Pfingsten-backed NEC Acquires Eastern Communications, LLC

Pfingsten Invests in New England Electrical Contracting

October 20, 2021

Industrial Services

Pfingsten, an operationally focused private equity firm, made a platform investment in New England Electrical Contracting, LLC, a Kingston, Massachusetts-based provider of electrical services supporting 5G deployment, EV charging and utility customers. The transaction closed on October 6, 2021; founder Kevin Farrell retained significant equity and Pfingsten said it will support growth through investments in people, infrastructure, geographic expansion and add-on acquisitions.

New England Electrical Expands Telecom Services Platform with Molicom Partnership

June 28, 2022

Telecommunications

Pfingsten-backed New England Electrical Contracting has partnered with Modern Link Communications ("Molicom"), a Plaistow, New Hampshire-based provider of maintenance, repair and upgrade services for critical telecommunications infrastructure. Molicom President and owner Keith Barnard will retain ownership and join New England Electrical's executive team as the combined company pursues Pfingsten's strategy to build a national independent telecommunications service provider.

New England Electrical (Pfingsten) Acquires Atlas Innovative Services

August 23, 2022

Telecommunications

Pfingsten-backed New England Electrical Contracting, LLC has acquired Atlas Innovative Services, Inc., a provider of maintenance, repair and upgrade services for critical telecommunications infrastructure headquartered in Pembroke, Massachusetts with operations in Punta Gorda, Florida. The add-on expands New England Electrical's service coverage across New England and provides a foothold in the growing Florida telecom services market.

Dunes Point Capital Acquires Majority Interest in Eastern Communications

January 7, 2025

Telecommunications

Dunes Point Capital, LP acquired a majority interest in Eastern Communications, Ltd., a national distributor and technical service provider of mission‑critical communication devices and network infrastructure for public safety agencies. The investment is led by Dunes Point Capital Fund III with co-investors including funds managed by Partners Capital and debt financing from Audax Private Debt, TPG Twin Brook and Manulife; Eastern is headquartered in Queens, New York and employs approximately 200 people.

Pfingsten Acquires Tempest Telecom Solutions

December 13, 2022

Telecommunications

Pfingsten, an operationally focused private equity firm, acquired Tempest Telecom Solutions, a US-based provider of network telecommunications equipment distribution and repair services, on December 2, 2022. Pfingsten plans to scale Tempest as a platform, expanding its technical service and product distribution capabilities organically and via add-on acquisitions.

Eastern Communications Acquires PMC Wireless

November 11, 2025

Telecommunications

Eastern Communications Ltd., a mission-critical communications provider, has acquired Hazlet, New Jersey-based PMC Wireless, a regional public safety communications technology integrator led by the Casciano family. The deal expands Eastern's Tri-State service footprint and brings additional technical capabilities and product categories into Eastern's national distribution network to better serve public safety, utilities, and transportation customers.