Cal-West Rain
Cal-West Rain is a privately-held, full-service agricultural irrigation and pump contractor serving Central California orchard, vineyard, row-crop, and dairy growers from four branches with design, installation, pump/well service, and automation since 1989.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersKerman, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Cal-West Rain does
Cal-West Rain is a privately-held, full-service agricultural irrigation and pump contractor serving Central California growers since 1989. The company designs, installs, services, and maintains drip, micro, subsurface, and sprinkler irrigation systems, alongside comprehensive pump, well, and electrical repair and rebuild services, and produces custom UL508-certified Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) panels built on Yaskawa and Schneider Electric components. A dedicated Irrigation Monitoring and Controls Division, led since 2019 by Tom Weber, integrates WiseConn DropControl hardware and software for real-time valve automation, pressure and flow monitoring, and remote irrigation scheduling; the company also manufactures J Stand portable water fill stations in 4", 6", and 8" diameters. Operations are run from four branch locations—Kerman (headquarters, with a new 8,800 sq. ft. office completed April 2019), Paso Robles, Hanford, and Bakersfield—covering the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast.
Cal-West Rain serves orchard (almond, pistachio, tree fruit), vineyard, row-crop (tomato, vegetable), dairy, and livestock operations, and is recognized as a pre-approved vendor by the Madera County GSA and Antelope Valley Groundwater Basin for SGMA-related flow meter work. Revenue is generated across five streams: turnkey design/build and project services, hardware and parts sales (drip irrigation, filters, pipe fittings, flow meters, valves, sprinkler carts), repair and maintenance service contracts, equipment rentals, and proprietary product sales (J Stands). Pricing is quote-based for projects and services, with parts available through an online catalog at calwestrain.com.
Cal-West Rain holds California Contractor's License No. 641498 and operates an indirect channel that pairs project delivery with grant administration for USDA NRCS EQIP, CDFA SWEEP, and PG&E irrigation incentive programs. The company maintains Certified Irrigation Designer staff, is a member of the Irrigation Association, and distributes industry-leading product lines including Netafim, Rivulis, WiseConn, Yaskawa, Schneider Electric, and LAKOS. Co-founders Larry Isheim (irrigation) and Jim Martin (pumps) established the firm in Kerman in fall 1989; the firm has remained locally owned with no institutional capital and approximately 100+ employees as of the latest source data.
Cal-West Rain firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cal-West Rain
- Legal name
- Cal-West Rain, Inc.
- Website
- https://calwestrain.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Cal-West Rain is a privately-held, full-service agricultural irrigation and pump contractor serving Central California orchard, vineyard, row-crop, and dairy growers from four branches with design, installation, pump/well service, and automation since 1989.
- Ownership category
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Cal-West Rain industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Irrigation and Pump Services
- NAICS
- Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)
- SIC
- Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Irrigation Design, Installation & Maintenance Services (Engineering, Retrofit, Repair) (AFAAACAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Monitoring, Metering & Flow Measurement (Meters, Pressure/Flow Gauges, Telemetry) (AFAAACAK), Filtration & Water Treatment for Irrigation (Sand/Disc/Screen, Chem Treatment) (AFAAACAD)
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Where Cal-West Rain is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kerman
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Cal-West Rain business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Design and Construction Services: Turnkey irrigation project services including design, installation, startup and maintenance for drip, micro, subsurface, and sprinkler irrigation systems
- Parts and Equipment Sales: Sale of irrigation parts, pumps, filters, valves, flow meters, pipe fittings and related equipment through full-service parts departments and online catalog
- Service and Repair: Repair and maintenance services for irrigation systems, pumps, wells and electrical systems
- Equipment Rentals: Rental pipe and equipment for irrigation projects
- J Stand Sales: Sale of portable water fill stations available in 4", 6", and 8" diameters with various options and custom builds
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | J Stand Pricing - Contact for Quote |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Cal-West Rain product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cal-West Rain is a full-service agricultural irrigation and pump contractor providing turnkey design, construction, installation, startup, and maintenance services for drip, micro, subsurface, and sprinkler irrigation systems serving Central California growers. The company also offers pump and well services (troubleshooting, rehabilitation, rebuilds), irrigation automation via WiseConn DropControl, custom VFD pump panels, equipment rentals, and a parts catalog including its own J Stand portable water fill stations.
