Generac Holdings Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Enercon Engineering, Inc., a manufacturer of custom power equipment and industrial enclosures headquartered in East Peoria, Illinois. The deal adds Enercon’s 160,000‑square‑foot manufacturing plant and its 120‑person engineering team to Generac’s domestic commercial and industrial (C&I) business group, positioning the company to accelerate its expansion into the data‑center power market.
Enercon, founded in 1975, specializes in generator enclosures, switchgear, and other custom power solutions. By integrating Enercon’s expertise, Generac will broaden its product portfolio and enhance its ability to deliver large‑megawatt generators to hyperscale and enterprise data‑center customers. The acquisition follows Generac’s recent $300 million backlog of large‑megawatt generators for data‑center clients and its guidance for mid‑teens percent net sales growth and an 8.0%–9.0% net income margin for 2026.
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. While the purchase price has not been disclosed, the strategic rationale centers on scaling manufacturing capacity and adding specialized engineering talent to support a projected tripling of global data‑center capacity by 2030. Generac’s leadership views the acquisition as a key step in doubling C&I product sales and solidifying its position as a critical infrastructure partner for the AI‑driven data‑center industry.
Analysts have noted the positive momentum surrounding Generac’s pivot to data‑center power solutions, citing the company’s robust backlog and forward‑looking guidance. The acquisition is expected to reinforce Generac’s competitive advantage in a market where reliability and scalability are paramount, and it aligns with the firm’s broader strategy to invest in new manufacturing facilities and expand its commercial footprint.
The deal underscores Generac’s commitment to transforming from a primarily residential generator provider into a comprehensive energy technology solutions company, with a growing focus on commercial and industrial power solutions that support the expanding data‑center and AI infrastructure sectors.
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