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PlatformTuesday, October 20, 2026

Falfurrias backs RED Group and IDS to form automation platform

Falfurrias is backing RED Group and Phoenix-based control systems integrator IDS to build an industrial automation services platform.

Combining the two businesses is intended to establish a single provider of automation and control engineering services, with Falfurrias as the private equity sponsor.

Deal facts

Target
RED Group and IDS
Business
IDS is a Phoenix-based control systems integrator; RED Group provides operational technology and industrial control systems engineering services.
Buyer
Falfurrias Capital Partners
Deal type
Platform
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona
Status
Announced, not yet closed
Announced
Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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