Kohler
Co. has announced the acquisition of Mark David, an upscale
provider of sourced case goods and upholstered seating to the hospitality
industry. The acquisition was completed May 2; terms were not disclosed.
Mark David joins the Kohler Interiors Group, which is
comprised of the Baker and McGuire brands of fine furnishings, Ann Sacks tile
and stone, and Kallista, a luxury plumbing brand. Mark David started in 1990 as
a privately held, family-owned company, and has become a well-recognized
supplier of case goods and seating to many of the four- and five-star
hospitality properties throughout the United States for both guest rooms and
public areas.
"Mark David provides a strong complement to our
existing portfolio of premier home fashion brands. We intend to leverage Mark
David's expertise in the hospitality segment, as well as the brand's focus on
product value and processes that support outstanding customer response,"
said Rachel Kohler, group president-Interiors. "All brands in the Kohler Interiors
Group will be enhanced as we combine our existing depth of design and product
resources with Mark David's ability to serve a highly demanding hospitality
clientele."
Mark Norcross, the company's founder, will serve as president
for the brand, reporting to Rachel Kohler.
"We're excited to be joining forces with Kohler,"
said Norcross. "The collective strength of the KOHLER brands in design,
furniture, plumbing and tile that Kohler offers the hospitality industry on a
global scale is impressive. We're all poised to be flexible and responsive to
our hospitality customers."
Mark David is currently headquartered in High Point, NC,
where upholstery production and warehouse facilities are located. Customer
order management and engineering is directed from an office in Cebu,
Philippines, and complemented by a sales and marketing office in Shanghai,
China.