Blackstone Energy Transition Partners has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Arlington Industries, a U.S. manufacturer of electrical fittings, enclosures and related components used in commercial, industrial and data center facilities. The transaction, whose terms remain undisclosed, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026 and will mark Blackstone’s latest investment in electrification-related infrastructure.

This acquisition extends Blackstone’s energy-focused private equity platform, which has committed over $27 billion of equity globally across sectors such as grid modernization, renewable integration and power generation. Since 2024, the platform has completed nine control-oriented investments, including Alliance Technical Group and Maclean Power Systems, reflecting a strategy to build scale in companies supporting the shift toward cleaner, more reliable energy solutions.

For investors, the deal underscores Blackstone’s growing focus on infrastructure assets that benefit from rising demand for electrification. Blackstone manages more than $1.2 trillion in assets, and strengthening its offering of electrical product manufacturers may help drive fee-earning capital deployment in 2026. UBS Investment Bank and law firm Sullivan & Cromwell served as financial and legal advisors to Arlington, reinforcing the transaction’s institutional support.