What S.P.E. Elettronica Industriale does

S.P.E. Elettronica Industriale is an Italian designer, manufacturer, and global distributor of industrial electronic battery chargers founded in 1972 in Crevalcore (Bologna). The company produces high-frequency (HF) on-board and stand-alone/off-board chargers spanning 30W to 32kW, supporting lead-acid, GEL, AGM, and lithium chemistries across product families that include CBHF/CBHD (compact on-board), GREEN (modular three-phase), TORO (high-IP industrial), HF (high-protection), CBSW/CBN (portable/stationary), M∞V Air (contactless wireless 1–30kW), STELVIO, and TONALE. Technical differentiators include the first Italian deployment of GaN-based Zero Voltage Switching chargers at 95% efficiency, IP54–IP66 sealed enclosures for harsh environments, multi-protocol CAN bus (>30 protocols), Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity via the proprietary SPE 2.0 app, and broader Industry 4.0 integration.

The company sells primarily B2B into six use-case verticals: aerial platforms, ground service equipment (GSE) at airports, professional cleaning equipment, electric go-karts, material handling/intralogistics, and non-road electric vehicles. Its go-to-market blends direct OEM sales for customized hardware/firmware with a 70+ country distributor network; after-sales service is now being formalized through a 2026 global strategic partnership with TVH Parts (Europe) and FSIP (Americas). Revenue is generated from hardware unit sales, custom OEM development, and after-sales service and spare parts.

SPE is a private, family-controlled business owned by the Poletti family, with Alessandro Poletti (second generation) serving as CEO and Marco Mazzanti as combined COO/CTO/QHSE. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 plus product safety certifications spanning CE, UL, cULus, CSA, CEC, UKCA, RCM, INMETRO, PSE, KC, and EAC, and operates additional R&D and manufacturing footprints in China via its FST partnership. Headcount is in the 51–100 range (with some sources referencing 100+ collaborators across production and engineering). No external institutional or venture capital backing is reported.

Name

S.P.E. Elettronica Industriale

Legal name

S.P.E. Elettronica Industriale

Website

https://spechargers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

S.P.E. Elettronica Industriale is a 1972-founded Italian manufacturer of industrial high-frequency battery chargers (30W–32kW) for OEMs in aerial platforms, airport ground support, cleaning equipment, material handling, electric karts, and industrial electric vehicles, selling globally via direct OEM sales and a 70+ country distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Battery Chargers

NAICS

Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (3359), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Material Handling & Warehouse Charging (forklift/AGV chargers, battery swapping) (IMAGAHAG)

Keywords

• Industrial battery chargers
• High-frequency chargers
• On-board chargers
• Wireless charging systems
• OEM charging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Crevalcore

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Battery Charger Hardware Sales: Direct sales of high-frequency battery chargers including on-board and stand-alone/off-board models. Products range from compact 30W units to high-power 32kW systems with various IP ratings.
2. After-Sales Service & Repair: Technical support, spare parts supply, RMA management, and repair services through authorized service centers including TVH for Europe and FSIP for Americas.
3. Custom Product Development: Customized hardware, firmware, and design solutions for OEM customers requiring bespoke battery charging solutions for specific applications.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

S.P.E. Elettronica Industriale designs, manufactures, and sells industrial high-frequency battery chargers in both on-board and stand-alone/off-board configurations for OEM customers. The portfolio spans 30W to 32kW power, supports lead-acid, lithium, GEL, and AGM battery chemistries, and addresses applications such as aerial platforms, ground support equipment, professional cleaning machines, electric go-karts, forklifts/intralogistics, and industrial electric vehicles, with optional Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, CAN bus, and wireless charging (M∞V Air) connectivity.

