Blackstone and Arlington Industries, Inc. have announced that funds managed by Blackstone Energy Transition Partners have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Arlington, a US-based designer and manufacturer of electrical products.
Founded in 1949, Arlington designs and manufactures fittings, enclosures and related electrical components used across commercial, industrial and data centre facilities. The company’s products support electrical distributors and contractors as demand rises alongside accelerating electrification trends.
Arlington president Tom Gretz said the partnership would support the company’s next phase of growth, enabling it to continue delivering innovative and reliable solutions for electrical contractors.
Betty (Elizabeth) Stark, chair of Arlington’s board, said the transaction marks “an exciting new chapter” for the company, adding that Blackstone would be a strong long-term steward for Arlington’s employees, customers and partners.
Bilal Khan, senior managing director, and Mark Zhu, managing director at Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, said Arlington has built a strong reputation for high-quality, innovative products serving a diverse customer base. They added that Blackstone’s scale, resources and global network would help expand Arlington’s product portfolio and support long-term growth.
The acquisition is the latest in a series of investments by Blackstone Energy Transition Partners focused on electrification and the energy transition, following recent transactions including Alliance Technical Group, Maclean Power Systems, Wolf Summit Energy, Hill Top Energy Center, Shermco, Enverus, Lancium and Westwood.
Financial terms were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions. UBS Investment Bank acted as financial adviser to Arlington, while Sullivan & Cromwell served as its legal adviser.
