Carithers-Wallace-Courtenay Holdings, Inc., a MillerKnoll Certified Dealer, 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company and trusted name in office furniture solutions since 1929, today announced the historic acquisition of Mason Inc., a leading provider of top-tier office solutions in Southeast Georgia and coastal South Carolina since 1892. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024. Upon completion of the acquisition, Mason Inc. will become Mason’s, a CWC Company, and its employees will join the CWC family as employee-owners, further strengthening CWC's commitment to a culture of shared ownership and success. Joe Conners will remain as President of Mason’s, a CWC Company.

Mason Inc. has a rich 132-year history of delivering innovative interior design services and furniture solutions for commercial office environments. The company, under the leadership of Joe Conners and his team, is known for building close client relationships, staying ahead of workplace trends, and creating offices that are safer, healthier, and more collaborative.

Joe Conners, President of Mason Inc., commented on the acquisition, saying, “This is a natural fit, with CWC’s commitment to quality service aligning well with Mason Inc.’s values. By combining Mason’s regional knowledge with CWC’s industry experience, we can offer clients an expanded range of services and strengthened capabilities across the Southeast. Our goal is to continue providing the personalized attention and expertise our clients expect.”

"We are excited to welcome Mason Inc. into the CWC family," said [CWC Principal Kyle Ryan]. "This acquisition not only expands our reach but also allows us to offer an even wider array of cutting-edge workplace solutions to businesses throughout the Southeast. We are especially proud to extend the benefits of employee ownership to the Mason Inc. team, fostering a shared sense of responsibility and commitment to our collective success. We are confident this partnership will enable us to deliver unparalleled value and service to our current and future clients."

As part of the acquisition, Mason’s, a CWC Company will become a MillerKnoll Dealer and DIRTT dealer. This will enable Mason’s to provide its clients with a more comprehensive selection of premium products and the industry’s leading warranty program, including cutting-edge workplace furniture and innovative modular construction walls. Together, as a united front of employee-owners, we are poised to continue to be a leading MillerKnoll dealer for the Southeast by delivering exceptional solutions and service while fostering a culture of shared ownership and success.

For more information about CWC or Mason, Inc. and their expanded services, visit www.c-w-c.com or www.mason-inc.com