Water Street Brass and Top Knobs announced the acquisition of Water Street Brass by Top Knobs in a media release sent out on Wednesday.

Founded by brothers Matt and Chase Churchill in 2012 in Lakewood, Water Street Brass provides high-end solid brass decorative hardware, as well as a collection of door hardware for homeowners.

In 2014 Water Street Brass bought its existing facility on Gleason Road in Lakewood. Since then, it has hired approximately 50 new employees. Next month the company plans on breaking ground on an expansion effort that will create more capacity to support continued growth.

The Churchills say Partnering with Top Knobs will provide significant new opportunities for growth in jobs, manufacturing capacity, and distribution.

There was no mention of financial details related to the acquisition.

Pictured are members of the Jamestown Young Professionals Board of Directors. 

JAMESTOWN – Jamestown Young Professionals will host a panel discussion Tuesday at the Robert H. Jackson Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The presentation will focus on the future goals in business and economic growth for Chautauqua County.

Moderator Matthew Mazgaj will lead a team of panelists to discuss future plans and projects across the county. Panelists include: County Executive Vince Horrigan, President of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Todd Tranum, Director of Planning and Development for the City of Dunkirk Rebeca Yanus, President of Jamestown Electroplating Chase Churchill, and Executive Director of Panama Rocks Jonathan Weston.

The discussion is the third installment of JYP’s fall speaker series and is free and open to the community.

Jamestown Young Professionals is dedicated to providing opportunities for young professionals to connect, grow personally and professionally, give back to the community, and enjoy life in the Jamestown area.