Preformed Line Products Expands Global Substation Portfolio with Acquisition of Delta Star Conetores Eletricos Ltda.
May 20, 2026
Preformed Line Products Company has announced the acquisition of Delta Star Conetores Eletricos Ltda., a Brazil-based manufacturer specializing in high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) substation connectors.
Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Salto, Brazil, Delta Star manufactures high-quality substation connectors designed to support reliable, long-term grid performance. The company has built a strong reputation for its engineered solutions and maintains deep, longstanding relationships with leading substation equipment manufacturers.
This acquisition represents a key step in PLP’s strategy to strengthen its global leadership in substation hardware and components. Delta Star complements PLP’s recent acquisitions of SubCon Electrical Fittings in Austria, Maxxweld Conectores in Brazil, and Delta Conectores in Mexico, further expanding the company’s global footprint and technical capabilities while significantly enhancing operational support to PLP’s growing U.S. substation business.
“This acquisition is a natural extension of our long-term strategy to expand PLP’s global substation platform,” said Dennis McKenna, Chief Executive Officer of PLP. “Delta Star brings strong customer relationships, specialized product expertise, and proven performance in the substation market. Their capabilities will significantly enhance our ability to serve customers across the Americas while strengthening our global engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain network.”
With this acquisition, PLP continues to expand its global portfolio of critical infrastructure solutions, strengthening its ability to support utilities and EPCs with reliable, high-performance products for evolving grid and energy demands.
