---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001564590-22-001124"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "PLPC"
cik: "0000080035"
company_name: "PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO"
filed_at: "2022-01-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-27T18:27:10.596874+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# PLP acquires Maxxweld Conectores Elétricos Ltda. for BRL 63M (~$11.2M)

## Summary
- Acquired all shares of Brazilian substation connector maker Maxxweld for BRL 63M (~USD $11.2M), with BRL 10M holdback.
- Maxxweld, founded 1991 in Curitiba, Brazil, designs high voltage AC substation connector systems and accessory hardware.
- Acquisition expands PLP's global substation business and operational capabilities in South America.
- CEO Rob Ruhlman stated acquisition enhances ability to service utility customers in region and globally.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001564590-22-001124
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: PLPC
- cik: 0000080035
- company_name: PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO
- filed_at: 2022-01-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/80035/000156459022001124/0001564590-22-001124-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/80035/000156459022001124/plpc-8k_20220104.htm

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