CEO PJ Flanagan [Photo: H&MV]
H&MV Engineering, a leading global provider of specialist high-voltage electrical engineering services based in Limerick, Ireland, has acquired Cooke Power Services, a power infrastructure company based in Amarillo.
The company said that its U.S. headquarters in Dallas, combined with the Cooke acquisition, strengthens its ability to serve clients across the Midwest and Southwestern regions within the data center, renewables, and utility sectors.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition is the next step in H&MV’s global expansion strategy, reinforcing a commitment to continue to deliver innovative solutions in the U.S. market, the company said.
“This acquisition is key to our continued expansion strategy in the U.S.,” PJ Flanagan, CEO of H&MV Engineering, said in a statement. “Cooke Power Services brings deep local expertise, a strong reputation, and a shared commitment to safety, quality, and innovation. Together, we’re well-positioned to deliver world-class engineering solutions across the U.S. market.”
‘Tailored to the U.S. market’
H&MV Engineering, backed by European private equity firm Exponent, is currently involved in a number of projects under construction across the United States, ranging from 138 kV to 345 kV.
The acquisition is part of a broader U.S. market strategy for H&MV Engineering. In addition to integrating Cooke Power Services, the company is actively hiring to support U.S. operations.
The company said that it is investing in long-term growth across high-demand sectors such as data centers and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). “H&MV is leveraging its world-class design, procurement, and construction capabilities to deliver scalable, sustainable solutions tailored to the U.S. market,” the company said.
Founded in 1997, H&MV Engineering has grown into a multinational business with operations across the U.S., EMEA, and Asia. The company has over 14 GW of high-voltage projects in design and construction and works with some of the world’s largest data center and power and energy developers. The company has a workforce of over 1,600 FTEs operating from 18 international offices across the U. S., EMEA, and Asia, and annualized revenues exceeding $1 billion. H&MV said it is known for its technical excellence, project delivery, and collaborative client approach.
More on the deal
Cooke Power Services will retain its local leadership and workforce, ensuring continuity for existing clients while benefiting from H&MV’s global resources, engineering capabilities, and project delivery standards.
“We’re excited to join the H&MV family,” said Paul Cooke, CEO of Cooke Power Services. “This partnership opens new opportunities for our team and our clients, and we look forward to playing a central role in H&MV’s U.S. operations.”
Other leaders also praised the deal.
“We’re thrilled to support H&MV Engineering in this strategic acquisition,” said John Moore, chair at H&MV Engineering and operating partner at Exponent. “This move reflects the continued customer pull into the U.S. market and the global opportunity ahead for H&MV. Cooke Power Services is a strong fit, and we’re excited about the growth potential this unlocks.”
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