Flex acquires US inverter maker EPC Power
Type: Acquisition · Technology: Storage · Country: United States · Announced: 2026-09-04
Flex has acquired EPC Power, a US-based inverter maker, in a multibillion-dollar deal. This acquisition reflects the growing tailwinds in energy storage, driven by the boom in data centers and policy restrictions aimed at reshoring manufacturing and protecting the grid. EPC Power operates a facility in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, which is expected to play a strategic role in Flex's expanded capabilities. The deal underscores the increasing importance of American-made grid equipment in the current energy landscape.
Analysis
Flex announced on 2026-09-04 that it will acquire EPC Power Corp., a US inverter maker, in a multibillion‑dollar transaction; the financial amount was not disclosed. EPC Power Corp., headquartered in the United States, operates an inverter manufacturing facility in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. Flex, a global manufacturing services provider, is the acquiring party in the announced acquisition as of 2026‑09‑04.
Key points
- Flex announced acquisition of EPC Power on 2026-09-04
- Deal described as multibillion‑dollar but amount not disclosed
- EPC Power operates a facility in Fountain Inn, South Carolina
- Acquisition involves a US inverter maker in the storage sector
Counterparties
- Flex (Buyer)
- EPC Power Corp. (Seller)
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