Loenbro buys Texas electrical contractor Prism in its largest-ever deal

What's the deal? LoenbroDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → has acquired Prism ElectricDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a leading electrical contractor operating across Texas and Oklahoma. The undisclosed deal, announced September 14, 2026, is the largest acquisition in Loenbro's history.

Who's who? Loenbro is a multi-craft provider of specialized services to data center, infrastructure, and industrial markets. Founded in 1994, Prism builds electrical projects across healthcare, industrial, commercial, and mission-critical sectors.

What's the endgame? The deal expands Loenbro's electrical capabilities and its footprint across the Southern US. Prism adds roughly 2,500 employees, scaling Loenbro's workforce and operational capacity.

What changes? Prism's leadership will take key operational roles in Loenbro's South Region to ensure continuity and integration. The combined company aims to support complex projects in data centers, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, energy, aviation, and commercial construction.

Chief executive officer Daniel Cowan called the deal "a transformational milestone for Loenbro and a significant step forward in our long-term growth strategy." Prism president Blake Combs said the move is "not a change in direction," but "the next step in our growth."

The signal: Demand for data centers and advanced manufacturing is driving consolidation among specialty contractors. By absorbing an established regional player, Loenbro is positioning itself as a nationally recognized contractor able to chase large, complex builds.

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