Product overview

S.P.E. Elettronica Industriale is an Italian manufacturer of industrial high-frequency battery chargers, founded in 1972 and headquartered in Crevalcore, Bologna. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of on-board and stand-alone/off-board battery chargers across multiple product families. Core product lines include: CBHF/CBHD Series (compact on-board chargers from 30W to 600W for aerial platforms, cleaning, and material handling); GREEN Series (modular chargers from 2.5kW to 32kW for karts, ground service equipment, material handling, and electric vehicles); TORO Series (high-protection IP65/IP66 chargers from 360W to 1200W for extreme environments); HF Series (high-protection IP55/IP66 chargers); CBSW/CBN Series (industrial wall/floor chargers); M∞V Air (wireless charging systems from 1kW to 30kW for AGVs/AMRs); and STELVIO/TONALE (compact to mid-power chargers). Products support various battery technologies including Lithium, Lead Acid, Gel, and AGM, and feature connectivity options including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, CAN bus, and Ethernet. All products are designed, manufactured, and packaged in Italy with ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SPE 2.0: Proprietary smartphone application for configuring and monitoring SPE battery chargers, including CBHF2 Wi-Fi and other connected devices.
• M∞V Air

Products and services

• TORO720 Battery Charger IP66-rated high-frequency battery charger with Bluetooth connectivity and dedicated smartphone app for configuration and charging cycle monitoring. Features 12 charging profiles for Lithium, Lead Acid, Gel, and AGM batteries. Designed for extreme environments with die-cast metal case, operating temperature range from -25°C to 60°C.
• TORO1200 Battery Charger IP65-rated battery charger with integrated or external charging indicator. Power range 720W to 1200W, current 30A to 50A. Available in 12V, 24V, 36V, or 48V configurations. Designed for harsh-environment industrial applications.
• CBHF1-SM On-Board Battery Charger Compact on-board battery charger, 48W to 290W power, 4A to 12A current. IP30 protection grade. Universal input voltage 208-240Vac. Targets aerial platforms, cleaning equipment, and material handling OEMs.
• CBHF1V2 On-Board Battery Charger Compact on-board battery charger with improved specifications. Power 96W to 340W, 8A to 14A current. IP30 protection grade. For aerial platforms, cleaning machines, and material handling equipment.
• CBHF2 Off-Board Battery Charger Fixed off-board charger, 180W to 1050W power, 15A to 40A current. Active PFC. Optional USB data logging. Universal input 100-240Vac. For stationary charging of material handling and electric vehicle batteries.
• CBHF2-HK On-Board Charger On-board charger with front panel stop button and hard metal case. Available in Extra Power (XP) version, suited to industrial on-board applications.
• CBHF2-M Portable Off-Board Charger Portable off-board charger with metal case and handle. Active PFC. Stand-alone application for on-site charging use.
• CBHF2 Wi-Fi Off-Board Charger Fixed off-board charger with Wi-Fi connectivity. Programmable through S.P.E. 2.0 APP (iOS/Android). Active PFC. Charging cycle data available via app.
• CBHF2 LCD Off-Board Charger Fixed off-board charger with LCD display. 180W to 1050W power, 15A to 40A current. Active PFC. Optional data logging.
• CBSW1 Fanless Battery Charger Fanless battery charger, 48W to 290W power. Selectable 12V and 24V voltage. 4A to 12A current. IP20 protection.
• CBSW2 Battery Charger Battery charger with selectable 12V, 24V, 36V, and 48V. 180W to 1050W power, 15A to 40A current. IP20 protection.
• CBSW4 High-Power Battery Charger High-power battery charger, 480W to 2160W. Configurable voltage, current, and charging profile via smart cards. 40A to 60A current. IP20 protection.
• CBN1 Portable Battery Charger Portable battery charger with top handle, 48W to 290W power. Selectable 12V and 24V. 4A to 12A current. IP20 protection.
• CBN2 Portable Battery Charger Portable battery charger with front handles, 180W to 720W power. Selectable 12V, 24V, and 36V. 15A to 30A current. IP20 protection.
• CBN4 High-Power Portable Charger High-power portable charger, 480W to 1800W. Selectable 12V, 24V, and 36V. 40A to 60A current. IP20 protection.
• HF1-IP On-Board Charger On-board charger with integrated battery discharge indicator. Fanless design. IP55 (optional IP65). 155W to 240W power, 10A to 13A current.
• HF2-UI-PFC On-Board Charger High-protection on-board charger. Fanless design, IP66 rating. 360W to 720W power, 15A to 25A current. Available in 24V, 36V, or 48V.
• M∞V Air 1kW Wireless Charging System Wireless charging system for industrial applications including electric vehicles and AGVs. 1kW power output. Highly efficient, no connector wear, fully automated charging. IP65 rating.
• M∞V Air 3.3kW Wireless Charging System Wireless charging system for 24V, 36V, and 48V batteries. 3,300W charging capacity. Fully automated, no connector wear, safe and robust.
• M∞V Air 10kW Wireless Charging System High-power wireless charging system providing up to 275A. Ideal for fast and opportunity charging of lithium batteries. Supports 24V, 36V, and 48V batteries.
• M∞V Air 30kW Wireless Charging System Maximum power wireless charging system providing up to 300A. For fast opportunity charging of industrial electric vehicles. Meets all industrial standards for wireless power transfer.
