Powervar

What Powervar does

Powervar, Inc. designs and manufactures transformer-based power conditioners and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) that protect sensitive electronic equipment from surges, electrical noise, voltage fluctuations, and outages. The company's core technology combines three elements — surge diverters, low impedance isolation transformers, and noise filters — into integrated single-phase and three-phase solutions, with UL 60601-certified variants for medical-grade deployments and proprietary Ground Guard technology for retail point-of-sale environments. The product portfolio spans Standard, Ground Guard, Medical, Hardwired, and GPI Series power conditioners; Security II, GTS, Security Plus II, and Sinergy III single-phase UPS units; 3300/3200 series and FortaGrid three-phase UPS systems; the Mobile Power Manager (MPM) for mobile medical carts with fleet-view software; and connectivity adapters (iSite PRO, ManageUPS, Isolated Contacts Interface) for remote power management and controlled shutdown.

Powervar serves eight primary verticals — healthcare and clinical diagnostics, retail technologies, industrial, analytical instruments, mobile medical, printing and imaging, finance, and data center / IT closet — selling to enterprise buyers through a direct sales force with regional customer service in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia, complemented by an e-commerce storefront (store.powervar.com) with tiered volume pricing for SMB and individual buyers and 24/7 after-sale technical support. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (conditioners, UPS units, replacement batteries, parts, and accessories) plus recurring service plans for preventative maintenance, warranty support, and RMA processing, with a recommended 3-year battery replacement cycle that drives consumables attachment on the installed base.

Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois, Powervar operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME), a diversified global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, and conducts business under the AMETEK Powervar brand. The company has accumulated nearly 40 years of brand reputation in power quality and reports a customer-outcome scale signal of 165 million daily transactions protected in US convenience stores alone.

Name

Powervar

Legal name

Powervar, Inc.

Website

https://powervar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Powervar, Inc. designs and manufactures transformer-based power conditioners and UPS systems for medical, retail, industrial, analytical-instrument, and data-center buyers. Operating as a subsidiary of AMETEK since its 1986 founding, it sells through direct enterprise sales and a tiered e-commerce storefront globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Protection Equipment

NAICS

Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)

SIC

Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) (HDACAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Quality, Metering & Monitoring (HDACAJAG), UPS Systems & Backup Power (Online/line-interactive UPS, industrial backup) (IMAGADAD), Power Distribution & Switchgear (UPS, PDUs, Busway) (HDABAKAA), UPS Accessories & Monitoring (Network Cards, Software, Sensors) (HDACAJAF)

Keywords

• Power protection equipment
• Uninterruptible power supply
• Medical-grade power conditioners
• Power quality solutions
• Transformer-based UPS

Headquarters

HQ city

Waukegan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 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. Power Quality Hardware Sales: Sales of transformer-based power conditioners and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) for medical, industrial, and retail markets. Products include single-phase UPS, three-phase UPS, power conditioners, and connectivity solutions.
2. Replacement Batteries and Parts: Replacement batteries (VRLA and lithium options) for UPS systems, parts, and accessories. Battery replacement programs recommended every 3 years for optimal UPS performance.
3. Service Plans and Maintenance: Service plans including comprehensive services, preventative maintenance, warranty support, and RMA processing for product returns and repairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Powervar designs, manufactures, and supplies transformer-based power conditioners and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) that deliver surge diversion, noise filtering, and voltage regulation through low-impedance isolation transformer technology. Its portfolio includes single-phase and three-phase UPS systems, medical-grade power conditioners, the Mobile Power Manager for healthcare carts, and network connectivity adapters for remote power monitoring. Products serve mission-critical equipment in medical, industrial, retail point-of-sale, analytical laboratory, and IT/data center applications.

