Blackstone and Arlington Industries, Inc. announced that funds managed by Blackstone Energy Transition Partners have agreed to acquire Arlington, a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of electrical products.
Founded in 1949, Arlington designs and manufactures a broad range of electrical fittings, enclosures, and related components used across commercial, industrial, and data center facilities. The company has built a strong reputation among electrical contractors for reliability and innovation, positioning it to benefit from rising investment tied to electrification and digital infrastructure.
“With support from Blackstone, we will continue to deliver innovative and dependable solutions to electrical contractors,” said Tom Gretz, president of Arlington. “I am incredibly proud of what our team has built and excited about the next phase of growth.”
The transaction marks the latest addition to Blackstone Energy Transition Partners’ growing portfolio aligned with high-conviction themes in electrification and the global energy transition. Recent investments by the platform include Alliance Technical Group, Maclean Power Systems, Wolf Summit Energy, Hill Top Energy Center, Shermco, Enverus, Lancium, and Westwood.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter, subject to customary conditions. UBS Investment Bank served as financial adviser to Arlington, while Sullivan & Cromwell acted as legal advisor.
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