• CBHD1 Compact On-Board Charger Compact on-board battery charger. Reduced weight and dimensions. 30W to 120W power, 2.5A to 5A current. IP30 protection. LED indicator options. For cleaning and material handling OEMs.
• CBHD1 SMALL Compact On-Board Charger Compact on-board charger with extended connector options. 30W to 120W power, 8A to 10A current. IP30 protection.
• CBHD2 Compact On-Board Charger Compact on-board charger with higher power. 180W to 480W power, 15A to 20A current. IP30 protection. For cleaning, material handling, and electric vehicle OEMs.
• CBHD1-XR-P Resonant On-Board Charger Advanced resonant technology on-board charger. 95W to 360W power, 8A to 13A current. Active PFC. Available in plastic and aluminum case.
• CBHD1-XR-M Portable Resonant Off-Board Charger Portable off-board charger with resonant technology. 95W to 360W power, 8A to 13A current. Stand-alone application with membrane keyboard configuration.
• CBHD3 Higher-Power On-Board Charger Higher power on-board charger. 180W to 600W power, 15A to 25A current. Available in plastic and metal case for on-board use.
• GREEN 6 Modular Three-Phase Charger Modular three-phase charger system (3 configurable modules). Power up to 8kW, up to 150A at 48V. Programmable via USB or display with graphical interface. Targets forklifts, electric vehicles, and material handling.
• GREEN 8 Modular Three-Phase Charger Modular three-phase charger system (4 configurable modules). Power up to 10.5kW, up to 200A at 48V. Programmable via USB or display.
• GREEN X High-Power Modular Charger High-power modular system (5-6 configurable modules). Power up to 16kW, 300A at 48V. Programmable via USB or graphical display.
• GREEN IP54 Outdoor Charger Outdoor-rated modular charger system (3 modules). Power up to 8kW, IP54 protection for ground service equipment at airports.
• GREEN XL High-Power Industrial Charger High-power industrial charger, up to 32kW, up to 500A at 48V. USB interface for programming. IP21 protection. For GSE and heavy-duty material handling applications.
• GREEN 2 Compact Single-Phase Charger Compact single-phase charger, up to 2.5kW. 24V to 96V, 17A to 70A. Programmable via USB or graphical display.
• GREEN 4 Compact Single-Phase Charger Compact single-phase charger, up to 4.5kW. 24V to 96V, 25A to 120A. Programmable via USB or graphical display.
• STELVIO 1800 Compact Charger Flexible compact charger for on-board and off-board use. Up to 1.8kW, 24V to 48V, 30A to 60A. Premium features in compact design.
• TONALE 6k Three-Phase Charger Monolithic 6kW three-phase charger for intralogistics. Available in 24-36-48V (60-100A) and 72-80V (50-80A) versions. 8 charging curves for lithium, lead-acid, GEL, and AGM batteries.
• S.P.E. 2.0 Smartphone Application Proprietary iOS/Android application for configuring and monitoring SPE battery chargers, including CBHF2 Wi-Fi and other connected devices. Supports charging parameter configuration, profile selection, charging cycle data analysis, and performance statistics viewing via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
• HF Chargers with GaN Technology High-frequency chargers leveraging proprietary Gallium Nitride (GaN) power conversion with Zero Voltage Switching topologies, achieving 95% efficiency and eliminating the need for cooling fans, applied across the high-frequency battery charger product family.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% efficiency with GaN technology chargers, eliminating cooling fan requirements and extending product lifespan
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TVH PartscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 April 2026Global strategic partnership announced at LogiMAT 2026 for international technical service management including spare parts logistics and after-sales support. TVH manages authorized repair centers across Europe (with Italy under SPE direct management) while FSIP supports the Americas. Service process went live May 1, 2026 with full implementation by August 31, 2026.
• FSTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026Strategic alliance for development and global distribution of high-IP-rated battery chargers. FST (Hangzhou, China) provides sealed charger manufacturing with integrated production including SMD/PTH assembly, automated assembly, PCB coating, optical inspection, and vibration/climatic testing. SPE distributes TORO and NEXT product ranges worldwide.
• UL (Underwriters Laboratories)coreTechnology or Integration · 20 March 202620 years of collaboration for product safety certification ensuring compliance with US and Canadian market requirements. UL recognized as extension of SPE's R&D team for safety standards and verification processes.
• TVH PartscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 10 March 2026TVH Parts Electronics Repair Department in Waregem, Belgium (over 100 engineers, 6,000 m² facility) serves as Authorized Repair Center for SPE battery chargers across Europe. TVH repairs over 100,000 printed circuit boards annually.
• Commodore Italia S.p.A.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1982Historical partnership where SPE became technical partner for Commodore 64 launch in 1982, providing power supply units. This collaboration enabled SPE to acquire global competencies in commerce and marketing, opening opportunities for North American market expansion.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Victron Energy: Dutch power solutions company with industrial and off-grid battery chargers plus inverters. Comparable in compact industrial charger offerings with strong technical credibility; partial overlap in off-board industrial charging segments.

