Tadiran Electronic Industries

What Tadiran Electronic Industries does

Tadiran Electronic Industries (doing business as Tadiran Batteries) is a privately-held manufacturer of ultra-long-life industrial lithium batteries, founded approximately 50 years ago in Israel. The company pioneered lithium thionyl chloride (LiSOCl2) battery technology for remote wireless applications and now operates as the self-described world's #1 manufacturer in this niche, with a US sales headquarters in Lake Success, NY, an Israeli manufacturing and corporate entity in Kiryat Ekron, and a wholly-owned German subsidiary (Tadiran Batteries GmbH) serving Europe.

The company's core technology centers on bobbin-type LiSOCl2 primary cells achieving industry-leading 0.7% annual self-discharge (vs. 3% for competitors), 1420 Wh/l energy density, and up to 40-year operating life. Product portfolio spans the XOL Series (40-year low-pulse primary cells), iXtra Series (10-year moderate-pulse cells), PulsesPlus Series (LiSOCl2 paired with patented Hybrid Layer Capacitors for high-pulse wireless applications), TLH Series (-55°C to +125°C extended temperature cells), TLM Series (high-power lithium metal oxide with 20-year shelf life, including a MIL-STD 810G-compliant military grade), TLI Series (industrial-grade rechargeable Li-ion with 5,000 cycles and 20-year life for energy harvesting), and TRR Series (rapid response cells). All cells use glass-to-metal hermetic sealing rather than crimped elastomer gaskets for superior leak prevention.

Tadiran monetizes through hardware sales of standard cells, custom battery packs, and engineering design services via a dual channel of authorized global distributors (DigiKey, Mouser, Newark, Future Electronics, plus 30+ international partners) and direct OEM engagement. Customers span utility metering (Aclara), automotive (Actia eCall, Formula 1 TPMS, electronic toll tags), medical devices (Awarepoint RTLS), military/aerospace (AMSAFE airbags, BAE Systems/DARPA guided munitions, NOAA arctic research), IIoT infrastructure (Ayyeka, Resensys), and commercial products (KOHLER touchless faucets). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company holds ISO 9001:2000, UL, RoHS/WEEE/REACH, MIL-STD 810G, and UN 38.3/1642 certifications.

Name

Tadiran Electronic Industries

Legal name

Tadiran Batteries

Website

https://tadiranbat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Tadiran Electronic Industries (Tadiran Batteries) is a privately-held Israeli-founded manufacturer of ultra-long-life industrial lithium batteries, specializing in bobbin-type LiSOCl2 cells, lithium metal oxide cells, and hybrid layer capacitor packs serving utility metering, automotive, medical, military/aerospace, and IIoT customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lithium Batteries

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB), Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI), Automotive Batteries & 12V/Low-Voltage Energy Storage Manufacturing (IMACAJAJ)

Keywords

• Lithium thionyl chloride batteries
• Industrial lithium batteries
• Ultra-long-life batteries
• Battery pack manufacturing
• Primary lithium cells

Headquarters

HQ city

Success

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Primary Lithium Battery Sales (Standard Cells): Sale of standard cylindrical, wafer, and custom-configured bobbin-type LiSOCl2 primary lithium cells (XOL Series, iXtra Series, TLH Series, TLM Series). These are one-time purchase batteries with shelf/operating lives of 10-40 years, sold through distributors and direct OEM engagement.
2. PulsesPlus Battery Packs (Hybrid LiSOCl2 + HLC): Pre-configured and custom battery packs combining bobbin-type LiSOCl2 cells with patented Hybrid Layer Capacitors, engineered for applications requiring both low background current and high pulses for two-way wireless communications. Available in multiple form factors from 1/2 AA to multi-cell packs.
3. TLI Series Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Packs: Industrial-grade rechargeable Li-ion cells and packs (TLI-A, TLI-HC, TLI-SC, TLI-ES, TLI-HT series) offering up to 5,000 charge cycles and 20-25 year operating life. Designed for energy harvesting, smart meters, and mission-critical remote applications.
4. Custom Battery Pack Design & Manufacturing: Custom-designed battery pack solutions engineered to customer specifications, leveraging standard cell platforms (TLM Military, PulsesPlus, TLI) configured for specific application requirements including multi-cell arrays, custom terminations, and specialized form factors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Tadiran Electronic Industries manufactures ultra-long-life lithium batteries — including bobbin-type lithium thionyl chloride (LiSOCl2) primary cells, lithium metal oxide (TLM) cells, and industrial-grade rechargeable Li-ion (TLI) cells — alongside hybrid battery packs that combine LiSOCl2 cells with patented Hybrid Layer Capacitors (PulsesPlus). Products are engineered for decades of maintenance-free operation in extreme environments for utility metering, automotive, military/aerospace, medical, industrial IoT, and oceanographic applications.

