Littlejohn & Co and Platinum Equity-backed The Cook & Boardman Group Acquires Exclusive Trim to Expand Southeast Presence

Littlejohn & Co and Platinum Equity-backed The Cook & Boardman Group LLC (C&B), a leading national provider of integrated access and security solutions, has acquired substantially all assets of Exclusive Trim, Inc., a turnkey interior finishing solutions company headquartered in Coral Springs, Florida. The transaction was announced on April 22, 2026, with terms undisclosed.

Founded in 2010, Exclusive Trim specializes in doors, frames, and trim, serving customers throughout Florida and the broader Southeast region. The company will continue operating under its existing name, with customer contacts remaining unchanged following the acquisition.

David Eisner, CEO of Cook & Boardman, expressed enthusiasm about the deal, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome Exclusive Trim to the Cook & Boardman family. Their strong reputation and customer-focused approach align well with our values. We look forward to collaborating with Luis Graef and the Exclusive Trim team to drive growth and achieve new milestones together.” Luis Graef, former owner and incoming General Manager of Exclusive Trim, added, “Joining Cook & Boardman allows us to extend our expertise to a wider customer base while building on our foundation of dependable partnership and service excellence.”

The Cook & Boardman Group, founded in 1955, offers a comprehensive range of commercial doors, frames, hardware, electronic access control, and specialty products. It also provides full systems integration services, including physical security, wireless networking, low voltage cabling, audio/visual, and managed IT solutions. The company operates over 80 locations nationwide and supports various sectors such as healthcare, education, government, industrial, and multi-family properties.

Platinum Equity, a global investment firm with approximately $47 billion in assets under management, acquired a majority stake in Cook & Boardman in 2023. Littlejohn & Co., LLC remains a significant minority shareholder. Exclusive Trim marks the eighteenth acquisition by Cook & Boardman under Platinum Equity’s ownership.

The acquisition strategically enhances Cook & Boardman’s presence in the Southeast US interior finishing market by integrating Exclusive Trim’s established customer base and regional expertise. It also expands the company’s product portfolio to include specialized interior finishing solutions, complementing its existing access and security offerings.

Synergies from the deal include cross-selling opportunities between Cook & Boardman’s integrated security solutions and Exclusive Trim’s finishing products, consolidation of procurement and supply chain operations, and leveraging Cook & Boardman’s national logistics network to improve delivery efficiency. The companies also plan to standardize service and installation processes to enhance operational effectiveness.

Industry consolidation in building materials and construction services is accelerating, with competitors likely to respond by pursuing similar acquisitions to strengthen regional capabilities and bundled service offerings. However, integration challenges such as aligning corporate cultures, maintaining customer service levels, and integrating IT and logistics systems remain key risks.

Looking ahead, Cook & Boardman aims to leverage this acquisition to increase market penetration, enhance customer value through integrated solutions, and realize operational efficiencies. The company will focus on a smooth integration process to retain key personnel and sustain service quality.