Rehlko expands data center offerings with acquisition

Rehlko (formerly Kohler Energy) announced it has reached a tentative agreement to acquire The Wilmott Group, a supplier of critical backup power solutions in the United Kingdom.

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According to the announcement, the acquisition will establish Rehlko as one of the leading energy resilience providers in the U.K. and strengthen its position as a global supplier of energy solutions. The Wilmott Group will operate as part of Rehlko’s Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) business.

The Wilmott Group includes critical power specialist WB Power Services (WBPS) as well as power and industrial acoustic product manufacturer, Wiltech Acoustics. The Group has 19 locations across the UK and support at more than 4,000 critical power plants, enabling it to deliver critical power solutions, including sales, hire, installation, maintenance and renewables, across the UK.

The Group’s capabilities in design, testing, installation and service will strengthen and support the acceleration of Rehlko’s core and aftermarket service offerings, the announcement stated. The acquisition will also deliver manufacturing and engineering efficiencies to support the strategic expansion of Rehlko’s data center position across EMEA.

“Combining our shared capabilities will enable us to continue delivering reliable, trusted backup power solutions to data centers, hospitals, schools and other critical infrastructure across the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East and Africa,” said Andy Wilmott, co-CEO and Chairman of Wilmott Group. “Together, we also will realize operational improvements and organizational efficiencies.”

Backed by the Rehlko organization, WBPS’ project engineering team is expected to enhance collaboration across data center projects. Rehlko will also leverage Wiltech’s in-house enclosure manufacturing capabilities to reduce production time and enable greater flexibility in meeting customer needs and market demand.

“The addition of WBPS expands Rehlko’s data center capabilities and service offerings across EMEA, enhances vertical integration in enclosure manufacturing and strengthens relationships with key European customers,” said Jacob Kotzubei, co-president, and Matthew Louie, managing director, Platinum Equity, the majority owner of Rehlko since 2024. “The acquisition also represents another significant milestone in our commitment to investing in Rehlko’s growth, both organically and through strategic acquisitions.”