The Look Company Acquires OAI + Rainier from LFM Capital

Rainier Industries (LFM Portfolio Company) Acquires OAI Visual Branding

March 9, 2023

Manufacturing

Rainier Industries, a portfolio company of LFM Capital, has acquired the assets of Outdoor America Images, Inc. (OAI Visual Branding), a Tampa-based manufacturer of branded display solutions. The add-on expands Rainier's large-format printing, dye sublimation, dimensional fabrication, and installation capabilities to better serve sports, out-of-home advertising, event, and facility customers; financial terms were not disclosed.

LFM Capital Acquires Rainier Industries

October 12, 2021

Manufacturing

LFM Capital, a Nashville-based private equity firm, has invested in Rainier Industries, a long-established manufacturer of residential and commercial shade, shelter and display solutions headquartered in Tukwila, Washington. The Campbell family will remain involved as minority owners while LFM plans to partner with management to drive growth and operational improvements; terms were not disclosed.

Rainier Industries (LFM Capital) Acquires Eclipse Shading Systems

December 15, 2022

Manufacturing

Rainier Industries, a portfolio company of LFM Capital, has acquired Eclipse Shading Systems, a Middletown, New York manufacturer of retractable awnings and solar shades. The add-on acquisition is intended to expand Rainier's East Coast production footprint, optimize manufacturing processes, and broaden dealer reach across the United States; financial terms were not disclosed.

Rainier Partners Acquires Majority Stake in SCI Flooring

July 10, 2023

Building Products

Rainier Partners has made a majority investment in SCI Flooring, a Michigan-headquartered full-service floor covering provider operating in Michigan and Kansas. The transaction acquires the business from Corridor Capital, which had previously grown SCI through operational improvements and add-on acquisitions; Rainier will support geographic and operational expansion and continued M&A.

AOI Capital Leads Investor Group to Acquire RK Logistics Group

April 15, 2022

Transportation

AOI Capital led a group of investors to acquire RK Logistics Group, a Silicon Valley third-party logistics provider offering warehousing, e-commerce fulfillment and supply chain management. The deal retains RK's existing management team while founder Rod Kalune has retired; AOI expects to expand its presence and capabilities in 3PL services.

Rainier Partners Invests in Wilmar Corporation

January 6, 2022

Industrial Services

Rainier Partners, a Seattle-based private equity firm, has made a minority growth investment in Wilmar Corporation, a Kent, Washington-based supplier, distributor, and category manager of specialty tools and equipment for the automotive aftermarket and other end markets. The Cantalini family will retain a significant ownership stake while Rainier provides capital and resources to support product expansion, geographic growth, and strategic acquisitions.