Rainier Partners Invests in Wilmar Corporation

Wilmar Acquires EZRED

August 14, 2025

Manufacturing

Rainier Partners-backed Wilmar, LLC has acquired EZRED, a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of lighting, tool organization, and hand tools for the automotive aftermarket. EZRED, based in Denville, New Jersey, will continue under CEO Bob Cacciabeve and is expected to bolster Wilmar's presence in the professional automotive channel while enabling cross-selling and faster product introductions.

Ranch Creek Partners Acquires Rainier Welding, Inc.

March 3, 2020

Industrial Services

Ranch Creek Partners, LLC acquired Rainier Welding, Inc., a family-owned fabricator of steel and aluminum structures serving the transportation and marine sectors. The shareholders sold the business to enable the founders' retirement and to partner with a PE firm experienced in middle-market control investments.

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 Partners Acquires Calpine Containers, Inc.

April 13, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

Seattle-based private equity firm Rainier Partners has acquired a majority interest in Calpine Containers, Inc., a Clovis, California-based packaging distributor serving more than 500 fresh produce growers and marketers across the U.S. West Coast. Calpine's management and employees retained an ownership stake and will continue to run the company as Rainier provides capital and distribution expertise to accelerate growth across Calpine's 11-location footprint.

Rainier Partners Invests in Pet Food Express

June 8, 2022

Retail

Rainier Partners, a Seattle-based lower-middle-market private equity firm, has made a growth investment in Pet Food Express (PFE), a California-based omnichannel pet retailer with more than 60 stores. The investment will support PFE's e-commerce acceleration and expansion of its brick-and-mortar footprint while partnering with founder Michael Levy and the existing management team.

Rainier Partners Acquires Kleen-Tech Services

September 4, 2025

Industrial Services

Rainier Partners, a Seattle-based private equity firm, has acquired Kleen-Tech Services, a Denver-founded national janitorial and facilities services provider operating across more than 30 states with approximately 2,000 employees. Under Rainier's ownership, Kleen-Tech will pursue organic growth and strategic M&A while leveraging Rainier's SUMMIT value creation process; Piper Sandler advised Rainier and G2 Capital Advisors advised Kleen-Tech on the transaction.