium Subscribers get:

  • Unlimited access to MDM.com
  • 1 year digital subscription, with new issues twice a month
  • Trends analysis, market data and quarterly economic updates
  • Deals on select store products and events

1

article
left

You have one free article remaining

Subscribe to MDM Premium to get unlimited access. Your subscription includes:

  • Two new issues a month
  • Access to 10+ years of archived data on mdm.com
  • Quarterly economic updates, trends analysis and market data
  • Store and event discounts

To continue reading, you must be an MDM Premium subscriber.

Join other distribution executives who use MDM Premium to optimize their business. Our insights and analysis help you enter the right new markets, turbocharge your sales and marketing efforts, identify business partners that help you scale, and stay ahead of your competitors.

Register for full access

By providing your email, you agree to receive announcements from us and our partners for our newsletter, events, surveys, and partner resources per MDM Terms & Conditions. You can withdraw consent at any time.

Learn More about Custom Reports

Request a Market Prospector Demo

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Get the MDM Update Newsletter

Wholesale distribution news and trends delivered right to your inbox.

Sign-up for our free newsletter and get:

  • Up-to-date news in a quick-to-read format
  • Free access to webcasts, podcasts and live events
  • Exclusive whitepapers, research and reports
  • And more!