Trimlite Expands Residential Door Distribution Platform with Acquisition of KW Building Products
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Trimlite Expands Residential Door Distribution Platform with Acquisition of KW Building Products
Trimlite, a value-added distributor of residential doors and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, acquired KW Building Products, a wholesale distributor of doors, windows, and related building products serving the Mid-South and Central United States.
Transaction Expands Product Offering and Geographic Reach Across the Mid-South and Central United States
ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Trimlite, a value-added distributor of residential doors and door products and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. ("Wynnchurch"), today announced the acquisition of KW Building Products, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Clay-Ingels, LLC ("KW"), a wholesale distributor of residential doors, windows, and related building products serving customers across the Mid-South and Central United States.
Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, KW serves independent and national pro dealers through locations in Lexington and Indianapolis. KY distributes interior and exterior doors, windows, moldings, jambs, casings and related building products and provides door-hanging and other value-added services.
“Over nearly four decades, KW has distinguished itself through exceptional product quality, responsive service, and a deep commitment to its customers,” said Patrick Hooper, CEO of Trimlite. “Tim, Will, and the entire KW organization have built an impressive business with a talented team and a strong presence in the markets they serve. We are excited to welcome them to Trimlite and work together to carry that legacy forward.”
"Trimlite shares our commitment to customers, employees, and operational excellence, making Trimlite the right partner for KW," said Tim Hicks, President of KW. “The combination brings together a broader product offering, long-standing customer relationships and scalable distribution capabilities.”
“Bringing KW and Trimlite together advances our strategy of building a broader, more diversified provider of value-added door products and services,” said Brian Crumbaugh, Partner at Wynnchurch. “KW extends the platform into attractive adjacent markets while adding meaningful distribution scale and a highly regarded product portfolio. We are pleased to support Patrick, Tim, Will Hicks, Dennis Steffey, and their teams as they capitalize on the opportunities ahead.”
Since Wynnchurch's acquisition of Trimlite in July 2021, Trimlite has completed five acquisitions, including three acquisitions in 2026, expanding its product offering, capabilities, and geographic reach.
Paul Hastings LLP acted as legal advisor to Trimlite and Wynnchurch.
About Trimlite:
Founded in 1982, Trimlite is a value-added distributor of residential doors and related door products in North America. The company offers a broad portfolio of interior and exterior door slabs, pre-hung doors, door glass, and other related products. For more information, please visit: www.trimlite.com.
About KW:
Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, KW Building Products, LLC is a wholesale distributor of interior and exterior doors, windows, moldings, and related building products. Through its locations in Lexington and Indianapolis, KW serves independent and national pro dealers across the Mid-South and Central United States. For more information, please visit: www.kywholesale.com.
About Wynnchurch Capital:
Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. is a private equity investment firm that has been investing in industrial businesses for more than 25 years. Wynnchurch is currently investing out of its sixth private equity fund and manages approximately $9.1 billion of assets under management. The firm's strategy is to partner with companies that possess the potential for substantial growth and profit improvement. Wynnchurch specializes in recapitalizations, growth capital, management buyouts, corporate carve-outs, and restructurings. Recent exits include the pending sale of FloWorks to Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: FERG) in a transaction valued at approximately $1.6 billion and the sale of Labrie Environmental Group to Hiab Corporation (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB) in a transaction valued at approximately $1.04 billion. Recent investments include MSHS Pacific Power Group, Sterno, NABRICO Marine Products, Charter Industries, and Astro Shapes. For more information, please visit: www.wynnchurch.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
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