Shermco

Shermco

Electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering services

Overview

Shermco provides electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering services across North America for industrial, commercial, and utility clients. Its offerings include rotating machinery service and repair, protection and control testing, commissioning, wind energy services, field services, in-shop services, systems integration, specialty services, disaster recovery, and industry-specific training. The company earns revenue through service contracts, project-based work, and training programs. Shermco uses on-site field work, shop-based repair, and specialized testing and engineering to ensure electrical system reliability and safety. Unlike many competitors, it combines a broad range of services (from rotating machinery to wind energy and disaster recovery) with accreditation by the InterNational Electrical Testing Association and a broad training ecosystem, aiming to be a trusted partner for ongoing electrical maintenance and safety across multiple sectors.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Shermco

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Why Shermco is rated
B
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated B on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Industrial & Manufacturing

Energy

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Irving, Texas

Founded

1974

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What believers are saying

  • Shermco is expanding into data centers, semiconductors, healthcare, and water/wastewater through PQE.
  • Revelio Labs showed 1,799 employees in March 2026, up 11.8% from 2023.
  • Shermco listed 209 active job openings in 2026, signaling ongoing operational expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Blackstone ownership since October 2025 pressures Shermco for bolt-ons and faster integration.
  • Shermco depends on scarce NETA technicians; turnover would stall commissioning backlogs.
  • A 2026 slowdown in data-center capex would hit PQE and Shermco’s expansion thesis.

What makes Shermco unique

  • Shermco sells NETA-certified field testing, engineering, and commissioning across 41 North American service centers.
  • Blackstone bought Shermco on October 27, 2025, backing aggressive add-on acquisition execution.
  • PQE’s March 11, 2026 acquisition strengthened Central Texas power-systems engineering and data-center capabilities.

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Funding

Total Funding

$0

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Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Training Programs

Professional Certification Support

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 11%

1 year growth

↑ 11%

2 year growth

↑ 11%
Business Wire
Mar 12th, 2026
Shermco Expands Central Texas Leadership with Acquisition of Power Quality Engineering

Shermco Industries, a leading provider of electrical testing, engineering and design, commissioning, maintenance, and repair services, announced today it has...

Dallas Next
Aug 21st, 2025
North Texas Electrical Testing Co. Shermco To Be Acquired by Blackstone in $1.6B Deal

Irving-based Shermco, a leading provider of electrical testing, engineering, maintenance, and repair, is being sold to private equity funds affiliated with New York-based Blackstone (NYSE: BX) in a deal valued at roughly $1.6 billion.

Market Wire News
Aug 21st, 2025
Shermco Sold to Blackstone for $1.6B

Gryphon Investors announced the sale of Shermco to Blackstone for approximately $1.6 billion. Shermco, a leader in electrical testing and maintenance, has seen significant growth under Gryphon's ownership since 2018. Blackstone plans to enhance Shermco's operational efficiencies and support future growth through add-on acquisitions. Harris Williams and Kirkland & Ellis advised on the transaction.

MB News
Jun 18th, 2025
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Gryphon Investors
Jun 17th, 2025
Shermco Acquires Eastern High Voltage, Inc.

Shermco acquires Eastern High Voltage, Inc.

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