# The State Group acquires MEP contractor MelKay in Evansville, Indiana

The State Group, a portfolio company of Apollo, announced the acquisition of Mel-Kay Electric Co. (MelKay), an MEP contractor based in Evansville, Indiana. MelKay has over 400 union tradesmen and serves industrial and commercial customers in Southern Indiana, Southern Illinois, and Western Kentucky.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-09-08
- Where: Evansville, Indiana, United States
- Jobs: 400
- Status: completed
- Products: mechanical, electrical and plumbing services, HVAC, fire and security systems
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md), [HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration](https://endata.com/sectors/hvac-refrigeration.md), [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Apollo Global Management](https://endata.com/companies/3851.md) (investor)
- [The State Group](https://endata.com/companies/36862.md) (acquirer)
- [Mel-Kay Electric Co.](https://endata.com/companies/93945.md) (target)

## Sources

- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-state-group-acquires-melkay-a-leading-mechanical-electrical-and-plumbing-mep-contractor-in-evansville-indiana-302872461.html), 2026-09-08: "The addition of MelKay provides an exciting opportunity to partner with a company aligned with our own values in prioritizing quality of service, teamwork and focus on customer satisfaction."

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