What Discover Battery does

Discover Battery is a privately held Canadian-founded battery manufacturer that designs, engineers, and produces lead-acid and lithium power solutions for transportation, motive power, and energy storage customers worldwide. The company originated as a regional battery distribution business in 1949 and has grown into an international manufacturer with wholly-owned production in South Korea (Discover Mixtech Manufacturing Co., LTD) and additional facilities in China and Taiwan, serving markets across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Its product portfolio spans three technology pillars: SLI batteries under the proprietary MIXTECH brand (EMX, EFB, EGM variants for automotive, commercial, marine and RV applications), VRLA batteries including DRY CELL AGM and GEL CELL traction lines, and Lithium LiFePO4 solutions (PROFESSIONAL, BLUE with Bluetooth, MOBILE, DLP-E, Ultra-Gen) supported by the LYNK communication gateway ecosystem (LYNK LITE, LYNK II, LYNK ACCESS) that integrates with Schneider, Sol-Ark, Victron, and Delta Q inverter-charger systems. The MIXTECH acid-mixing technology is patented and is positioned as the company's core differentiator against acid stratification.

Discover Battery operates a B2B go-to-market model, selling directly to OEM manufacturers (JLG, Tennant, Karcher, Sinoboom, Toyota Raymond, Yale, Hyster, Nilfisk, IPC Eagle) and fleet operators, complemented by a global network of factory warehouses and distribution partners. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of batteries, with no public pricing or revenue disclosure; the company remains privately held, is family-led (Chairman Shawn Sauer, CSO Darwin Sauer, CEO Dean Smurthwaite), and operates without external funding or institutional investors.

Name

Discover Battery

Legal name

Discover Battery

Website

https://discoverbattery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Discover Battery is a privately held Canadian-founded manufacturer of lead-acid and lithium LiFePO4 batteries, selling B2B to transportation, motive power, and energy storage OEMs and fleets globally through its MIXTECH, DRY CELL AGM, and LYNK product lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Battery Manufacturing

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH) (IMAGAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI), Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Pack Electronics Manufacturing (EUAFABAJ)

Keywords

• Lead acid batteries
• Lithium iron phosphate batteries
• Motive power batteries
• Energy storage batteries
• SLI batteries

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Battery Product Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling lead-acid batteries (MIXTECH, DRY CELL AGM, VRLA, GEL) and lithium batteries (LiFePO4) across transportation, motive power, and energy storage applications. Products sold B2B directly to fleets and OEMs through global distribution network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Discover Battery manufactures lead-acid and lithium power solutions for transportation, motive power, and energy storage applications. The portfolio spans MIXTECH flooded SLI batteries, DRY CELL AGM and GEL VRLA batteries, LiFePO4 lithium batteries, and LYNK communication gateways. Products are sold B2B to fleet operators, OEM manufacturers, and through a global network of factory warehouses and distribution partners.

Product overview

Discover Battery is a lithium and lead-acid battery manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into three main technology categories: SLI (Starting, Lighting, Ignition) batteries using proprietary MIXTECH acid circulation technology, VRLA batteries including DRY CELL AGM and GEL CELL variants, and Lithium Solutions featuring LiFePO4 chemistry. The MIXTECH product line includes EMX, EFB, and EGM variants serving automotive, commercial truck, marine, and RV applications. The VRLA portfolio covers traction, dual-purpose, float standby, deep cycle, mobile, high rate, and front terminal applications. Lithium offerings include PROFESSIONAL, BLUE (with Bluetooth), MOBILE, DLP-E, and Ultra-Gen products. Communication and monitoring is enabled through LYNK ACCESS software and LYNK LITE/LYNK II gateway devices. Additionally, tubular batteries in Gel (OPzV) and Flooded (OPzS) formats serve energy storage applications. The company operates B2B directly with fleets and OEM manufacturers through global factory warehouses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MIXTECH: Patented acid mixing technology for SLI batteries that prevents acid stratification, used in EMX, EFB, and EGM battery lines.
• DRY CELL AGM
• LITHIUM BLUE
• LYNK
• AES
• DLP

