Cook & Boardman Acquires National Millwork

Cook & Boardman Acquires Jones Doors & Windows

January 21, 2025

Building Products

The Cook & Boardman Group LLC has acquired Jones Doors & Windows, Inc., a Mocksville, North Carolina-based manufacturer and supplier of interior and exterior pre-hung doors, windows, molding, trim, and hardware. Terms were not disclosed; Jones will continue to operate under its existing name. The deal is Cook & Boardman's eleventh acquisition under Platinum Equity's ownership and expands C&B's footprint and manufacturing capabilities in the Southeastern U.S.

Platinum Equity Acquires Majority Interest in The Cook & Boardman Group from Littlejohn

September 29, 2023

Building Products

Platinum Equity has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in The Cook & Boardman Group from Littlejohn & Co., with Littlejohn remaining a significant minority shareholder. Cook & Boardman, based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a leading distributor of commercial doors, frames, hardware and electronic security integration solutions with more than 70 locations across 21 states; Platinum Equity said it will support the company's continued growth and expansion in safety and security capabilities.

Cook & Boardman Acquires JDS, Inc.

August 2, 2021

Building Products

The Cook & Boardman Group LLC has acquired Everett, Washington-based JDS, Inc., a turnkey provider of commercial door openings, frames, hardware and Division 10 specialty products. The transaction expands Cook & Boardman's coverage into the Seattle market; Cook & Boardman is a portfolio company of Littlejohn & Co., LLC.

Cook & Boardman Acquires H & H Door

March 31, 2021

Building Products

The Cook & Boardman Group, a Littlejohn & Co. portfolio company, has acquired Victoria, Texas-based H & H Door, a turnkey provider of doors, frames, hardware, overhead doors and integrated security solutions. The deal — Cook & Boardman's twelfth acquisition since Littlejohn's 2018 investment — will keep H & H Door operating under its current name and expand Cook & Boardman's installation and integrated-security capabilities in Central and South Texas; terms were not disclosed.

Cook & Boardman Acquires Building Specialties

July 1, 2020

Building Products

Cook & Boardman Group LLC, a portfolio company of Littlejohn & Co., has acquired Building Specialties, a Birmingham, Alabama-based distributor of commercial doors, hardware and systems integration services. Terms were not disclosed; owner Paul Caddell will continue to manage the business under Cook & Boardman's ownership as an add-on to the C&B platform.

Cook & Boardman Acquires B.R. Johnson, LLC

August 1, 2024

Building Products

The Cook & Boardman Group LLC has acquired B.R. Johnson, LLC, a multi-location distributor and installer of windows, doors and specialty building products headquartered in Syracuse, New York. The acquisition, C&B's sixth under majority owner Platinum Equity, will allow Cook & Boardman to expand its commercial entry solutions footprint and service capabilities in Central New York; terms were not disclosed.