Blackstone Announces Agreement to Acquire Arlington Industries
January 27, 2026
Blackstone and Arlington Industries, Inc. have recently announced that funds managed by Blackstone Energy Transition Partners have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Arlington, a major designer and manufacturer of electrical products in the United States.
Founded in 1949, Arlington designs and manufactures a range of electrical products such as fittings, enclosures and other components. The company’s innovative solutions are used across commercial, industrial and data center facilities. Amid increasing electrification trends, Arlington’s products play a vital role in supporting the growing needs of electrical distributors and contractors.
Tom Gretz, President of Arlington, said: “We are thrilled to be entering into this new partnership between Arlington and Blackstone. With support from Blackstone, we will continue to deliver innovative and dependable solutions to electrical contractors. I am incredibly proud of what our team has built and excited about the next phase of growth.”
Betty (Elizabeth) Stark, Chairman of Arlington’s Board, added: “This transaction with Blackstone marks an exciting new chapter for Arlington. Blackstone will be a terrific steward of the company and will unlock new opportunities for Arlington’s employees, customers and representatives.”
Bilal Khan, Senior Managing Director, and Mark Zhu, Managing Director, at Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, said: “Arlington has built an excellent reputation for its high quality and innovative products delivering market leading solutions for its diverse customer base. Together with Blackstone’s scale, resources and global network, we look forward to further expanding Arlington’s product offerings and supporting the company’s track record of innovation and long-term growth.”
Arlington represents the latest in a number of recent transactions Blackstone Energy Transition Partners has announced behind its high-conviction investment themes in electrification and the ongoing energy transition, including Alliance Technical Group, Maclean Power Systems, Wolf Summit Energy, Hill Top Energy Center, Shermco, Enverus, Lancium, Westwood, and others.
Terms of the transaction 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 advisor to Arlington, and Sullivan & Cromwell acted as legal advisor to Arlington.
