Intermatic, a manufacturer of electrical controls and energy management products backed by MPE Partners, has acquired Sunrise Technologies, a provider of outdoor lighting controls and power connectivity systems. The transaction expands Intermatic’s product portfolio and strengthens its position in utility, municipal, commercial, and industrial infrastructure markets.
Sunrise Technologies, also known as Sun-Tech, is headquartered in Raynham, Massachusetts.
The company develops and assembles products used to control outdoor lighting and related electrical systems.
Its portfolio includes more than 1,000 stock-keeping units spanning LED and HID photocontrols, power taps, contactors, wireless area-lighting controls, and related components.
The products serve utilities, municipalities, contractors, original equipment manufacturers, and other customers managing outdoor lighting infrastructure.
Sun-Tech operates through brands including Sun-Tech, FP Outdoor Lighting Controls, and Ripley.
Together, these brands have more than 75 years of operating history.
Intermatic believes the acquisition will add complementary technologies and established customer relationships to its electrical controls business.
The company’s existing product portfolio includes solutions for general lighting, outdoor lighting, irrigation, heating and cooling systems, and pool and spa applications.
Its products are used across residential, commercial, utility, and industrial markets.
The acquisition will expand Intermatic’s ability to serve customers requiring specialized outdoor lighting and power distribution controls.
Photocontrol devices are used to operate lighting systems based on ambient light conditions, supporting automated lighting management.
Wireless controls and related technologies can provide additional flexibility for managing outdoor lighting infrastructure.
These systems are relevant to applications involving streetlights, municipal facilities, commercial properties, and industrial environments.
Intermatic intends to combine Sun-Tech’s capabilities with its existing lighting and energy management technologies.
The company sees opportunities to develop a broader product roadmap while expanding distribution channels.
Customers may benefit from additional options involving lighting automation, power connectivity, and electrical control systems.
Sun-Tech’s brands will continue operating independently following the acquisition.
Existing product ordering, warranty, and customer service arrangements will remain in place.
Intermatic stated that customers will be informed if future changes to operations or product lines become necessary.
The approach is intended to preserve continuity while the businesses evaluate opportunities for collaboration.
Intermatic has more than 130 years of operating history and serves over 2,000 customers.
The company is headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, with facilities in El Paso, Texas, and Juárez, Mexico.
Its broader product range includes electrical and mechanical controls for multiple energy management applications.
MPE Partners, the company’s private equity sponsor, supports investments in businesses with opportunities for operational improvement and growth.
The Sunrise Technologies acquisition strengthens Intermatic’s capabilities in outdoor lighting and infrastructure controls while creating opportunities to introduce complementary products to existing customers.
KEY QUOTES:
“For more than 75 years, Sun-Tech and its brands have been a trusted partner to utilities, municipalities, contractors, and OEMs. This is a tremendous opportunity to add strong, differentiated brands that enhance Intermatic’s product portfolio while bringing new customers, channels, and applications. We look forward to accelerating our development of premier infrastructure and lighting-control solutions to better support the evolving needs of our customers.”
Constantine Elefter, Executive Chairman Of Intermatic And Partner At MPE Partners
“Sun-Tech’s photocontrol and power-connectivity technology fits naturally alongside Intermatic’s lighting and energy management controls. Together, we can bring a broader, more connected product roadmap to utilities and municipalities, and a more complete outdoor lighting offering to our contractor and distribution partners.”
Chris Kelley, Vice President Of Sales At Intermatic
