What Navitas Systems does

Navitas Systems, LLC is a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion battery cells, modules, packs, and battery management systems (BMS), headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Founded in 2010 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of East Penn Manufacturing, the company operates a vertically integrated, ITAR-compliant, ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturing footprint spanning materials labs, electrode fabrication (including solvent-free dry electrode processing), controlled dry-room cell assembly, module/pack assembly, and validation — a "powder-to-pack" model housed across multiple Ann Arbor facilities. Its technical differentiators include custom pouch cell designs (including a novel round "pancake" form factor), and active development of beyond-lithium chemistries (silicon graphite, lithium metal, lithium sulfur) for extreme-environment applications.

The company serves four primary verticals: Defense & Government (military vehicles, soldier systems, sonar, aircraft, space — including a 150V sonar battery and a 6T 24V 90Ah military vehicle battery), Commercial & Industrial (Deka Ready Power lithium motive-power packs for Class I/II/III forklifts and airline ground support equipment in 24V–80V configurations), Transportation (low-voltage lithium packs for cars and trucks), and Aerospace & Industrial. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of proprietary cells/modules/packs and through professional services — contract cell/module/pack manufacturing for defense and commercial customers, and applied R&D services for transitioning advanced chemistries into production-ready systems. Go-to-market is direct B2B/enterprise sales supported by specialist engineering follow-up, with the motive-power line distributed via parent East Penn's Deka Ready Power dealer network.

Pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed; quotes are engineered to program requirements, volumes, and mission profiles. The company employs 11–50 people, markets primarily through its corporate website and LinkedIn presence, and benefits from East Penn's scale and quality backing while maintaining an independent lithium-focused brand identity.

Name

Navitas Systems

Legal name

Navitas Systems, LLC

Website

https://navitassys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Navitas Systems, an East Penn Manufacturing subsidiary based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, designs and manufactures custom lithium-ion battery cells, modules, packs, and BMS for U.S. defense, commercial/industrial (forklift motive power), transportation, and aerospace customers from vertically integrated domestic facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (335910)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH) (IMAGAHAA), Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Battery Electronics (IMAGAHAC), Industrial Material Handling & Warehouse Charging (forklift/AGV chargers, battery swapping) (IMAGAHAG), Battery Pack & Module Manufacturing (EV) (IMACACAA)

Keywords

• Lithium battery manufacturing
• Defense battery packs
• Motive power batteries
• Custom pouch cells
• Contract battery manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Battery Cell Manufacturing and Sales: Design and manufacture of custom lithium-ion cells for defense and commercial applications. Revenue generated from sale of proprietary cells developed for specific mission profiles.
2. Module Manufacturing: Design and build of low- and high-voltage battery modules optimized for performance, safety, and manufacturability. Includes automated and semi-automated assembly with embedded diagnostics.
3. Battery Pack Manufacturing: End-to-end battery pack manufacturing from early production through sustained volume programs. Systems ranging from approximately 1 kWh to 60+ kWh with integrated BMS, power electronics, and safety systems.
4. Contract R&D Services: Applied battery R&D services for transitioning advanced energy storage technologies into reliable, manufacturable systems. Includes sponsored programs with government, aerospace, and industrial customers.
5. Contract Manufacturing Services: Flexible, high-reliability contract manufacturing for lithium-ion cells, modules, and battery packs supporting defense and commercial & industrial markets. Purpose-built for programs requiring domestic production, tight process control, and defense-grade quality.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Navitas Systems designs and manufactures advanced lithium-ion battery cells, modules, packs, and Battery Management Systems (BMS) at vertically integrated U.S. facilities in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The company sells custom battery solutions for military, commercial/industrial, transportation, and aerospace applications, and offers contract manufacturing and applied R&D services. It operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of East Penn Manufacturing, combining lithium-ion expertise with parent-company scale and quality.

