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About Artmark Associates, LLC
Company History
Founded in 1945, Artmark Associates LLC began as an electrical export organization established by Arthur Levinson and Mark Shafer, whose names inspired the “Artmark” brand. The company’s early operations focused on supporting manufacturers throughout the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, with subsequent expansion into Asia as global demand for U.S.-engineered electrical products accelerated.
As Artmark Associates developed deep international market reach, the founders identified an opportunity to complement the export business with a U.S.-focused import platform. This strategic expansion led to the launch of Artmark Products LLC, forming the foundation of Artmark’s dual-division operating model that continues today: export representation through Artmark Associates and import sourcing through Artmark Products.
Growth and Global Expansion
During the early 1970s, Artmark responded to accelerating growth in the Middle East and Africa by recruiting its current owner at the time, Frank Kiernan, to lead development of these regions. Over the following decades, Mr. Kiernan expanded Artmark’s international presence significantly and became majority shareholder in 1986, ultimately acquiring full ownership in 1990.
In support of continued growth, the company relocated its corporate headquarters from New York City to Miami, Florida in 1994. In 1998, Artmark completed construction of its 40,000 sq. ft. corporate office and warehouse facility, enhancing logistics support for both its export and import operations.
Today, Artmark Associates operates in more than 40 international markets and represents many of the most recognized manufacturers in the global electrical industry. The company continues to serve as a strategic international channel partner for suppliers seeking market expansion and customers requiring reliable access to proven brands.
New Ownership and Leadership Transition
On September 5, 2025, Frank Kiernan completed the sale of his ownership interest in the Artmark companies to KLH Capital, a private equity firm based in Tampa, Florida. This transition represents a strategic inflection point in Artmark’s long-term growth plan, bringing investment capital and operational support to accelerate global development.
KLH Capital retained the existing executive leadership team to ensure continuity of operations and preservation of long-standing customer and partner relationships. The current leadership structure is:
Our Commitment
Artmark Associates remains focused on one outcome: enabling manufacturers to grow internationally through disciplined market development, commercial execution, and operational reliability. Our success is built on fast response, commercial accountability, competitive positioning, and service culture.
As part of the Artmark global platform and under new ownership, Artmark Associates is positioned for scalable growth while remaining grounded in the values that have defined it since 1945: performance, trust, and relationships that last.
Founded in 1945, Artmark Associates LLC began as an electrical export organization established by Arthur Levinson and Mark Shafer, whose names inspired the “Artmark” brand. The company’s early operations focused on supporting manufacturers throughout the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, with subsequent expansion into Asia as global demand for U.S.-engineered electrical products accelerated.
As Artmark Associates developed deep international market reach, the founders identified an opportunity to complement the export business with a U.S.-focused import platform. This strategic expansion led to the launch of Artmark Products LLC, forming the foundation of Artmark’s dual-division operating model that continues today: export representation through Artmark Associates and import sourcing through Artmark Products.
Growth and Global Expansion
During the early 1970s, Artmark responded to accelerating growth in the Middle East and Africa by recruiting its current owner at the time, Frank Kiernan, to lead development of these regions. Over the following decades, Mr. Kiernan expanded Artmark’s international presence significantly and became majority shareholder in 1986, ultimately acquiring full ownership in 1990.
In support of continued growth, the company relocated its corporate headquarters from New York City to Miami, Florida in 1994. In 1998, Artmark completed construction of its 40,000 sq. ft. corporate office and warehouse facility, enhancing logistics support for both its export and import operations.
Today, Artmark Associates operates in more than 40 international markets and represents many of the most recognized manufacturers in the global electrical industry. The company continues to serve as a strategic international channel partner for suppliers seeking market expansion and customers requiring reliable access to proven brands.
New Ownership and Leadership Transition
On September 5, 2025, Frank Kiernan completed the sale of his ownership interest in the Artmark companies to KLH Capital, a private equity firm based in Tampa, Florida. This transition represents a strategic inflection point in Artmark’s long-term growth plan, bringing investment capital and operational support to accelerate global development.
KLH Capital retained the existing executive leadership team to ensure continuity of operations and preservation of long-standing customer and partner relationships. The current leadership structure is:
- Jim O’Keefe – Chief Executive Officer, Artmark Companies
- Michel Moreau – Chief Financial Officer, Artmark Companies
- Brian Prince – Vice President, Artmark Products LLC (Import Division)
- Noel Fajardo – Vice President, Artmark Associates LLC (Export Division)
Our Commitment
Artmark Associates remains focused on one outcome: enabling manufacturers to grow internationally through disciplined market development, commercial execution, and operational reliability. Our success is built on fast response, commercial accountability, competitive positioning, and service culture.
As part of the Artmark global platform and under new ownership, Artmark Associates is positioned for scalable growth while remaining grounded in the values that have defined it since 1945: performance, trust, and relationships that last.