Staco Energy Products

What Staco Energy Products does

Staco Energy Products Co., founded in 1937 in Dayton, Ohio and now headquartered in Miamisburg, designs and manufactures power quality and voltage control equipment. Its product portfolio spans five categories: single-phase and three-phase Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) with On-Line Double Conversion topology and Voltage and Frequency Independent (VFI) design, electro-mechanical and electronic voltage regulators/power conditioners, variable transformers and programmable test sets, frequency converters (50/60 Hz), and UL924 emergency lighting inverters. Core technology uses DSP-based digital control, modular scalable architectures (parallel up to 8 units N+1), and the Wireless FirstLine BMS for battery monitoring, with output capacities ranging from 0.675 kW to 500 kVA and efficiencies up to 98% on three-phase double-conversion models. Sub-brands include Staco, FirstLine, and Minuteman (the latter covering single-phase UPS including a LiFePO4 line).

Staco generates revenue through three streams: (1) hardware sales of UPS, regulators, variable transformers, and lighting inverters; (2) professional services including preventive maintenance, battery analysis, start-up, training, and time-and-material field work; and (3) extended warranty contracts with tiered response times. Pricing is quote-based with no public list pricing. The company goes to market primarily through factory-trained regional sales representatives and national distributors (Allied Electronics, Newark Electronics), supplemented by direct factory sales for custom PPS test systems and special applications. End customers span healthcare (medical imaging), IT & telecom (data centers), broadcast radio and television, manufacturing, government and education, and water treatment, with named references including AAON, Pemex, ITW Food Equipment, Stanford SLAC, PRES Energy, Cinepolis, Bountiful City Light & Power, and US military installations. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Components Corporation of America (CCA), a Dallas-based privately held conglomerate that has publicly indicated an active acquisition strategy.

Name

Staco Energy Products

Legal name

Staco Energy Products Co.

Website

https://stacoenergy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Staco Energy Products, founded 1937 in Ohio, manufactures UPS systems, variable transformers, voltage regulators, frequency converters, and emergency lighting inverters for healthcare, IT/data center, broadcast, manufacturing, government, and water treatment end markets, selling through reps, distributors, and direct factory sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Quality & Voltage Control Equipment

NAICS

Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Quality & Conditioning (PFC units, active filters, voltage regulators, surge protection) (IMAGADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Replacement Parts, Maintenance & Service (UPS/Power Protection) (HDACAJAH), Power Conditioners & Voltage Regulators (HDACAJAD), Power Quality, Metering & Monitoring (HDACAJAG), Backup Power & Critical Power Systems (Generators/UPS) (IMAIABAJ)

Keywords

• Uninterruptible power supplies
• Power quality equipment
• Voltage regulation products
• Frequency conversion systems
• Emergency lighting inverters

Headquarters

HQ city

Miamisburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products: Primary revenue from sale of power quality equipment including UPS systems, voltage regulators, power conditioners, variable transformers, and emergency lighting inverters. Products sold through channel partners and direct factory sales for custom applications.
2. Professional Services: Revenue from preventive maintenance plans, start-up services, UPS battery analysis and replacement, service training, time and material services, spare parts, and extended warranty programs.
3. Extended Warranty: Extended warranty plans providing various response times (Next Business Day, 8 Hour, 4 Hour) with preventive maintenance, parts, and labor coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Staco Energy Products designs, manufactures, and sells power quality and voltage control hardware — including single-phase and three-phase uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), variable transformers and test sets, electronic and electro-mechanical voltage regulators/power conditioners, three-phase frequency converters, and emergency lighting inverters — for mission-critical operations in healthcare, IT/telecom, manufacturing, broadcast, government, and water treatment. The company complements hardware sales with preventive maintenance, start-up, battery analysis, spare parts, and multi-year extended warranty services, distributing primarily through a factory-trained rep and distributor channel with direct factory engagement on custom engineered solutions.

Product overview

Staco Energy Products is a manufacturer of power quality and voltage control equipment offering a comprehensive portfolio of five core product categories. The product lineup includes: Emergency Lighting Inverters (ELI) such as Staco SEL, Staco 924, Staco E3 924, FirstLine PLT 924, and FirstLine P 924; Single Phase UPS systems including Staco V, Staco SV, Staco SV+, Staco VP, and Minuteman branded products; Three Phase UPS solutions comprising Staco E3, Staco E2, Staco EM3, FirstLine PLT, FirstLine PE, and FirstLine P; Variable Transformers and Test Sets including StacoVT and StacoPPS; Regulation and Power Conditioning products like FirstLine P/PPC, Staco E3/PPC, FirstLine PLT/PPC, and StacoAVR; and Frequency Conversion products including FirstLine P/FC, FirstLine PLT/FC, and Staco E3/FC. These products serve critical infrastructure across industries including data centers, healthcare, manufacturing, broadcast, government, IT/telecom, and water treatment, providing solutions from 0.675 kW to 500 kVA capacities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Staco: Primary brand for uninterruptible power supplies, variable transformers, and power conditioning products.
• FirstLine
• Minuteman