Product overview

Navitas Systems designs and manufactures advanced lithium-ion battery solutions under one roof, combining cell-level expertise with system integration and U.S.-based manufacturing. The product portfolio centers on four core offerings: Motive Power Battery Solutions (the Deka Ready Power family of lithium packs for forklifts and industrial equipment in 24V-80V configurations), Military Battery Packs (defense-grade solutions including novel pouch cells, sonar batteries, and military vehicle batteries), Transportation Battery Packs (for car and truck low voltage applications), and Lithium Cells (custom pouch cells for demanding applications). Supporting these products are two service offerings: Contract Cell, Module & Pack Manufacturing (U.S.-based manufacturing for defense and commercial markets) and Cell Materials Research & Evaluation (applied R&D from concept through production). The company operates as a subsidiary of East Penn Manufacturing, combining Navitas lithium expertise with East Penn's scale and quality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Deka Ready Power Motive Power Battery Solutions Lithium motive power battery packs for forklifts and industrial equipment, available in 24V, 36V, 48V, and 80V configurations for Class I/II/III forklifts, walkie/walk-behind units, and 80V airline ground support equipment. Distributed through parent company East Penn's Deka Ready Power network.
• Military Battery Packs Advanced lithium battery solutions for defense applications including novel pancake-shaped pouch cells, 150V sonar batteries, and 6T 24V 90Ah lithium military vehicle batteries, designed for military vehicles, soldier systems, underwater, aircraft, and space platforms.
• Transportation Battery Packs Lithium battery packs designed for car and truck low voltage applications, with flexible manufacturing capacity for volume production and a focus on performance, safety, and reliability.
• Lithium Cells Custom pouch cells optimized for demanding applications including high-power, high-energy, broad temperature range, and application-specific architectures, supporting government, aerospace, and industrial systems. Includes novel round 'pancake' shaped cells produced in high volume.
• Contract Cell, Module & Pack Manufacturing Services Flexible, high-reliability contract manufacturing for lithium-ion cells, modules, and battery packs supporting defense and commercial industrial markets, with U.S.-based production designed for programs requiring domestic sourcing, tight process control, and defense-grade quality.
• Cell Materials Research & Evaluation Services Applied battery R&D focused on transitioning advanced energy storage technologies from concept through production-ready systems, supporting lithium-ion and beyond-lithium chemistries for sponsored programs with government, aerospace, and industrial customers.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Battery Solutions: U.S.-based engineering and manufacturing company focused on advanced lithium-ion battery packs and modules for commercial, industrial, and defense markets. Highly comparable vertically integrated profile and target customer base.
• EnerSys: Global leader in industrial batteries with overlapping motive-power (forklift/material handling) lithium and reserve/defense power offerings. Directly comparable to Navitas's Deka Ready Power line and competes in defense battery programs.
• Flux Power Holdings: Designs and manufactures lithium-ion battery packs for forklifts, ground support equipment, and other industrial motive-power applications. Highly comparable to Navitas's commercial & industrial segment with similar voltage ranges and customer profile.
• A123 Systems (Lithium Werks): Lithium iron phosphate cell and pack manufacturer for industrial, transportation, and defense applications. Comparable Li-ion cell technology and pursuit of high-rate, high-power applications including military vehicles.
• Saft (TotalEnergies): Specialist in advanced battery solutions for industrial, defense, aerospace, and space applications. Comparable custom cell and pack offerings for mission-critical defense platforms where Navitas also competes.
• Microvast: Vertically integrated manufacturer of lithium-ion battery cells, modules, and packs for commercial vehicles and energy storage. Comparable cell-to-pack architecture and focus on commercial/industrial vehicle electrification.

Emerging players

• K2 Energy Solutions: Smaller U.S. developer and manufacturer of custom lithium-ion cells, packs, and BMS for medical, military, and industrial markets. Niche overlap with Navitas on defense and custom cell designs at smaller scale.
• Solid Power: Developer of solid-state battery technology with automotive and defense applications. Adjacent competitor in advanced battery chemistries pursuing defense electrification, though focused on solid-state rather than conventional Li-ion.

Broad incumbents

• SK On: Major Korean battery cell manufacturer expanding U.S. footprint with gigafactory-scale plants. Competes in transportation and energy storage cell markets where Navitas also operates, though at vastly different scale and chemistry breadth.
• Clarios: World's largest manufacturer of automotive and industrial batteries, including lithium and advanced lead-acid. Functions as a broad incumbent comparable to Navitas's parent East Penn, with overlapping motive-power and emerging Li-ion portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/navitas-systems-llc
• Xx.com/Navitas_Systems

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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