Integrated Openings Solutions Acquires Commercial Door and Hardware, Entering the Arkansas Market and Western South Central Region

Olathe, KS

Integrated Openings Solutions (IOS), a provider of total opening solutions, today announced the acquisition of Commercial Door and Hardware (CD&H), a Fort Smith, Arkansas-based supplier of architectural doors, frames, hardware, and Division 10 specialties. This acquisition represents IOS's first entry into the Arkansas market, further expanding the company's regional footprint and capabilities.

Founded in 2006, CD&H has grown into a respected partner for commercial projects statewide. "Welcoming Commercial Door and Hardware into the IOS family is a landmark moment for us - not only does it represent our first presence in the great state of Arkansas, it will serve as a springboard for IOS to deploy its integrated capabilities strategy into the region," said Joe Lopez, CEO of Integrated Openings Solutions. For CD&H, the acquisition represents both a new chapter and a continuation of its founding mission. Rita Parks, Founder of Commercial Door and Hardware, commented: "Since we opened our doors in 2006, our goal has always been simple - provide every customer with the absolute best. Joining IOS allows us to build on that promise with greater resources, a broader network, and an even stronger ability to serve our customers and community. We're proud of what we've built, and we're excited about what comes next."

The acquisition reinforces IOS's strategic commitment to expanding its presence across key regional markets while delivering integrated door, hardware, and specialty solutions to commercial professionals. By entering the northern Arkansas market through an established partner, IOS intends to continue building strong teams, strong partnerships, and strong projects.

About Integrated Openings Solutions

Integrated Openings Solutions (IOS) is based in Olathe, KS, with additional locations throughout the Southeast. The company is an established value-added specialty distributor of commercial door and access control solutions. IOS offers a wide range of products and services, including commercial door opening products, security integration solutions, and installation, maintenance and repair services. The company has established itself as a super-regional player in some of the fastest-growing areas of the country while serving customers across a diverse base of commercial end markets including education, government, healthcare, hospitality, multi-family, and retail. For more information, please visit https://www.integratedopenings.com.

About Commercial Door & Hardware

Commercial Door and Hardware is a subcontractor specializing in architectural doors, frames, hardware, and Division 10 specialty products for the commercial industry. An Arkansas Certified Woman Owned Business Enterprise since 2012, the company has built a strong focus on government contracts throughout Arkansas while serving a broad range of commercial clients. With an in-house locksmith and custom hollow metal shop, Commercial Door and Hardware seeks to deliver precision, quality, and reliability on every project. For more information, please visit https://www.commercialdoorandhardware.com.

About Frontenac

Frontenac is a Chicago-based private equity firm. The firm focuses on investing in lower middle market buyout transactions in the consumer, industrial, and services industries. Frontenac works in partnership with established operating leaders, through an executive-centric approach called CEO1ST®, which seeks to identify, acquire, and build market-leading companies through transformational acquisitions and operational excellence. Over the last 55 years, Frontenac has built a franchise working with over 350 owners of mid-sized businesses as they address complex transition issues of liquidity, management enhancement, and growth planning. For more information, please visit https://www.frontenac.com.