Products and services

• Staco SEL Emergency Lighting Inverter Single-phase, On-Line Double Conversion Emergency Lighting Inverter System (ELIS) ranging from 0.675-10 kW, providing full VFI power protection for emergency lighting applications.
• Staco 924 Emergency Lighting Inverter Single-phase, On-Line Double Conversion Emergency Lighting Inverter System ranging from 10.8-18 kW for full power protection of emergency lighting applications.
• Staco E3 924 Central Lighting Inverter Three-phase, On-Line Double Conversion UL924 Central Lighting Inverter ranging from 3.5-40 kW with up to 95.3% efficiency and output unity power factor.
• FirstLine PLT 924 Central Lighting Inverter Three-phase, On-Line Double Conversion UL924 Central Lighting Inverter ranging from 45-54 kW with compact footprint and dual input capability.
• FirstLine P 924 Central Lighting Inverter Three-phase, On-Line Double Conversion UL924 Central Lighting Inverter ranging from 58.5-225 kW with up to 98% efficiency and adaptive feed cancellation technology.
• Staco V Single-Phase UPS Single-phase, On-Line Double Conversion UPS with VFI technology, 1-3 kVA capacity, intelligent battery management, 2U compact form factor, and three-year warranty.
• Staco SV Single-Phase UPS Single-phase, On-Line Double Conversion UPS with DSP control, tower/rack mount convertible design, near unity power factor, and hot-swappable battery for servers, networks, and telecom protection.
• Staco SV+ (DOE Compliant) Single-Phase UPS DOE-compliant single-phase UPS with DSP control, convertible tower/rack design, hot-swappable battery, 1-3 kVA capacity, for power protection of critical equipment.
• Staco VP Single-Phase UPS Hardwired single-phase UPS offering 6-10 kVA with multiple output voltage configurations, galvanic isolation models, modular rack configuration, and parallel capability up to 4 cabinets for mission-critical applications.
• Minuteman Endurance (LiFePO4) Single-Phase UPS Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) single-phase UPS in 1, 1.5, 2, and 3 kVA universal tower/rack mount configurations with On-Line Double Conversion topology.
• Minuteman Endeavor Single-Phase UPS Family Minuteman Endeavor Rack/Tower (5-10 kVA) and Endeavor Tower (6-10 kVA) single-phase UPS offerings with On-Line Double Conversion topology for flexible installation in network and server applications.
• Minuteman Encompass Single-Phase UPS Family Minuteman Encompass RTXL (rack/tower convertible) and Encompass LCD (1-3 kVA tower with LCD) single-phase On-Line Double Conversion UPS offerings.
• Staco E3 Three-Phase UPS Three-phase, On-Line Double Conversion UPS ranging from 3.5-40 kVA with up to 95.3% efficiency and output unity power factor.
• Staco E2 Three-Phase UPS Three-phase, On-Line Double Conversion UPS ranging from 10-100 kVA for medium to large facility power protection.
• Staco EM3 Three-Phase Modular UPS Three-phase modular UPS ranging from 20-136 kVA at 208V featuring scalable backup power with modular architecture for mission-critical infrastructure.
• FirstLine PLT Three-Phase UPS Three-phase, On-Line Double Conversion UPS ranging from 50-60 kVA with adaptive feed cancellation and parallel capability up to 4 units.
• FirstLine PE Three-Phase UPS Energy-efficient three-phase, On-Line Double Conversion UPS ranging from 50-200 kVA/kW for reduced operational costs.
• FirstLine P Three-Phase UPS Three-phase, On-Line Double Conversion UPS ranging from 65-500 kVA with high efficiency and parallel capability for redundancy.
• StacoVT Variable Transformer Variable transformer providing 120-600 VAC output up to 1000 kVA with continually variable output adjustable from 0 to 117% of input voltage.
• Staco PPS Provider Power System Variable Test Set Custom Provider Power System test sets delivering 0-1000 VAC up to 3500 kVA for precise variable voltage power supply in electrical testing applications up to 4000 amps.
• FirstLine P/PPC Electronic Precision Power Conditioner Electronic precision power conditioner providing 200-600 VAC, 65-500 kVA continuous voltage correction with double conversion technology and +/-1% voltage regulation.
• Staco E3/PPC Electronic Precision Power Conditioner Electronic precision power conditioner providing 200-600 VAC, 3.5-40 kVA with delta and wye voltage capability and clean regenerated waveform.
• FirstLine PLT/PPC Electronic Precision Power Conditioner Electronic precision power conditioner providing 200-600 VAC, 50-60 kVA with double conversion technology and +/-2% voltage regulation.
• StacoAVR Electro-Mechanical Voltage Regulator Electro-mechanical voltage regulator providing 120-600 Volt output up to 2000 kVA with microprocessor-controlled series regulation, optional noise attenuation, and SPD filters.
• FirstLine P/FC Three-Phase Frequency Converter Three-phase frequency converter providing 200-600 VAC, 52-400 kVA for 60Hz/50Hz conversion for export product testing or international equipment operation.
• FirstLine PLT/FC Three-Phase Frequency Converter Three-phase frequency converter providing 200-600 VAC, 50-60 kVA for 60Hz/50Hz conversion applications.
