Integrated Openings Solutions Expands Reach and Capabilities with Acquisition of Washington Door & Hardware
Strategic Move Bolsters Mid-Atlantic Presence and Enhances Turnkey Door and Access Solutions
Olathe, KS
Integrated Openings Solutions (IOS), a provider of comprehensive commercial door and access solutions, today announced the acquisition of Washington Door & Hardware, a full-service distributor based in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The move enhances IOS’s growing Mid-Atlantic presence and strengthens its ability to deliver high-quality, turnkey solutions to customers across the region while opening doors to new and complementary vertical markets.
“This acquisition is a natural extension of our strategy to grow with partners who share our values and commitment to excellence,” said Joe Lopez, CEO of Integrated Openings Solutions. “Ryan and Desha have built a strong, people-centered business driven by a leadership style that fosters a healthy, service-first culture — one that’s exceptionally well-positioned for continued growth.”
Founded in 2013, Washington Door & Hardware has earned a reputation for reliability, service-orientation and customer engagement throughout Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. “Joining Integrated Openings Solutions marks an exciting new chapter for Washington Door & Hardware,” said Ryan Golden, President of Washington Door & Hardware. “Our commitment to customer service and client relationships remains our top priority, and becoming part of the IOS team equips us with the resources, technology, and support to take that commitment even further. We’re proud to align with a company that shares our values and vision.”
The partnership reflects IOS’s ongoing strategy of aligning with reputable companies with local expertise, and strong customer relationships. With the addition of Washington Door & Hardware, IOS continues to grow its nationwide capabilities in commercial doors, frames & hardware (Division 8), access control, automatics, gate access systems, millwork, Division 10 specialties, and sectional & roll-up doors.
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. The company offers a wide range of products and services, including commercial door opening products, security integration solutions, and install, 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 www.integratedopenings.com.
About Washington Door & Hardware
Washington Door & Hardware is a full-service distributor of Division 8 and 10 products, serving the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia regions since 2013. The company has a reputation for reliability, responsiveness, and service. For more information, please visit www.washingtondoor.net.
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 50+ years, Frontenac has built a franchise working with over 325 owners of mid-sized businesses as they address complex transition issues of liquidity, management enhancement, and growth planning. For more information, please visit www.frontenac.com.