HKW’s EEE Completes Strategic Merger with Endpoint

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LOVELAND, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 29, 2026--

Today, HKW announced its portfolio company, Electric Equipment Engineering (“EEE”), a provider of electrical power products and engineered solutions, has completed a strategic merger with Endpoint Industrial Controls (“Endpoint”), a Loveland, Colorado–based provider of electrical power products and solutions.

The combination enhances EEE’s and Endpoint’s ability to bring additional products to market and serve existing and new customers across the electrical power products market.

“Partnering with HKW and EEE brings additional resources that will support Endpoint’s growth and allow us to better serve our customers,” said John Clay, Chief Executive Officer of Endpoint.

“Endpoint is a highly complementary addition to the EEE platform, strengthening our combined product offering and expanding how we serve customers,” said Laurence Lederer, Partner at HKW.

“The combination positions EEE and Endpoint to potentially accelerate growth in a growing electrical power products market,” said Alex Johnson, Vice President at HKW.

Endpoint will continue to operate from its headquarters in Loveland, Colorado, with its existing leadership team, including John Clay (CEO) and Bevin Clay (COO), remaining in place.

About Electric Equipment Engineering

Electric Equipment & Engineering Co. is a designer and manufacturer of electrical power distribution products for various end markets, including data centers, telecommunications, broadband, and utility infrastructure. The Company was founded in 1922 in Denver, Colorado, and was owned by the third generation of the Morroni family prior to its acquisition by HKW. The Company manufactures customized and configured AC and DC power products. The majority of EEE’s products are used in backup power systems and are related to retrofits of existing facilities.

About Endpoint Industrial Controls

Endpoint Industrial Controls is a designer and manufacturer of low-voltage electrical products serving data center, energy, and industrial end markets. The Company was founded in 2018 and is based in Loveland, Colorado. Endpoint’s products are deployed in mission-critical environments and are supported by strong design responsiveness and reliable execution for its customers.

About HKW

HKW is a middle-market private equity firm investing in companies with talented management teams in the U.S. and Canada. HKW targets companies in the manufacturing, distribution, and business services sectors. Since 1982, HKW has sponsored 72 platform transactions of lower middle-market companies throughout North America and 81 add-on acquisitions. For more information on HKW, please visit hkwinc.com.

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