• Staco E3/FC Three-Phase Frequency Converter Three-phase frequency converter providing 200-600 VAC or 480 VAC, 3.5-40 kVA for 60Hz/50Hz conversion for export testing.
• Staco Energy Services & Extended Warranties Post-sale service offerings including preventive maintenance plans, start-up services, UPS battery analysis and replacement, service training, time-and-material service calls, spare parts, and multi-year extended warranty plans (e.g., EX24-58 Next Business Day, 8-hour response, and EW4-724 4-hour 7x24 response) covering parts and labor.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 98% efficiency in three-phase UPS models
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Critical Power Systems, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStaco Energy reseller and service partner performing UPS start-ups and service at military installations. Described as a 'real gem' by customer for quality of service and product support.
• PowerEdge TechnologiesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInstalled metering analyzers for power quality surveys and energy audits. Commissioned power quality studies for PRES Energy pharmaceutical distribution center project.
• AMETEK Solidstate ControlsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMETEK DSE UPS system used with StacoAVR regulator in bypass configuration for Pemex Oil and Gas applications. StacoAVR provides clean continuous regulated power when UPS bypass is utilized.
• Sales Partners (Co-Op Program)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of sales partners receiving Co-Op marketing support including catalogs, trade publications, direct mail, promotional items, tradeshow planning, and product training. Partners have hyperlink support and access to electronic marketing materials.
• Distributors (Allied Electronics, Newark Electronics)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational distributors for replacement parts and some standard products. Support online shopping capabilities and direct purchasing for standard catalog items.
• Expert Consulting and Analysis CompaniesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnerships with consulting and analysis companies that provide in-depth understanding for efficient facility protection solutions. Can specify or recommend cost-effective implementations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vertiv: Vertiv (formerly Emerson Network Power / Liebert) is a direct competitor across three-phase UPS, precision power conditioning, and data center power infrastructure, serving the same healthcare, IT/telecom, and industrial customers as Staco.
• AMETEK: AMETEK (including Solidstate Controls and Programmable Power) manufactures UPS, power conditioning, and programmable power products for industrial, military, and aerospace markets — directly overlapping with Staco's variable transformers, frequency converters, and UPS offerings.
• Controlled Power Company: Controlled Power Company manufactures voltage regulators, power conditioners, and UPS systems for industrial and commercial markets; a closely comparable specialty peer to Staco in voltage regulation and power quality.
• SolaHD (Emerson): SolaHD (an Emerson brand) manufactures power conditioners, voltage regulators, and UPS for industrial applications; competes with Staco's Regulation & Power Conditioning and single-phase UPS lines in similar verticals.
• Tripp Lite: Tripp Lite (now part of Eaton) offers single-phase UPS, surge protection, and power conditioning primarily through distribution; closely comparable to Staco's Minuteman and Staco V/SV lines in IT and small-commercial channels.
• CyberPower Systems: CyberPower manufactures UPS systems and power protection products for IT, small business, and home office; overlaps with Staco's Minuteman single-phase UPS products in price-sensitive distribution channels.

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Eaton is a broad incumbent in power management with a deep UPS and power-quality portfolio (single- and three-phase) plus electrical components globally; competes head-to-head with Staco in UPS, voltage regulation, and industrial power conditioning.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric (including APC and Galaxy) is a global leader in UPS and power-quality solutions for data centers, healthcare, and industry; overlaps with nearly all of Staco's primary segments and geographies.
• ABB: ABB manufactures power-electronics, UPS systems, and power conditioning equipment for industrial and utility customers; competes in three-phase UPS, frequency conversion, and reactive-power compensation — overlapping directly with Staco's FirstLine and StacoSine lines.

Emerging players

• Mitsubishi Electric Power Products: Mitsubishi Electric manufactures three-phase UPS systems for data centers and industrial facilities; a partial-overlap competitor in the higher-kVA UPS segments where Staco's FirstLine P competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stacoenergy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/staco-energy

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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