New England Electrical (Pfingsten) Acquires Atlas Innovative Services

Centerline Communications Acquires NEC Group from Pfingsten Partners

March 17, 2026

Industrial Services

Centerline Communications LLC acquired NEC Group from Pfingsten Partners. The acquisition adds capabilities in mission-critical wireless telecommunications, utility infrastructure, and electric vehicle charging, while expanding Centerline’s geographic footprint in the Northeast. Terms were not disclosed and the transaction closed on March 17, 2026.

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.

Pfingsten-backed NEC Acquires Eastern Communications, LLC

November 2, 2022

Telecommunications

Pfingsten’s portfolio company NEC acquired Eastern Communications, LLC, a Bloomfield, Connecticut-based provider of maintenance, repair and upgrade services for telecommunications infrastructure. The deal—NEC’s third add-on since Pfingsten became majority shareholder in October 2021—closed October 31, 2022; Eastern CEO Steve Slade will retain ownership and join NEC’s executive team as the combined platform expands geographic coverage and service capabilities.

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.

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.

Pfingsten Acquires Environmental Lights

November 26, 2019

Manufacturing

Pfingsten, an operationally focused private equity firm, acquired Advanced Lighting Concepts, LLC d.b.a. Environmental Lights, a San Diego–based designer and provider of commercial accent LED lighting. The company's founders, Greg and Anne Thorson, retained equity and management will remain in place; Pfingsten plans to invest in product development, people and pursue strategic add-on acquisitions to grow the business.