REHLKO COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF THE WILMOTT GROUP, EXPANDING MARKET LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY RESILIENCE AND DATA CENTER SOLUTIONS

Integration of The Wilmott Group Unlocks New Efficiencies in Manufacturing, Service and Data
Center Expertise

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rehlko, a global leader in energy resilience and security, announced today that it closed the previously announced acquisition of The Wilmott Group, a premier U.K.-based supplier of critical back-up power solutions. The Wilmott Group will integrate into Rehlko's Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) operations, making Rehlko one of the few OEMs to offer true end-to-end service in the EMEA region.

Representing a significant milestone in Rehlko's growth strategy, the acquisition allows Rehlko to expand its footprint and capabilities in the fast-growing data center market across EMEA. By combining The Wilmott Group's decades of engineering expertise and operational excellence in design, testing, installation, and lifecycle support with Rehlko's superior energy resilience products, Rehlko will ensure its customers in data centers, healthcare, education and other mission-critical sections are supported with reliable, future-ready solutions to meet their evolving energy needs.

"This is an exciting moment for Rehlko as we bring The Wilmott Group into our family," said Brian Melka, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rehlko. "We're thrilled to provide our customers with even greater impact, especially as we deepen our collaboration in the data center space throughout the U.K. and Europe. Together, we're well positioned to transform the energy resilience and security industry through enhanced efficiency and cutting-edge solutions."

As part of Rehlko's EMEA operations, The Wilmott Group - including WB Power Services (WBPS) and Wiltech Acoustics - will gain access to expanded resources, global expertise, and advanced manufacturing capabilities. WBPS's project engineering expertise will scale Rehlko's ability to execute complex data center projects, strengthening its leadership in this fast-growing sector. Wiltech Acoustics' in-house production capabilities will reduce lead times, improve operational agility, and better address dynamic market demands. With 19 U.K. locations and support for over 4,000 critical power plants, The Wilmott Group's local presence complements Rehlko's global reach, enabling more responsive, customer-focused service.

Andy Wilmott, Co-CEO and Chairman of The Wilmott Group, added, "Joining Rehlko marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for The Wilmott Group. Our complementary capabilities will drive new innovation in the energy resilience industry to best serve our customers across critical sectors and meet the increasing demand for reliable back-up power solutions."

About Rehlko
A global leader in energy resilience, Rehlko delivers innovative energy solutions that sustain and improve life across home energy, industrial energy systems, and powertrain technologies with control, resilience, and innovation. Leveraging the strength of its portfolio of businesses— Power Systems, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, and Engines—and its more than a century of industry leadership, Rehlko provides power where and when the grid cannot. Rehlko goes beyond function and individual recovery to create better lives, communities, and a more durable and energy-resilient future. Learn more at rehlko.com.  

About The Wilmott Group
Built on a rich heritage of over 40 years' experience, The Wilmott Group Ltd brings together WB Power Services (WBPS) and Wiltech Acoustics under one umbrella. Committed to innovation, sustainability, operational excellence, and long–term customer value, the Wilmott Group is proud to demonstrate an unparalleled technical expertise, coupled with the same family values such as integrity, trust, teamwork and resilience that its businesses were founded upon all those years ago.

Contact: Suzanne Cutway, Communications Director, Rehlko, (586) 216-3896, [email protected] 

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