# Eaton agrees to acquire COL Group for data center and utility markets in Europe

Eaton announced an agreement to acquire COL Group, expanding its manufacturing capacity and power distribution capabilities for data center and utility markets in Europe.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-11-03
- Status: announced
- Products: power distribution equipment
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Eaton](https://endata.com/companies/2829.md)
- [COL Group](https://endata.com/companies/15380.md) (target)

## Sources

- [eaton.com](https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/company/news-insights/news-releases/2026/eaton-reports-record-third-quarter-2026-results.html), 2026-11-03: "Our strong third quarter performance reflects the focus and discipline our teams have demonstrated all year as we expand capacity, strengthen execution and position the business to meet"

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