Trench Group

About Trench Group

Trench Group is a Berlin-headquartered technology provider of high-voltage grid components and systems for power transmission networks worldwide. Its portfolio, sold under the Trench and HSP brands, includes bushings, cable terminations, instrument transformers, coils and reactors, serving utilities, system suppliers and hyperscalers. The business traces its heritage to pioneering high-voltage companies dating back to 1893 and was part of Siemens Energy until its carve-out to Triton Fund V in April 2024. Since independence, Trench Group reports revenue of more than EUR 1bn, 11 factories across 8 countries on 4 continents, and more than 3,000 employees. In October 2026 GE Vernova signed an agreement to acquire Trench Group from Triton for a USD 9.0bn equivalent purchase price; closing is expected in late 2027, subject to regulatory approvals. Leadership includes CEO & President Dr. Bahadir Basdere, CSO Klaus Merklein and CFO Brigitte Kurz.