Centerline Communications Announces Strategic Acquisition of NEC Group

Acquisition adds new capabilities while deepening Centerline’s geographic footprint in the Northeast market

WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Centerline Communications LLC (“Centerline”), a provider of design, build, and maintenance services for critical infrastructure supporting data center, EV charging, fiber, and wireless networks, announced today that it has acquired NEC Group from Pfingsten Partners. Based in Kingston, MA, NEC is a provider of mission-critical infrastructure services focused on the wireless telecommunications, utility infrastructure, and electric vehicle charging sectors. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

“NEC has developed a strong reputation for quality over the years and is a trusted partner to its customers. This acquisition presents exciting opportunities for continued growth, particularly in supporting newer markets, such as EV-charging and data center services,” noted Josh Delman, founder and CEO of Centerline. “We’re excited to join forces with the NEC team to pursue the compelling opportunity in front of us.”

“Centerline and their team of professionals share many similarities with NEC, from our existing customer base and client-centric approach to our culture of safety and commitment to the highest standards of quality and service,” added Geoffrey Forse, CEO of NEC. “We believe this combination creates a compelling opportunity for both our team and our clients, and we’re excited about what the future holds.”

The transaction was completed on March 17th, 2026. Lincoln International served as financial advisor to Pfingsten, while Paul Hastings provided legal counsel. Fredrikson & Byron provided legal counsel to Centerline on the transaction.

About Centerline Communications, LLC:

Centerline Communications is a leading service provider for critical infrastructure, providing design, build and maintenance services to next-generation wireless and wireline networks in addition to turnkey solutions across a wide range of end markets, including data centers and EV charging infrastructure. With more than 1,100 employees, Centerline’s fully integrated service offering helps ensure quality, safety and performance across critical infrastructure industries. To learn more, visit www.centerlinecommunications.com.