{"id":241169,"date":"2026-04-09T00:14:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T00:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/241169\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T00:14:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T00:14:14","slug":"north-texas-mission-critical-group-acquires-txla-systems-dallas-innovates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/241169\/","title":{"rendered":"North Texas’ Mission Critical Group Acquires TxLa Systems \u00bb Dallas Innovates"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Mission Critical CEO Jeff Drees [Composite image; sources: Mission Critical\/DI Studio]<\/p>\n

McKinney-based Mission Critical Group (MCG)\u2014an end-to-end power systems and solutions provider specializing in design, manufacturing, delivery, and lifecycle services\u2014has acquired TxLa Systems, a Texas-based manufacturer of electrical switchgear and modular systems.<\/p>\n

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.<\/p>\n

Building on a partnership the companies established in 2023, the acquisition expands manufacturing capacity across core product lines. MCG said TxLa strengthens its switchgear and modular capabilities, including e-house manufacturing, while adding technical expertise, increasing production capacity, and further strengthening the combined leadership team that has supported rapid growth.<\/p>\n

The acquisition also brings a key portion of MCG\u2019s supply chain in-house, MCG noted\u2014\u201dimproving coordination, efficiency, and delivery timelines, while expanding its product portfolio and reach into mission critical markets, including oil and gas.\u201d<\/p>\n

MCG CEO Jeff Drees said TxLa \u201chas been a trusted manufacturing partner, and this acquisition reflects the strength of that relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTheir flexibility, execution, and commitment to performance align closely with MCG\u2019s culture and growth strategy,\u201d he added in a statement. \u201cTogether, we will accelerate time-to-power for our customers and scale alongside the largest infrastructure programs in the market.\u201d<\/p>\n

TxLa has 400 employees across Texas<\/p>\n

TxLa has 400 employees and multiple facilities across Texas, and is expected to enhance MCG\u2019s ability to support large-scale data center programs and other mission critical applications, while increasing capacity to meet growing demand across power-intensive industries, MCG said.<\/p>\n

\u201cJoining MCG positions us for continued growth,\u201d said Jared Lord, owner and CEO of TxLa Systems. \u201cWe\u2019ve built a strong foundation together, and this next step allows us to scale our capabilities, invest in our people and operations, and deliver even greater value to our customers.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Julie Peffer will oversee all financial, accounting, and IT, supporting the McKinney-based company\u2019s continued growth as a U.S.-based manufacturer and innovator in mission critical power systems.<\/p>\n

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