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Eaton signs agreement to acquire COL Group, expanding manufacturing capacity and ...

Published

25 September 2026

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technology

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Industrial

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Europe

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Fusion42 · 25 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Eaton has agreed to acquire COL Group, a specialist in medium-voltage electrical distribution solutions, for €810 million, expanding its manufacturing capacity and power distribution capabilities in Europe. This acquisition aims to strengthen Eaton's position in supporting the growing demand for resilient and sustainable power infrastructure in data center and utility markets across the EMEA region.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Industrial, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your opportunity to serve European data center and utility customers expands as Eaton builds new capacity by buying COL Group. Now is the moment to explore partnerships or supply chain ties before integration consolidates choices.

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2 sources · 25 Sep 2026

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