(PRESS RELEASE) Cohler Enterprises, Inc., of Baltimore, Maryland, announces an agreement, that will on or before May 1st 2018, allow Krohn Industries Inc., of Carlstadt, New Jersey to take over the Cohler brand of precious metal plating solutions.
Krohn, a third generation company, has been an industry leader serving the jewelry trade since 1955 with their extensive line of plating products, cleaning agents, solders, paste solders and alloys.
We feel this is a natural fit for our customers and products, as they too are a family owned and operated business, sharing the same high standards of quality products and excellent service. Both companies are working together to make this a seamless transition and will continue to deliver the same Cohler products you love and trust.
Family Legacy, New Chapter: How Wilkerson Turns 89 Years of History Into Future Success
After 89 years of serving the Albany community, Harold Finkle Your Jeweler faced a pivotal decision. For third-generation owner Justin Finkle, the demanding hours of running a small business were taking precious time away from his young family. "After 23 years, I decided this was the time for me," Finkle explains. But closing a business with nearly nine decades of inventory and customer relationships isn't something easily managed alone.
Wilkerson's comprehensive approach transformed this challenging transition into a remarkable success story. Their strategic planning handled everything from advertising and social media to inventory management and staffing — elements that would overwhelm most jewelers attempting to navigate a closing sale independently.
The results speak volumes. "Wilkerson gave us three different tiers of potential goals," Finkle notes. "We've reached that third tier, that highest goal already, and we still have two weeks left of the sale." The partnership didn't just meet financial objectives—it exceeded them ahead of schedule.
