Zapi Group

What Zapi Group does

Zapi Group is a privately held, family-controlled Italian industrial-electronics holding company headquartered in Poviglio, Italy, founded in 1975. The group operates 12 wholly owned subsidiaries spanning motion controllers and inverters (Zapi), electric motors and generators (Schabmüller, Inmotion, Best Motor), industrial battery chargers from 350W to 36kW (Delta-Q Technologies, ZIVAN), autonomous navigation software for AGVs and AMRs (BlueBotics, ANT), real-time locating systems (Ubiquicom, acquired October 2024), battery management and e-mobility systems (Stercom), and integration and aftermarket services (4E Consulting, ZTP). The portfolio addresses low-voltage (24V-96V) and high-voltage (up to 800V) architectures for full-electric and hybrid industrial vehicles.

The company's core technology centers on integrated electrification systems combining power electronics, electric machines, battery chargers, and navigation software. Notable proprietary capabilities include the ANT natural-navigation stack driving 6,000+ AGVs globally, GaN/SiC-based high-power charging electronics, a 22kW V2X-capable on-board charger, the ACH3 third-generation high-voltage inverter supporting 100V/400V/800V lithium packs, and the XV3300 3-in-1 charging system. Intellectual property dates to the 1983 ZIVAN high-frequency charging patent, with continuous refinement through 50 years of operating history.

Zapi Group sells primarily through direct enterprise field-sales engagements to OEM manufacturers across material handling (Crown, KION, Jungheinrich, Clark, Toyota), construction equipment (Volvo CE, JLG, Haulotte), agriculture (John Deere, Jacobsen), turf and golf (Club Car, E-Z-GO/Textron), and automotive/utility vehicles (Polaris). Revenue is generated predominantly through one-time hardware component sales at negotiated OEM contract pricing, supplemented by aftermarket services and technical support through ZTP, engineering integration via 4E Consulting, and licensing of the ANT navigation software. The group operates 13 manufacturing locations, 9 sales subsidiaries across the US, UK, France, China, Korea, Brazil, India, and Japan, and reports more than $700M USD in annual revenue with 1,700+ employees.

Name

Zapi Group

Legal name

Zapi S.p.A. - Società per Azioni con Unico Socio

Website

https://zapigroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Zapi Group is a privately held Italian industrial-electronics holding company (founded 1975) that designs and manufactures integrated electrification components — motion controllers/inverters, electric motors, battery chargers (350W-36kW), and autonomous-navigation software — sold directly to OEM manufacturers of forklifts, construction equipment, agricultural machinery, aerial work platforms, and AGVs across 13 manufacturing sites and 9 sales subsidiaries worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Vehicle Electrification Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Motors & Generators (3621), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Assembly, Conversion Kits & OEM/ODM Contract Manufacturing (IMACAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Micromobility Electrical/Electronic Components Manufacturing (Wiring/Displays/Telematics/IoT) (IMACAOAI), Aftermarket Battery, Charging & Power Accessories Manufacturing (12V Batteries/Jump Starters/Chargers/Inverters) (IMACANAL)

Keywords

• Electric vehicle components
• Industrial motor controllers
• Battery charging systems
• Autonomous mobile robots
• Power electronics manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Poviglio

