Cerberus Capital Management says they have agreed to an investment in S+S Industries, a Houston-based metal finisher and provider of solutions and services for data center infrastructure.
S+S founders, the Andrews family, will retain a significant ownership stake in the business. In addition, Greg Andrews, President of S+S, will continue in his role to support strategic growth initiatives and maintain continuity of the company. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
Headquartered in Houston, S+S serves a diversified base of OEM customers supplying power distribution equipment to hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center operators. The company manufactures and distributes copper and aluminum busbars and provides value-added services critical to high‑power electrical applications, including plating, coating, fabrication, kitting, finishing, and scrap recycling.
With broad exposure to leading hyperscalers and a presence across key data center hubs, S+S says it has built strong customer relationships and a reputation for consistent delivery, supported by longstanding supplier relationships and advanced capabilities.
Andrews says that with the acceleration of data center development, S+S is well-positioned to scale alongside the infrastructure build-out and capture growth opportunities across adjacent electrification end markets. The company plans to expand its market position through investments in manufacturing capacity, operational capabilities, and long‑term strategic initiatives.
Greg Andrews“Reliable power infrastructure is scaling rapidly to meet growing data demand,” Andrews says. “Our track record of consistently delivering high-quality products and value-added services has positioned S+S as a trusted partner in the market. Cerberus brings deep experience partnering with industrial businesses through growth, and with their support, we have the opportunity to expand our capacity, invest in our operations, evaluate other investments that complement S+S, and further strengthen our customer relationships.”
Michael Buchbinder, Managing Director at Cerberus, says S+S’s solutions are central to the electrical backbone of modern data centers, and its critical solutions and execution track record set it apart in the industry.
“Demand for data center infrastructure continues to surge, and the company is well-positioned to scale alongside it to support this critical buildout,” Buchbinder says. “We look forward to partnering with Greg, George, and the S+S team to invest in their platform and capture the opportunities ahead.”
George Andrews, founder of S+S Industries, says that for nearly five decades, S+S has built its success around an unwavering focus on customers and the consistent delivery of quality and execution.
“That focus has allowed us to grow the business into the leader it is today and build strong relationships,” he says. “This partnership with Cerberus is a natural next step in our growth journey and gives us the support to invest in and expand our platform to meet our customers’ increasing needs.”
Lazard and J.P. Morgan served as financial advisors, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP served as legal advisor, and Houlihan Lokey acted as financing arranger to Cerberus in connection with the transaction. Portage Point Partners served as exclusive financial advisor, and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP served as legal advisor to S+S.
S+S Industries provides turnkey plating and coating, assembly, and warehousing services to a wide variety of industries. For more than 45 years, S+S Industries has delivered exceptional quality and fast turnaround to each project, backed by longstanding customer relationships. Headquartered in Houston, S+S Industries is committed to dedicated service and consistent execution in today’s just‑in‑time manufacturing environment. Visit www.ssind.com.
Founded in 1992, Cerberus is a global alternative investment firm with approximately $70 billion in assets across complementary credit, real estate, and private equity strategies. The firm invests across the capital structure where it believes its integrated investment platforms and proprietary operating capabilities can help improve performance and drive long‑term value. Cerberus’ tenured teams have experience collaborating across asset classes, sectors, and geographies to achieve strong risk‑adjusted returns for investors. Visit www.cerberus.com.