Direct peers

• Delta-Q Technologies: Canadian manufacturer of industrial battery chargers for forklifts, floor care machines, and AGVs. Direct competitor with overlapping OEM customer base and similar product positioning in on-board and off-board chargers for material handling.
• Sterling Power Products: UK-based manufacturer of industrial and marine battery chargers. Direct competitor in European industrial charger market with comparable product range in on-board and off-board chargers for motive applications.
• CTEK: Swedish professional battery charger manufacturer serving industrial, professional, and automotive markets. Comparable in size and product positioning to S.P.E., with similar emphasis on multi-chemistry support and OEM customization.
• Benning Elektrotechnik und Elektronik: German manufacturer of industrial power electronics including battery chargers for forklifts, AGVs, and traction applications. Direct competitor in European industrial OEM market with overlapping product categories.
• Zivan S.r.l. Italian manufacturer of industrial battery chargers based in Italy, directly competing with S.P.E. across similar OEM segments (forklifts, GSE, cleaning) with comparable high-frequency charger technology and customization model.

Broad incumbents

• EnerSys: Global leader in industrial batteries and charging systems for forklifts and motive power. Much larger incumbent offering batteries plus chargers; S.P.E. competes for the charger portion of integrated OEM deals.
• Schneider Electric: Global industrial conglomerate with industrial charging solutions, power conversion, and energy management offerings. Indirect competitor where Schneider's industrial power products overlap with S.P.E.'s industrial battery charger portfolio at much larger scale.
• ABB E-mobility: ABB's e-mobility division provides EV charging hardware and industrial charging solutions at much larger scale, with broader portfolio spanning public DC fast chargers down to industrial segments where S.P.E. competes.
• Webasto Group: German automotive supplier with a growing EV charging solutions portfolio targeting OEM and commercial vehicle segments. Much larger incumbent with broader product range; overlaps with S.P.E. in industrial and commercial vehicle charging.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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