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electrification Components (Motion Controllers, Motors, Chargers): ZAPI GROUP generates revenue primarily through the sale of integrated electrification hardware components including motion controllers/inverters, electric motors, battery chargers, power steering systems, displays, and related accessories. These are sold to OEM manufacturers who integrate them into industrial vehicles. The group operates 13 manufacturing locations across multiple regions, supporting global OEM supply relationships. Revenue is predominantly one-time hardware sales with ongoing aftermarket support through subsidiaries like ZTP.
2. Aftermarket Services, Repair, and Technical Support: Subsidiaries including ZTP (Italy) provide technical support, spare parts, repair, and after-sales service for ZAPI controllers and electronic systems. This includes maintenance and restoration of machines to operational condition, hardware and software design support for DC/AC conversion of forklifts.
3. System Integration and Engineering Consulting: 4E Consulting provides turnkey project development for hybridization and electrification with international partners, including system integration, wiring harness design, cooling systems, hydraulic integration, vehicle software coding, remote diagnostics, and fleet management for proof-of-concept prototypes.
4. Delta-Q and ZIVAN Charging Solutions: Sale of on-board and off-board battery chargers ranging from 350W to 36kW under the Delta-Q Technologies and ZIVAN brands. Chargers serve material handling, aerial work platforms, e-mobility, floor care, outdoor power equipment, agriculture, construction, and other industrial markets. More than 3 million electric vehicles and industrial machines use Delta-Q products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ZAPI GROUP designs, manufactures, and supplies integrated electrification components and systems for industrial and commercial vehicles. The product portfolio spans motion controllers/inverters, electric motors (asynchronous, permanent magnet, synchronous reluctance), high-frequency battery chargers (350W-36kW), autonomous navigation software (ANT), battery management systems, and RTLS/collision avoidance solutions. Products are sold to OEM manufacturers who integrate them into full-electric and hybrid material handling, construction, agriculture, aerial work platform, ground support, e-mobility, and robotics equipment.

Product overview

ZAPI GROUP is an electrification ecosystem comprising 12 subsidiary companies offering a highly integrated product portfolio for industrial and commercial vehicle electrification. The core offering includes ZAPI motion controllers/inverters and Schabmüller electric motors for drivetrain components; Inmotion power electronics and Best Motor permanent magnet motors for motor solutions; Delta-Q and ZIVAN battery chargers (350W to 36kW range) for charging infrastructure; Stercom E-Mobility and battery management systems for advanced energy solutions; BlueBotics ANT autonomous navigation software and Ubiquicom RTLS for automation; plus 4E Consulting for system integration and ZTP for after-sales support. The group provides turnkey electrification solutions spanning motion control, power electronics, battery charging, autonomous navigation, fleet management, and safety systems for applications including material handling, construction equipment, agriculture, aerial work platforms, buses/trucks, e-mobility, ground support equipment, robotics/automation, and turf equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Delta-Q Technologies: Battery charger brand for industrial, commercial and recreational vehicles, part of ZAPI GROUP charging solutions
• ZIVAN
• ANT (Autonomous Navigation Technology)
• Future of Electrification
• Proximity Third Eye
• 4E Consulting

