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MacLean Power Systems and Power Grid Components Join Forces to Form Leading Supplier of Engineered Components and Solutions for Utility Infrastructure
NEW YORK, December 10, 2025--MacLean Power Systems ("MPS") and Power Grid Components ("PGC"), two leading manufacturers of engineered components and solutions for electrical transmission, distribution, substation and communication infrastructure, announced today the signing of definitive agreements to merge and recapitalize MPS. Pursuant to the transaction, PGC’s existing financial sponsor, funds affiliated with Blackstone Energy Transition Partners and Blackstone’s flagship private equity strat
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