Product overview

AMETEK Powervar is a globally recognized provider of advanced power quality solutions with nearly 40 years of manufacturing experience. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of transformer-based power conditioners and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) that provide complete power quality solutions to medical, industrial, and retail technologies markets. The product portfolio centers on four core product lines: Power Conditioners (including Standard, Ground Guard, Medical, Hardwired, Single-Phase, and GPI Series variants) that provide surge diversion, noise filtering, and voltage regulation through low impedance isolation transformers; Single-Phase UPS products (Security II UPM, GTS Series, Security Plus II, Sinergy III Series) that combine surge diversion and noise filtering with isolation transformers for backup power; Three-Phase UPS systems (3300 Series, 3200 Series, FortaGrid) for larger data center and industrial applications; and Connectivity Solutions (iSite PRO Net Adapter, ManageUPS Net Adapter, Isolated Contacts Interface Card) that enable remote power management and controlled shutdown in networked environments. Additional products include the Mobile Power Manager (MPM) for medical cart applications with fleet monitoring software, the Local Area Power Center (LAPC), and Power Distribution products (BasePak, Vertical PDU) for surge protection. Powervar's products utilize key technologies including surge diverters, low impedance isolation transformers, and noise filters to deliver clean, reliable power protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Power Conditioners Transformer-based power conditioners that combine surge diversion, low-impedance isolation transformer technology, and noise filtering to protect mission-critical equipment from power disturbances. Available in Standard, Ground Guard, Medical, Hardwired, GPI Series B, GPI Series 1, and GPI Series 2000 Three-Phase variants for medical, industrial, and commercial applications.
• Single-Phase UPS Systems Uninterruptible power supplies integrating surge diversion, noise filtering, and low-impedance isolation transformers with battery backup. Product family includes Security II UPM (SLA and LFP battery options), Security II Medical UPM, Security II Rackmount UPM, GTS Series, Security Plus II UPS, and Sinergy III Series UPS for mission-critical single-phase loads.
• Three-Phase UPS Systems Three-phase uninterruptible power supplies designed for data center and industrial applications. Includes the 3300 Series, 3200 Series, and FortaGrid Three-Phase Rackmount UPS for critical infrastructure protection.
• Mobile Power Manager (MPM) Mobile power solution providing up to 10 hours of runtime to connected equipment on medical carts with rapid recharge capability. UL 60601 certified for patient safety and includes fleet view management software for real-time data reception and cart battery maintenance monitoring.
• Local Area Power Center (LAPC) Power distribution unit for local area networks providing consolidated power management and protection capabilities for networked environments.
• iSite PRO Net Adapter Network adapter enabling remote power systems management with associated Discovery Tool for networked UPS monitoring. Available in standard, +E, and +B variants.
• ManageUPS Net Adapter Network adapter for remote UPS management and controlled shutdown in networked environments. Available in P-Series and VP-Series variants, with DCU, CIO, and MopUPS software options (Professional, Express, Network Shutdown Agent).
• BasePak Surge Protection Surge protection device for keeping digital equipment functioning properly while reducing service, parts, and equipment replacement costs in retail and commercial environments.
• Vertical PDU Vertical power distribution unit providing surge protection and power distribution for rack-mounted equipment in IT and data center applications.
• Service Plans and Maintenance Comprehensive service plans offering preventative maintenance, warranty support, and RMA processing for product returns and repairs across Powervar's installed base of power protection equipment.
• Replacement Batteries and Parts Authorized replacement batteries in VRLA and lithium options designed for seamless integration with Powervar UPS systems, maintaining UL certification and warranty protection. Battery replacement programs recommended every 3 years for optimal UPS performance in critical environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Convenience stores process up to 165 million transactions per day protected by Powervar power solutions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AMETEK (Parent Company)coreOthersAMETEK Powervar is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. Powervar operates under the AMETEK Test and Measurement/Process and Analytical Instruments (TMC/PMC) divisions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Global power management giant offering a broad UPS and power quality portfolio across medical, data center, and industrial segments. Directly competes with Powervar in single-phase and three-phase UPS but operates at dramatically greater scale across many adjacent product lines.
• APC by Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric's flagship UPS brand covering consumer through enterprise three-phase systems. Competes head-to-head with Powervar's Security II and Sinergy III product lines in IT closet and small data center use cases, with much broader global distribution.
• Vertiv (formerly Emerson Network Power / Liebert): Critical digital infrastructure provider with extensive UPS, power distribution, and monitoring portfolio. Direct competitor to Powervar's three-phase UPS (3300/3200 Series, FortaGrid) and connectivity solutions in data center and IT closet applications.
• ABB: Global electrification and automation conglomerate offering UPS, power conditioning, and grid-level solutions. Overlaps with Powervar in three-phase UPS for industrial and data center applications, though at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Mitsubishi Electric: Diversified electronics manufacturer with significant UPS and power systems business serving data centers, factories, and building systems. Comparable to Powervar's three-phase industrial UPS offerings with much greater engineering scale.

Direct peers

• SolaHD (Emerson): Specializes in power conditioners, UPS, and transformers for industrial and healthcare applications. Closest pure-play comparable to Powervar's transformer-based power conditioning portfolio, including medical-grade offerings.
• Staco Energy Products: Manufacturer of UPS systems, voltage regulators, and power conditioners serving industrial, commercial, and military markets. Directly comparable in transformer-based power conditioning technology and target verticals.
• Controlled Power Company: Niche manufacturer of power conditioning, voltage regulation, and UPS solutions for medical imaging, industrial, and broadcast applications. Closely aligned with Powervar's medical imaging and industrial customer base.
• Falcon Electric: Specialty manufacturer of UPS and frequency converters for industrial, medical, and military customers. Competes with Powervar's Security II line and serves overlapping industrial automation and process control use cases.
• Tripp Lite (Eaton): Now part of Eaton, Tripp Lite offers UPS systems, surge protectors, and power conditioning for IT, medical, and industrial markets. Overlaps directly with Powervar's single-phase UPS and power conditioner product lines in retail, IT, and small medical use cases.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/powervar
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/POWERVAR1986
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/powervar

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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