Preformed Line Products Acquires Delta Star Conetores Eletricos Ltda

MacLean Power Systems to Acquire Delta Star

September 1, 2026

Manufacturing

MacLean Power Systems signed a definitive agreement to acquire Delta Star, a manufacturer of power transformers, mobile and unitized substations, and related field services. Existing MPS sponsors Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, Blackstone Capital Partners, and Centerbridge Partners are expected to make substantial additional investments to fund the acquisition; the deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Preformed Line Products Acquires J.A.P. Indústria de Materiais para Telefonia (JAP Telecom)

May 2, 2025

Telecommunications

Preformed Line Products Company (PLP) has acquired J.A.P. Indústria de Materiais para Telefonia Ltda (JAP Telecom), a Brazil-based designer and manufacturer of fiber optic connectivity solutions. The acquisition expands PLP's manufacturing footprint and capabilities in South America, providing operational alignment, supply chain efficiencies and increased regional production capacity.

Preformed Line Products (PLP) Acquires Substantially All Assets of Pilot Plastics, Inc.

February 2, 2023

Manufacturing

Preformed Line Products Company (PLP) acquired substantially all of the assets of Pilot Plastics, Inc., an injection molding specialist based in Peninsula, Ohio. The acquisition expands PLP's injection molding capacity and supports production of fiber-optic connectivity components for FTTH and 5G deployments while enabling closer collaboration with PLP's Cleveland headquarters.

CAI Capital Partners Acquires LineStar Utility Supply

October 4, 2022

Industrial Services

CAI Capital Partners has made a platform investment in LineStar Utility Supply Inc., a Canadian distributor of powerline technician tools and safety equipment with distribution centers across British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario. Management (including Brian L'Heureux, Greg Payne and Brian Colledge) retained a meaningful equity stake and co-founders remain involved; CAI's investment is the sixth platform from CAI Capital Partners VI and was financed with debt from Scotiabank.

Preformed Line Products (PLP) Acquires Fonderie Richelieu

June 28, 2022

Manufacturing

Preformed Line Products Company's Canadian subsidiary, PLP Canada, has acquired Fonderie Richelieu Inc., a Delson, Quebec-based supplier of cast aluminum components. Operations will be moved into PLP Canada's Montreal facility and Fonderie Richelieu's founder and team will join PLP Canada as PLP expands local manufacturing and adds aluminum casting capability to support Canadian energy and communications markets.

Presco Polymers Acquires Pro-Line Safety Products

December 20, 2019

Manufacturing

Presco Polymers, a Sherman, Texas portfolio company of River Associates Investments, acquired Pro-Line Safety Products, a West Chicago manufacturer and distributor of utility marking products, on December 19, 2019. The deal expands Presco's product offering and manufacturing capacity—adding tracer wire, flexographic printing and tape converting capabilities to serve the underground utility and utility contracting markets.