Products and services

• ZAPI Motion Controllers / Inverters Motion controllers and inverters for battery-powered and hybrid industrial vehicles, including AC series, AC/BL Evolution series, AC+DC Combi series, Dual AC/BL series, high-voltage HV2 inverters, VCM vehicle master controllers, EPS integrated steering systems, displays, and accessories. Sold to OEM manufacturers of industrial vehicles.
• Schabmüller Electric Motors Electric drive motors and generators for industrial applications: asynchronous motors/generators (24-750V, 0.5-400kW), permanent magnet PMSM motors/generators (24-750V, 0.5-400kW), synchronous reluctance motors, DC motors, and hybrid electrical components for mobile working machinery, battery vehicles, and hybrid systems.
• Inmotion Industrial Power Electronics Inverters, electric motors, and industrial power electronics including APS3 third-generation advanced power steering controllers, seventh-generation ACS motor controllers (4-80kVA, 24-96V), and permanent magnet AC (PMAC) motors for motive, pump, and other applications. Targeted at industrial vehicle OEMs.
• Delta-Q Industrial Battery Chargers Industrial battery chargers for lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries ranging from 350W to 36kW, including XV3300 3-in-1 charging systems, ICL1200 lithium-ion chargers, and RQ series ruggedized chargers. Deployed in electric golf carts, forklifts, aerial work platforms, and utility vehicles. Over 3 million electric vehicles and industrial machines worldwide use Delta-Q products.
• ZIVAN Battery Chargers Battery charging technology for electric machinery and vehicles including NG fixed charger series (1-9kW), SG3 sealed charger series, and BG/MG fast charger series (9-36kW). Output voltages from 12V to 420V, on-board and off-board configurations, supporting any battery chemistry and integrating via CAN communication.
• Stercom E-Mobility and Battery Management Solutions E-Mobility charging solutions (OBC 22kW, OBC V2X bi-directional), battery management platforms (Mobile BMS-X based on Infineon AURIX), and high-power UC/LTO storage systems for industrial and heavy-duty applications, enabling vehicles to become active nodes in the energy network.
• BlueBotics ANT Autonomous Navigation ANT (Autonomous Navigation Technology) natural-feature navigation software for AGVs, automatic forklifts, and autonomous mobile robots. Enables vehicles to navigate using environmental features without artificial infrastructure; ANT server software orchestrates multi-brand mixed fleets. Drives more than 6,000 vehicles globally.
• Ubiquicom RTLS Solutions Real-Time Locating System solutions for logistics, manufacturing, and transportation. Products include Proximity Third Eye for collision avoidance, RTLS for asset/vehicle/person tracking, and multi-node systems to improve process efficiency and safety.
• Best Motor Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors Permanent magnet synchronous motors for electric vehicles (100% electric and hybrid). Highly customized solutions for small to medium production volumes; ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified.
• ZTP After-Sales Service Technical support, spare-parts supply, repairs, and after-sales service for ZAPI controllers. Provides electronic control-system design and support for forklift DC or AC conversion.
• 4E Consulting System Integration Turnkey system integration and prototype development for hybridization and electrification projects with international partners, including HV/LV architecture design, wiring harnesses, cooling systems, hydraulic integration, vehicle software coding, remote diagnostics, and fleet management for proof-of-concept prototypes.
• Fully Electric Dumper Proof-of-Concept Platform Complete zero-emission powertrain reference platform converting traditional diesel dumpers into high-performance electric machines. Combines ZAPI GROUP motors, ACH3 inverters, charging systems, and engineering expertise to showcase turnkey production-ready electrification for next-generation construction equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65-80% carbon emission reduction and 82% fuel savings achieved by Volvo CE's EC230 Electric excavator over 122 operating hours in Southern California trials, powered by electrification solutions in the industry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• CNH (CNH Industrial)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026CNH Industrial participated as a featured speaker and contributor at the 2026 Future of Electrification conference, discussing real-world electrification strategies for agricultural and construction equipment. CNH represents a key OEM customer and industry collaboration partner for ZAPI GROUP's electrification solutions in off-highway machinery.
• Volvo Construction EquipmentflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Volvo CE has conducted Southern California field trials of the EC230 Electric excavator demonstrating 65-80% carbon emission reductions and 82% fuel savings. Volvo CE participates in ZAPI GROUP's Future of Electrification conference and represents a leading construction equipment OEM pursuing electrification.
• Panasonic EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Panasonic Energy was featured as a session presenter at the 2026 Future of Electrification conference, discussing battery cell technology and energy storage solutions for industrial electrification. Represents a key ecosystem partner for battery technology in ZAPI GROUP's electrification solutions.
• Danfoss EditroncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Danfoss Editron was featured as a session presenter at the 2026 Future of Electrification conference, covering drivetrain and power electronics topics. Represents a technology partner in the broader electrification ecosystem serving off-highway machinery.
• Briggs and StrattoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Briggs and Stratton participated as a session presenter at the 2026 Future of Electrification conference, contributing expertise on engine and power system technologies in the context of electrification transition for outdoor power equipment.
• Flash BatteryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Flash Battery was featured as a session presenter at the 2026 Future of Electrification conference, contributing expertise on battery technology and energy storage solutions for industrial electrification.
• Flux PowerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Flux Power was featured as a session presenter at the 2026 Future of Electrification conference, contributing expertise on battery solutions for industrial applications.
• UBIQUICOMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024In October 2024, ZAPI GROUP acquired UBIQUICOM to strengthen its automation capabilities and expand its portfolio of integrated solutions for original equipment manufacturers in the material handling and AGV markets. Ubiquicom develops advanced RTLS (Real-Time Location System) solutions for logistics, manufacturing, and transport companies, providing real-time tracking and collision avoidance for vehicles, cargo, and pedestrians. The acquisition enhances ZAPI GROUP's fleet management and safety capabilities.
• Delta-Q TechnologiescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDelta-Q Technologies is a fully owned member of ZAPI GROUP, providing industry-leading battery charging solutions for industrial, commercial, and recreational vehicles. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Delta-Q manufactures high-frequency battery chargers ranging from 350W to 36kW. Over 3 million electric vehicles and industrial machines use Delta-Q products.
• ATECH AntriebstechnikminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorATECH Antriebstechnik serves as a distribution partner for ZAPI products in Germany, located at Neumannstraße 1, 84561 Mehring / Obb. This reseller partnership extends ZAPI product availability in the German market.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Danfoss Editron: Danfoss Editron manufactures electric drivetrains, inverters, and DC-DC converters for off-highway and marine applications. It is the most direct competitor to Zapi Group's high-voltage powertrain offering, serving similar OEMs in construction, material handling, and commercial vehicles. Featured as a strategic ecosystem partner at Zapi's Future of Electrification conference.
• Curtis Instruments: Curtis Instruments is a long-standing direct competitor producing motor controllers, AC induction drives, and battery chargers for electric industrial vehicles (forklifts, AGVs, floor cleaners, golf carts). Overlaps directly with Zapi Group's core ZAPI and Delta-Q product families serving material handling and turf customers.
• Sevcon (Briggs & Stratton): Sevcon (acquired by Briggs & Stratton) supplies motor controllers and power electronics for electric and hybrid on/off-road vehicles, with deep penetration in forklifts, aerial platforms, and light EVs. It competes head-to-head with Zapi Group on OEM-spec controllers for industrial vehicles.

