Summerset Marine Construction Acquires Death’s Door Marine

Summerset Marine Construction, a leading vertically integrated manufacturer of custom piers and lifts, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Death’s Door Marine, a renowned marine service provider based in Sturgeon Bay. This strategic partnership marks a significant expansion in Door County for Summerset Marine and substantially enhances capabilities and service offerings of Death’s Door Marine.

Death’s Door’s Mike Kahr will continue to play a vital role in the new entity, Summerset Marine Construction – Door County, maintaining responsibility for day-to-day operations and ensuring that both current and future customers receive the same outstanding customer service and personal touch that have been the hallmark of Death’s Door Marine.

“We are excited to have concluded this acquisition of Death’s Door Marine,” said Larry Chapman, founder of Summerset Marine Construction. “Current and future customers of Summerset Marine Construction – Door County can expect the same outstanding relationships and services provided by Mike Kahr over the years. It’s business as usual with one major difference. We can now leverage Summerset’s depth of capabilities, resources, and scalable capacity on behalf of Door County residents and municipalities.”

Summerset Marine Construction, headquartered in Whitewater, Wisconsin, with branch offices in Madison and Green Lake, has a reputation for state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, a dedicated team of experienced engineers, professional-grade installation, repair services, and excellent customer service. Founded by Chapman more than 30 years ago, Summerset Marine Construction has earned its trusted name in the marine construction and manufacturing industry.

“I am excited for this new chapter in the life of Death’s Door Marine,” said Mike Kahr. “I want to thank Summerset Marine for making this a reality and for their commitment to maintaining the high level of service our customers expect. We are poised for great success in the Door County region.”

Death’s Door Marine, now a subsidiary of Summerset Marine Construction, will operate from its new location at 9580 Rica Lane in Brussels, Wisconsin.