ABB to Acquire IPEC to Strengthen Electrical Diagnostics and Predictive Maintenance

ABB to Acquire Premium Power to Expand Electrical Engineering Advisory Capabilities in Europe

February 19, 2026

IT Services

ABB entered into an agreement to acquire Premium Power, an Ireland-based electrical engineering consultancy headquartered near Dublin. The acquisition will strengthen ABB’s Electrification Service advisory offering (ABB Navigate) with expanded expertise in power system studies, grid compliance modelling, power quality assessments, and electrical safety/risk management. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, and financial terms were not disclosed.

ABB to Acquire SEAM Group to Expand Electrification Service Offering

February 16, 2024

Industrial Services

ABB has entered into an agreement to acquire SEAM Group, a provider of energized asset management and advisory services for industrial and commercial buildings. The deal is expected to close in Q3 2024, subject to regulatory approvals, and financial terms were not disclosed.

Leadec Acquires Elmleigh Electrical Systems Limited

September 30, 2022

Industrial Services

Leadec, a Triton Fund IV portfolio company, has acquired Elmleigh Electrical Systems Limited, a UK-based process automation specialist and systems integrator, effective September 30, 2022. The deal expands Leadec’s automation and systems-integration capabilities in Europe, strengthening its presence in the food & beverage and parcel distribution end markets.

Bailey International Acquires Industrial Electronic Controls (IEC)

April 11, 2023

Manufacturing

Bailey International, backed by EBSCO Capital, has acquired Industrial Electronic Controls (IEC) to expand its electronics product portfolio and engineering capabilities in electronic throttles, displays, and sensors. The deal strengthens Bailey’s ability to serve OEM customers across agriculture, construction, forestry and transportation with more integrated mobile and industrial electronic control solutions.

nVent Electric Acquires ECM Industries for $1.1 Billion

May 18, 2023

Industrial Services

nVent Electric plc entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ECM Industries, LLC from ECM Investors, LLC (the parent of ECM Industries) for $1.1 billion, subject to customary adjustments. The acquisition was expected to close in Q2 2023 and integrate ECM Industries into nVent’s Electrical and Fastening Solutions business segment.

Creation Technologies Acquires IEC Electronics Corp.

October 6, 2021

Manufacturing

Creation Technologies completed the acquisition of IEC Electronics Corp., an electronic manufacturing services (EMS) provider with strengths in aerospace & defense, medical and industrial markets. The deal adds IEC locations in Newark and Rochester, New York and Albuquerque, New Mexico and expands Creation's capabilities with precision machining, interconnect (cable and harness) and analytical laboratory testing services.