WESTAR CAPITAL BUYS CANDLE LAMP CO.WESTAR CAPITAL BUYS CANDLE LAMP CO.

RIVERSIDE, CALIF. —Westar Capital LLC said it has purchased Candle Lamp Co., a manufacturer and marketer of candle lamps, clear liquid wax lighting products and high performance chafing fuels to the foodservice industry.

Candle Lamp Co., based here, also operates manufacturing facilities in Riverside and Memphis, Tenn. Westar Capital is a private investment firm that focuses on the expansion of middle market companies. Larry Rembold was Named chief executive of Candle Lamp, while the company’s previous president, Dan Stoner, will become a member of the board of directors. —Westar Capital LLC said it has purchased Candle Lamp Co., a manufacturer and marketer of candle lamps, clear liquid wax lighting products and high performance chafing fuels to the foodservice industry.