Products and services

• MIXTECH EMX Automotive Starting

Quantifiable outcome

• 2x micro-cycle life compared to conventional batteries
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• JLGcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerStrategic OEM partnership for supply of DRY CELL AGM batteries for aerial work platforms. Long-term relationship focused on compatibility with onboard chargers and efficiency in complex MEWP market.
• Tennant CompanycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerStrong partnership spanning over a decade supplying floor care equipment batteries. Discover recognized for excellent product quality and innovative, hard-working business approach.
• Karcher North AmericacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLong-term partnership providing batteries for cleaning equipment. Discover works to keep Karcher on leading edge of battery technology with genuine desire to support customers.
• SinoboomcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPartnership to bring Discover batteries to European and global markets. Customers benefit from reduced maintenance and lifetime costs.
• IPC EaglecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerValuable supplier relationship for over a decade, delivering quality product with on-time performance and excellent sales and technical support.
• Schneider Electric - Solar DivisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical partnership for lithium battery integration with Schneider hybrid inverters. Discover AES rated as best lithium battery tested for Schneider equipment.
• Continental Battery SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership with proactive approach to new product technologies. Discover offers competitive and value-add features in product portfolio.
• Toyota RaymondcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMaterial handling OEM partnership for forklift and industrial equipment battery supply.
• YalecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMaterial handling OEM partnership for lift truck and warehouse equipment batteries.
• HystercoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMaterial handling OEM partnership for industrial lift truck batteries.
• NilfiskcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFloor care OEM partnership for professional cleaning equipment batteries.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EnerSys: EnerSys is a global leader in industrial batteries (motive power, network power, aerospace/defense) and a direct competitor in forklift, floor care, and energy storage batteries, overlapping closely with Discover on lead-acid and emerging lithium product lines.
• Crown Battery: Crown Battery manufactures industrial lead-acid batteries for motive power (forklifts), floor care, and renewable energy applications, competing with Discover's DRY CELL AGM and tubular gel lines in the same OEM channels.
• Clarios: Clarios (formerly Johnson Controls Power Solutions) is the world's largest automotive battery maker (Optima, Varta, LTH), competing head-on in SLI/start-stop while expanding into lithium low-voltage and ESS, putting it in the same OEM and aftermarket channels as Discover.
• Trojan Battery Company: Trojan specializes in deep-cycle lead-acid and now lithium batteries for golf, floor care, aerial work platforms, and renewable energy storage, directly mirroring Discover's motive power and energy storage product mix.
• Exide Technologies: Exide produces lead-acid batteries for automotive, industrial (forklift, traction), motive power, and stationary applications, making it a direct competitor across Discover's core transportation and motive power segments.
• Battle Born Batteries: Battle Born builds LiFePO4 drop-in replacement batteries targeting marine, RV, and off-grid solar storage, directly competing with Discover's Lithium BLUE Bluetooth-enabled and AES professional lines.
• Leoch Battery: Leoch is a global lead-acid and lithium battery manufacturer serving motive power, UPS, telecom, and automotive start-stop, competing with Discover across OEM and distribution channels worldwide with manufacturing scale in Asia.
• East Penn Manufacturing: East Penn manufactures Deka-branded lead-acid batteries across SLI, commercial, marine, and motive power, serving the same forklift, floor care, and OEM channels as Discover with comparable B2B distribution depth.
• RELiON Battery: RELiON manufactures LiFePO4 batteries for marine, RV, floor care, and solar storage - the same lithium niches where Discover's Lithium BLUE, AES, and Lithium PROFESSIONAL lines compete.

Broad incumbents

• GS Yuasa: GS Yuasa is a major Japanese battery manufacturer with deep presence in automotive SLI, motorcycle, industrial standby, and lithium (through its GS subsidiaries), making it a broader incumbent competing in many of Discover's served markets across Asia-Pacific and beyond.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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