Product overview
Cal-West Rain is a full-service agricultural irrigation and pump company offering a unified portfolio of services and products. The core service offerings include turnkey irrigation system design and construction (drip, micro, subsurface, and sprinkler systems), pump and well services (troubleshooting, repairs, rebuilds), and general service and repair. The company also manufactures J Stand Portable Water Fill Stations in three sizes. Supporting the service business, Cal-West Rain operates an online parts catalog offering drip irrigation parts, filter systems, pipe fittings, flow meters, sprinkler carts, and valves. The company provides monitoring and control systems using WiseConn DropControl technology for irrigation automation and offers Variable Frequency Drives for pump control. All products and services are delivered through four California branch locations (Kerman, Paso Robles, Hanford, Bakersfield) with design, installation, and maintenance capabilities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Ag Irrigation Services Turnkey design and construction services for drip, micro, subsurface, and sprinkler irrigation systems across Central California, including design, installation, startup, and maintenance for agricultural growers.
- Pump and Well Services Complete pump, well, and electrical repair services including troubleshooting, rehabilitation, and rebuilds for all types of agricultural pumps, serving agricultural operations across Central California.
- Service and Repair Full-service repair and maintenance for irrigation systems, pumps, wells, and electrical systems delivered through branch locations with over 30 years of experience as an authorized dealer.
- J Stand Portable Water Fill Stations Heavy-duty aluminum portable water loading stands for filling water trucks and tanks, available in 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch diameter models with 11-foot height and an inverted J-shape design for stability and safety.
- Monitoring and Control Systems Irrigation monitoring and control systems using WiseConn DropControl hardware and software for valve automation, flow monitoring, pressure monitoring, and remote irrigation scheduling in agricultural operations.
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) Electric controllers that vary pump motor speed for efficient response to irrigation flow and pressure demands, including Yaskawa and Schneider Electric VFDs with line reactors and surge suppressors sold as part of Cal-West Rain's custom UL508 certified panel offerings.
- Drip Irrigation Parts Catalog of 35 product offerings including driplines, emitters, and accessories for drip irrigation systems, sold through the online parts catalog at calwestrain.com/shop/.
- Filter Systems Irrigation filter systems including sand media filters, screen filters, and automatic cleaning filters (VACLEEN) for removing debris and protecting irrigation system components, available through the parts catalog.
- Pipe Fittings Catalog of 15 product offerings including grooved aluminum fittings: elbows (11.25°, 22.5°, 45°, 90°), couplings, tee fittings, and flange adaptors for irrigation pipeline systems.
- Flow Meters Six flow meter products for water measurement and SGMA reporting, including electromagnetic and ultrasonic meters from brands like Seametrics, McCrometer, and Bermad, sold through the parts catalog and installed by Cal-West Rain crews.
- Irrigation Rental Equipment Rental pipe and equipment services for temporary irrigation needs, supporting growers with short-duration or supplemental irrigation setups.
- Sprinkler Carts Portable sprinkler carts for irrigation applications, including big gun sprinkler systems, sold through the parts catalog.
- Valves Irrigation valves including butterfly valves and control valves from brands such as Bermad, sold through the parts catalog.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 20% water savings with irrigation automation
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Cal-West Rain
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Cal-West Rain technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Cal-West Rain partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.
- WiseConncoreWiseConn is the provider of DropControl irrigation management system and hardware (nodes, gateway) used by Cal-West Rain for irrigation automation projects. Cal-West Rain leads their Irrigation Monitoring and Controls Division with Tom Weber (20+ years irrigation industry experience, most recently with WiseConn). Partnership enables real-time valve control, pressure monitoring, and flow meter integration for agricultural operations.
- YaskawamajorYaskawa is the leading global manufacturer of low and medium voltage variable frequency drives. Cal-West Rain routinely specifies and supplies Yaskawa VFDs for agricultural pump applications based on customer preference and application requirements.
- Schneider ElectricmajorSchneider Electric supplies circuit breakers and VFDs for Cal-West Rain's custom UL508 certified VFD panels used in agricultural pump protection applications.
- GraybarsupportingGraybar (Fortune 500 industrial automation distributor) provides technical expertise and input on VFD applications. Robert Keith serves as Industrial Automation Technology Specialist for Central California region.
- Polaris Energy ServicescoreCal-West Rain and Polaris Energy Services work together to deploy irrigation automation solutions for agricultural operations across Central California and Central Coast. Polaris provides energy efficiency expertise and helps customers access PG&E irrigation incentives.
- PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric)supportingPG&E offers cash incentives for irrigation automation projects. Cal-West Rain helps customers apply for and deploy automation systems that qualify for PG&E incentives, reducing project costs and improving energy efficiency.
- USDA NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service)supportingUSDA NRCS provides EQIP funding for conservation practices including irrigation system modernization. Cal-West Rain assists growers with program applications and designs/installs systems meeting NRCS conservation standards.
- CDFA SWEEPsupportingCalifornia Department of Food and Agriculture's State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) provides grants for irrigation systems that reduce greenhouse gases and save water. Cal-West Rain helps customers prepare SWEEP applications and implements qualifying projects.
