Cook & Boardman Acquires Botzum Bros Hardware
January 6, 2020
Cook & Boardman Group LLC, a Littlejohn & Co.-backed distributor of commercial doors, frames and hardware, has acquired Akron, Ohio-based Botzum Bros Hardware LLC. Botzum Bros will continue to operate under its name with owner Al Hilkert remaining to manage the business; terms were not disclosed. The acquisition is an add-on to Cook & Boardman and expands the platform's presence in the Northeastern Ohio commercial construction market.
- Buyers
- Cook & Boardman Group LLC, Littlejohn & Co., LLC
- Targets
- Botzum Bros Hardware LLC
- Sellers
- Al Hilkert (owner of Botzum Bros Hardware)
- Platforms
- Cook & Boardman Group LLC
- Industry
- Building Products
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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