Kinderhook Industries acquires ADC, names Kurt Breischaft as its new CEO
Kinderhook Industries has acquired Advanced Digital Cable (ADC), a Hayesville, North Carolina–based low-voltage wire and cable manufacturer, marking Kinderhook’s eighth wire and cable deal and positioning ADC for accelerated growth with new CEO Kurt Breischaft and three U.S. plants totaling over 500,000 sq ft of manufacturing space.
Nexans to acquire Canadian manufacturer
Nexans has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Electro Cables Inc., a leading Canadian low-voltage cable manufacturer based in Trenton, Ontario. The all-cash deal, valued at approximately €125 million, will bolster Nexans’ position in Canada’s electrification market. Electro Cables’ two sites and 200-person team serve fast-growing sectors such as infrastructure, renewables, and healthcare, with certified products meeting multiple international standards. Closing of the transaction is expected in the first half of 2026, pending regulatory approval.
Ridgway Machines bought by a relatively new U.K. fusion technology company
TE Magnetics, a fusion technology firm under Tokamak Energy, acquired Ridgway Machines in September 2025 to accelerate high temperature superconductor (HTS) manufacturing in the UK. Ridgway, a Leicester-based pioneer in winding and insulating superconducting magnets and cables, will continue to operate as a subsidiary, retaining its staff and facility. The combined expertise will scale advanced UK production of HTS products for diverse applications in energy, science, and transportation, supporting global ambitions for fusion and electrification.
Assets of George A. Mitchell bought
Taylor-Winfield Technologies, Inc. has acquired substantially all of the assets of George A. Mitchell Company (GMC), headquartered in Ohio. The acquisition includes GMC’s reputable push pointers, end forming machines, and tooling for tube, pipe, and wire rod preparation. Taylor-Winfield plans to maintain service and support for Mitchell’s installed base while expanding its offerings for the wire and cable, tube, and pipe industries. The move strengthens both legacy and innovation in industrial manufacturing.
Amphenol follows up buy of CommScope unit with a 2nd cable manufacturer deal
Amphenol announced two major acquisitions: CommScope’s $10.5 billion CCS business and Trexon for about $1 billion. The deals significantly expand Amphenol’s fiber-optic, broadband, and specialty cable offerings, positioning the company as one of the largest U.S. wire and cable manufacturers while reshaping the competitive landscape.