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BR Johnson was founded by Benjamin "Ben" R. Johnson in 1928. Some of the original products sold by the company were steel windows, rolling self-storing screens, kitchen cabinets, and Modernfold operable wall partitions, a product we still sell. Over the course of the following decades, the company added commercial steel doors, hardware, and residential and commercial windows. Following in his father’s footsteps, Bob Johnson took lead of the company in 1966 following Ben’s death. The company built a reputation of only distributing products that were the best in their respective category. Today, in its fourth generation of ownership, BR Johnson Inc. still holds strong to the values of its founder.

August 1, 2024

“We are thrilled to welcome B.R. Johnson, LLC (“BRJ”) to The Cook & Boardman Group family!

Headquartered in Syracuse, NY, BRJ has been a leading distributor of windows, doors, and specialty building products since 1928, proudly serving commercial contractors and end users throughout Central New York.

David Eisner, our CEO, says, “We are thrilled to welcome B.R. Johnson to the Cook & Boardman family. Their expertise in a wide range of products and their talented personnel will strengthen our position in the market and drive continued growth. We are looking forward to working with Ralph, Mike, and the rest of their team to achieve even greater success in the future.”

Ralph Corlis, President of BRJ, adds, “Over our nearly 100-year history, B.R. Johnson has established an impeccable reputation for selling and installing quality building products in Central New York. Our team possesses extensive industry knowledge which has allowed BRJ to establish a loyal customer base in our region. We’re excited to partner with Cook & Boardman to carry on BRJ’s proud legacy and ensure continued success.”

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