Houston, Texas – May 31, 2026 – TEC Group (“TEC” or the “Company”), a Houston-based electrical manufacturers’ representative and technical solutions partner, today announced a growth capital investment from Capital Alignment Partners (“CAP”). The investment is expected to support TEC Group’s continued organic growth, expansion into high-demand end markets, enhanced customer and manufacturer support, and strategic initiatives and acquisitions that strengthen the Company’s position as a trusted electrical products and solutions partner.

Westlake Securities served as the exclusive financial advisor to TEC Group.

TEC Group provides comprehensive sales representative and technical support solutions for engineers, EPCs, OEMs, distributors, contractors, and end users to support large-scale industrial, data center infrastructure, energy and other related projects. The Company’s solutions span power distribution, power quality, automation and motor control, hazardous-location electrical equipment, industrial construction, lighting, renewable products, wire and cable, and related technical support services.

“This investment is about scaling the foundation and capabilities that have made TEC Group successful: trusted manufacturer relationships, technical expertise, and a commitment to serving customers with faith and integrity,” said Kevin Kinzie, Co-Founder and CEO of TEC Group. “CAP understands the opportunity in front of us and shares our vision for building a stronger, broader, and more capable platform for our manufacturers, channel partners, and customers.”

“With additional growth capital, TEC Group is well positioned to invest in our people, our tools, our coverage model, and our ability to support complex projects from specification through delivery,” said Mike Meinscher, Co-Founder and COO of TEC Group. “We are excited about what this partnership means for our team and for the manufacturers and customers who rely on TEC to help them solve difficult electrical challenges.”

“We are excited for the opportunity to partner with TEC management to support them in continuing to build upon the great reputation they have established in the market,” said Lee Ballew, Co-Founder and Partner of CAP.  As part of this next phase of growth, TEC Group also announced the appointment of Shawn Mahle as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Mahle brings 20 years of experience in sales and marketing leadership to the role, where he will help lead the Company’s sales strategy, strengthen manufacturer and customer relationships, and support continued expansion across TEC Group’s core industrial electrical, automation, data center, utility, and renewable energy markets.

About TEC Group

Founded in 2007, TEC Group specifies, sources, and delivers electrical equipment for industrial electrical projects, working through distributors and supporting customers across the U.S. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, TEC Group serves industries including oil & gas, factory automation, data centers, water/wastewater, utilities, power generation, renewables, multifamily/residential, and commercial/industrial construction. The Company’s team brings deep technical knowledge, manufacturer relationships, and project-level support to help customers get the right equipment specified, sourced, and delivered on time. To learn more, visit tecgrouprep.com.

About Capital Alignment Partners

Capital Alignment Partners is a Nashville, Tennessee-based lower middle market investment firm, founded in 2009 with approximately $590 million in assets under management, with an additional office in Des Moines, Iowa. CAP provides flexible debt and structured equity capital to support growth, recapitalizations, shareholder liquidity, consolidation strategies, and other transaction needs for established companies across business services, healthcare services, industrial services, and related sectors. To learn more, visit capfunds.com.

About Westlake Securities

Westlake Securities is an award-winning middle market investment bank founded in 2003 and based in Austin, Texas. The firm has closed over $6.7B in transactions across mergers and acquisitions, private capital placements, and growth advisory for companies throughout the United States. To learn more, visit westlakesecurities.com. Securities and investment banking services are offered through FNEX Capital, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Westlake Securities is not affiliated with FNEX Capital.

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