Kohler Co. has announced the acquisition of Mark David, a 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 U.S. The company provides its hospitality customers a mix of classic, modern, casual, transitional and outdoor options 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," says 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. Norcross, a well-respected leader within the hospitality industry, was recognized last month by Hospitality Design magazine with the Manfred Steinfield Award for Humanitarianism. The award recognizes his commitment to corporate responsibility, community outreach and philanthropy.

"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, North Carolina, 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.