Wynnchurch-backed Trimlite buys doormaker Barnett Millworks
- Trimlite supplies interior and exterior door slabs, pre-hung doors, door glass and doorlites, and other related products, sold through its network of wholesale distributors, dealers, and OEM customers.
- Barnett is a third-generation family door manufacturing company with a presence in the Southeast and Gulf Shore region.
- The acquisition represents Trimlite’s fourth acquisition since partnering with Wynnchurch in 2021, and its second acquisition closed in 2026.
Trimlite Equity, a distributor of residential door products and portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, announced the acquisition of Barnett Millworks, a family-owned distributor of residential door products.
The acquisition expands Trimlite’s geographic footprint into the Southeast market and strengthens its ability to serve customers across North America. Barnett’s complementary geographic footprint, customer relationships, and value-added capabilities are expected to enhance Trimlite’s platform.
Founded in 1945 and based in Theodore, Alabama, Barnett is a three-generation family-owned distributor of residential doors and millwork products.
“Choosing the right partner was about preserving our culture, creating opportunities for our employees, and ensuring our customers continue to receive the exceptional service they’ve come to expect,” Paul Barnett, president and CEO of Barnett Millworks said in a statement.
The acquisition of Barnett represents Trimlite’s fourth acquisition since partnering with Wynnchurch and its second acquisition completed in 2026, following the acquisition of Harris Door and Millwork in March.
Founded in 1982, Trimlite supplies interior and exterior door slabs, pre-hung doors, door glass and doorlites, and other related products, sold through its network of wholesale distributors, dealers, and OEM customers.