Broad incumbents

• BorgWarner: BorgWarner is a global Tier-1 automotive supplier with a broad power electronics, eMotor, and inverter portfolio stretching from passenger EVs into commercial and industrial vehicles. It does not specialize in off-highway like Zapi but competes for the same electrification wallet share at OEMs.
• ABB (Drives & Motors): ABB's Drives and NEMA Motors divisions supply industrial inverters, motors, and power conversion equipment to OEMs and system integrators in material handling, mining, and infrastructure. Overlaps with Zapi Group's Schabmüller and Inmotion motor/inverter portfolios at higher-power and industrial scales.
• Siemens (Motion Control): Siemens produces SINAMICS drives and SIMOTION controllers for industrial automation and electric vehicles. While its focus is broader factory automation, it competes with Zapi Group for high-power inverter and motor sockets at large OEMs and has substantially deeper R&D resources.
• AMETEK Powervalue: AMETEK's Powervalue and Dunkermotoren brands supply industrial motors, drives, and power electronics to OEMs across factory automation, medical, and industrial vehicles. Competes with Zapi Group's Schabmüller and Inmotion subsidiaries in the high-power industrial motor space.
• Sensata Technologies: Sensata produces sensors, motor controllers, and power conversion products for automotive, industrial, and aerospace markets. Its industrial vehicle presence overlaps with Zapi Group, particularly in battery management and high-voltage contactors.

Emerging players

• Bafang Electric: Bafang is a Chinese electric drivetrain specialist focused initially on e-bikes but expanding into light EV powertrains and motors. It overlaps with Zapi Group's Best Motor and ZIVAN product families on small-to-medium volume PMSM and charger production, primarily through cost-competitive manufacturing.
• Ingeteam: Ingeteam produces power electronics, chargers, and motors for renewable energy, railway, and electric vehicle applications. Its EV charging and traction inverter business overlaps with Zapi Group's high-voltage Delta-Q/ZIVAN charger and Inmotion inverter portfolios.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments

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