The Cook & Boardman Group

What The Cook & Boardman Group does

The Cook & Boardman Group, now operating as CBX Solutions, is a US-based specialty distributor and systems integrator of commercial building openings, security, and network technology solutions. Founded in 1955 and headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the company serves architects, general contractors, developers, and facility owners through a national network of more than 100 local branches, with a stated headcount band of 1,001–5,000 employees. Its offering spans four core solution areas — doors, frames, and hardware; systems integration (electronic access control and video surveillance); network solutions and A/V (structured cabling and premise technology); and specialty products such as operable partitions, toilet partitions, and lockers — supported by specification/design, installation, aftermarket maintenance, and managed services, plus online Buyer Portals for ordering and tracking.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven rather than subscription-based, with revenue generated through a mix of one-time product sales and professional/managed services attached to commercial construction, renovation, and multi-site facility programs. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales via the branch network, targeting verticals including healthcare, education, data centers, energy and utility, federal and local government, and multi-family residential. End-customer logos and revenue concentration are not publicly disclosed, and pricing is custom per project.

The company is privately held under a controlling majority stake acquired by Platinum Equity in 2023, with Littlejohn & Co. as a minority shareholder. Under PE ownership the platform has executed 18 acquisitions through April 2026 — spanning regional door and hardware distributors, security integrators (e.g., 3Sixty Integrated, ESG, Bass Security), structured-cabling and A/V specialists (Brymer Communication Services, Assurance Media), and architectural specialty providers (Arch Street Glass, Exclusive Trim) — and in May 2026 rebranded to CBX Solutions to unify these entities under a single national brand. Platinum Equity has not disclosed deal values, and the company has not disclosed consolidated revenue.

Name

The Cook & Boardman Group

Legal name

CBX Solutions

Website

https://cookandboardman.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Cook & Boardman Group, now CBX Solutions, is a US national distributor and systems integrator of commercial doors, hardware, electronic security, and network infrastructure, serving architects, contractors, and facility owners across healthcare, education, data center, government, and multi-family verticals through 100+ local branches under Platinum Equity majority ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Building Openings & Security Distribution

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS) Contracting (IMAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Backup, Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity (BCDR) Services (BPAEABAH)

Keywords

• Commercial door distribution
• Security systems integration
• Architectural openings solutions
• Structured cabling services
• Specialty building products

Headquarters

HQ city

Winston Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Doors, Frames, and Hardware: Sale of commercial doors, frames, hardware, and specialty building products for commercial construction and renovation projects.
2. Systems Integration Services: Electronic security systems including access control, video surveillance, and integrated security solutions design and deployment.
3. Installation and Fabrication Services: Project management, fabrication, installation, and service for commercial openings and security systems throughout the building lifecycle.
4. Network Infrastructure Solutions: Structured cabling, network infrastructure, and A/V systems supporting modern building operations.
5. Aftermarket and Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance, service, and managed services for installed commercial openings and security systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Cook & Boardman Group (now CBX Solutions) is a national specialty distributor and systems integrator that supplies and installs commercial doors, frames, and hardware, designs and deploys integrated electronic security systems (access control, video surveillance), and delivers structured cabling, network infrastructure, and A/V solutions. The company coordinates these disciplines end-to-end, providing specification, design, installation, and aftermarket maintenance for commercial construction and facility projects across more than 100 U.S. branch locations.

Product overview

CBX Solutions (formerly The Cook & Boardman Group) is a national distributor and integrator of commercial building solutions. The company offers an integrated portfolio combining physical openings (doors, frames, hardware), security systems (access control, video surveillance), and network infrastructure (structured cabling, A/V systems), all supported by specification, design, installation, and aftermarket services. The product portfolio centers on four core offerings: Doors, Frames, and Hardware; Systems Integration; Network Solutions and A/V; and Specialty Solutions, with complementary service lines for specification/design, installation, maintenance, managed services, and buyer portals. The company operates over 100 local branches across the United States, having grown through numerous acquisitions including Assurance Media, Norwood Hardware, Mullins Building Products, Architectural Doors, Discovery Door, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Doors, Frames, and Hardware Comprehensive doors, frames, and hardware expertise for commercial environments of every scale. Includes specification support, code compliance, project management, fabrication, installation, and service to ensure openings perform safely and reliably. Designed for architects, general contractors, developers, and facility owners on new construction and renovation projects.
• Systems Integration Integrated security solutions connecting physical access with intelligent control, including electronic access control, video surveillance, and software/system integration. Designed to protect people, property, and operations in commercial buildings, with security systems designed to work with openings rather than around them.
• Network Solutions and A/V Structured cabling, network infrastructure, and A/V systems that power modern buildings, supporting new construction and ongoing operations. Aligns technology planning with physical environments to ensure reliability, scalability, and long-term performance.
• Specialty Solutions Specialty products including operable partitions, toilet partitions, lockers, and other architectural specialties (including interior glass partition systems) that support day-to-day building functionality and play a critical role in how a building operates.
• Specification and Design Services Design and specification services supporting commercial building projects from early planning through execution, including code compliance guidance and coordinated design across openings, security, and network infrastructure.
• Installation Services
• Aftermarket and Maintenance
• Managed Services
• Buyer Portals

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Allegion: Public global manufacturer of door hardware, locks, and access control solutions under brands like Schlage and Von Duprin. Highly comparable to CBX in commercial openings and electronic access, but operates as an OEM rather than a distributor/integrator.
• Assa Abloy: World leader in door opening solutions and access control, with brands like CISA, HID, and Adams Rite. Comparable product portfolio and end markets to CBX but at global OEM scale rather than distribution/integration.
• dormakaba: Swiss-listed provider of access solutions, door hardware, and entrance systems. Overlaps directly with CBX in commercial openings and access control integration across healthcare, education, and commercial verticals.
• Securitas (Stanley Security): Global security services and systems integration company after its acquisition of Stanley Security. Closely comparable to CBX's systems integration line of business (access control, video surveillance) and competes for similar enterprise customers.

Direct peers

• Convergint Technologies: Large private systems integrator specializing in electronic security, fire alarm, and building automation. Direct peer to CBX's systems integration business; similar end customers (healthcare, education, government) and project-based integration model.
• Red Hawk Fire & Security: U.S. systems integrator of electronic security, fire, and life safety solutions. Comparable to CBX's access control and surveillance integration services for commercial and institutional customers.
• ADI Global Distribution: Wholesale distributor of low-voltage security, AV, and networking products. Comparable to CBX's distribution arm and network infrastructure product offerings serving integrators and contractors.
• Anixter (Wesco): Global distributor of network infrastructure, security, and AV products (now part of Wesco). Highly comparable to CBX's Network Solutions and A/V offering for commercial buildings.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: Privately held integrator of fire alarm, security, and life safety systems. Comparable to CBX's systems integration business across commercial, healthcare, and industrial customers.
• Lansing Building Products: National specialty distributor of exterior building products with a branch network model similar to CBX. Comparable distribution-scale business serving commercial contractors across multiple U.S. regions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cookandboardman
• Facebookfacebook.com/cbxsolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cbxsolutionsllc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A39 records

Investments

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