- NetafimmajorNetafim is a leading global provider of drip irrigation solutions. Cal-West Rain represents Netafim products as a dealer, offering their Streamline X thin-wall dripline and other drip irrigation products to California growers.
- RivulismajorRivulis is a global irrigation company providing micro irrigation solutions. Cal-West Rain represents Rivulis products as a dealer for California agricultural customers.
- Irrigation AssociationsupportingIndustry association for irrigation professionals. Cal-West Rain maintains membership and staff with Certified Irrigation Designer credentials through this organization.
- LAKOSsupportingLAKOS Pump Protection Separators (PPS) are used to extend turbine pump life by removing sand from well water before it enters the pump. Cal-West Rain installs and services LAKOS downhole sand separators.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Cal-West Rain competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Valmont Industries: Diversified manufacturer that produces Valley irrigation equipment, competing in agricultural irrigation infrastructure at much larger scale. Overlap on irrigation equipment sales and projects rather than service-led contracting.
- Lindsay Corporation: Public manufacturer of Zimmatic center-pivot and lateral-move irrigation systems with broader geographic reach and a wider product portfolio. Adjacent rather than direct, but competes for the same agricultural irrigation wallet share.
- Franklin Electric: Major manufacturer of water pumps, drives, and well components used in agricultural pump systems. Overlaps with Cal-West Rain's pump and well services business through the same end customers.
- Jain Irrigation: Large global irrigation and pipe company with drip/micro and subsurface products similar to those Cal-West Rain distributes. Competes indirectly on equipment and on integrated farm water management solutions.
Direct peers
- Netafim: Global drip and micro-irrigation manufacturer that Cal-West Rain represents as a dealer in California. Overlaps directly in product line (driplines, emitters, filters) and on grower projects across orchards, vineyards, and row crops.
- Rivulis Irrigation: Global micro-irrigation manufacturer also distributed by Cal-West Rain. Competes with Netafim and overlaps on dripline and micro irrigation products sold into the same agricultural customer base.
- RDO Water (RDO Equipment Co.): Regional irrigation and water management dealer with branches across the U.S. West. Provides irrigation equipment, pumps, and AgSense-style automation to growers — competing for similar California projects.
- WiseConn: California-based agtech firm whose DropControl irrigation monitoring platform Cal-West Rain deploys. Direct overlap in irrigation automation hardware and software, with shared Central Valley customers (almonds, tomatoes).
Regional players
- Agri-Valley Irrigation: Central California irrigation distributor and contractor serving the same San Joaquin Valley grower base. Direct overlap in drip, micro, and sprinkler installation and pump services within Cal-West Rain's home geography.
- Pacific Irrigation Sales: Regional irrigation supply and service company operating in California. Overlaps in retail parts, pump service, and irrigation project work for similar agricultural customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Cal-West Rain leadership team
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Profiles3 records
Cal-West Rain funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Cal-West Rain M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Cal-West Rain
What does Cal-West Rain do?
Cal-West Rain is a full-service agricultural irrigation and pump contractor providing turnkey design, construction, installation, startup, and maintenance services for drip, micro, subsurface, and sprinkler irrigation systems serving Central California growers. The company also offers pump and well services (troubleshooting, rehabilitation, rebuilds), irrigation automation via WiseConn DropControl, custom VFD pump panels, equipment rentals, and a parts catalog including its own J Stand portable water fill stations.
Is Cal-West Rain a public or private company?
Cal-West Rain is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Cal-West Rain founded?
Cal-West Rain was founded in 1989. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Cal-West Rain based?
Cal-West Rain is headquartered in Kerman, United States, in the North America region.
How does Cal-West Rain make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Design and Construction Services are the primary driver. The others are parts and Equipment Sales, service and Repair, equipment Rentals and J Stand Sales.
Who are Cal-West Rain's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Valmont Industries, Lindsay Corporation, Franklin Electric and Jain Irrigation. Direct peers are Netafim, Rivulis Irrigation, RDO Water (RDO Equipment Co.) and WiseConn. Regional players are Agri-Valley Irrigation and Pacific Irrigation Sales.
Does Cal-West Rain have an API?
No public API is recorded for Cal-West Rain.
What industry is Cal-West Rain in?
Cal-West Rain's product category is Agricultural Irrigation and Pump Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAAACAL, Irrigation Design, Installation & Maintenance Services (Engineering, Retrofit, Repair), with a secondary code of AFAAACAK, Monitoring, Metering & Flow Measurement (Meters, Pressure/Flow Gauges, Telemetry). Its NAICS code is 237110 and its SIC code is 3561.