Cook & Boardman Group Acquires McBride Door and Hardware

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Slice of Construction Team
July 07, 2024

Key Highlights:

  • Cook & Boardman acquires McBride Door and Hardware, expanding market reach.

  • McBride to operate under existing names and contacts remain unchanged.

  • Fourth acquisition under Platinum Equity’s ownership of C&B.

Source (PR Newswire)

Notable Quotes:

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"We are thrilled to welcome McBride to the Cook & Boardman family of companies. They have a well-established reputation as a quality supplier and installer of Division 8 and 10 products and will help expand C&B's geographical reach in their local market as we continue to enhance our customer service offerings nationwide."

David Eisner, Chief Executive Officer at C&B
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"McBride has a long history of providing exceptional service to its customers through a high touch service model, unprecedented communications, and dedicated project management teams. We are excited to join the Cook & Boardman family of companies as they transform the industry."

Rick McBride, Co-founder at McBride

Our Take:

The acquisition of McBride Door and Hardware by Cook & Boardman signifies a strategic expansion for C&B, particularly enhancing their market presence in California and Nevada. This move aligns with C&B's growth strategy under Platinum Equity’s ownership, marking its fourth acquisition and solidifying its position as a leading distributor of commercial entry solutions. McBride’s established reputation and customer-centric approach will likely complement C&B’s operations, promising seamless integration and continuity for McBride’s clients. This acquisition highlights the ongoing consolidation in the commercial door and hardware industry, driven by the need for expanded geographical reach and enhanced service offerings.