Product overview

Tadiran Electronic Industries is a manufacturer of industrial grade lithium batteries, offering multiple product lines that serve remote wireless and extreme environment applications. The core portfolio includes: XOL Series (up to 40-year ultra-long-life LiSOCl2 batteries for low pulse applications), iXtra Series (10-year LiSOCl2 for moderate pulses), PulsesPlus Series (LiSOCl2 with hybrid layer capacitors for high pulse wireless communications), TLH Series (extended temperature LiSOCl2 from -55°C to +125°C), TLM Series (lithium metal oxide for high power applications with up to 20-year shelf life), TLM Military Grade (MIL-STD 810G compliant ruggedized cells), TLI Series (industrial grade rechargeable Li-ion for energy harvesting with up to 5,000 cycles), and TRR Series (rapid response batteries). The company also offers standard and custom battery packs. These products share common lithium chemistry foundations but are differentiated by operating life, temperature range, pulse capability, and rechargeability to address applications ranging from utility metering and automotive to military/aerospace and medical devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• XOL Series: Ultra-long-life lithium thionyl chloride batteries with up to 40-year operating life for low-power devices with low current pulses
• iXtra Series
• PulsesPlus Series
• TLH Series
• TLM Series
• TLI Series

Products and services

• XOL Series Ultra-long-life bobbin-type lithium thionyl chloride (LiSOCl2) batteries designed for low-power applications requiring up to 40-year battery life with low current pulses (several mA to tens of mA). Target users are OEMs building utility meters, sensors, and other remote wireless devices.
• iXtra Series Lithium thionyl chloride (LiSOCl2) batteries engineered for applications requiring continuous current demand from tenths to several milliamperes, providing up to 10-year operating life with moderate pulses. Targets OEMs needing moderate current draw.
• PulsesPlus Series Bobbin-type LiSOCl2 batteries combined with patented Hybrid Layer Capacitors (HLC) for wireless devices requiring low background current while delivering periodic high pulses for two-way communications, supporting up to 40-year operating life. Designed for telemetry, AMI, and remote wireless applications.
• TLH Series (Extended Temperature) High temperature lithium thionyl chloride batteries designed to operate from -55°C to +125°C, featuring 3.6V voltage and 730 Wh/Kg energy density for extreme temperature applications such as automotive, autoclave, and industrial monitoring.
• TLM Series High power lithium metal oxide batteries offering up to 20-year shelf life, delivering high pulses and continuous high rate power without passivation effects. Available in High Energy, High Power, Ultra High Power, and Military Grade versions for automotive safety, UAV, and guided munitions applications.
• TLM Military Grade Series Ruggedized high energy lithium metal oxide batteries for military and aerospace applications, complying with MIL-STD 810G specifications for vibration, shock, temperature shock, salt fog, altitude, acceleration (50,000 gn) and spinning (30,000 rpm). For defense and aerospace OEMs.
• TLI Series Industrial grade rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries designed for energy harvesting applications, offering up to 25-year operating life, 5,000 full charge/discharge cycles, and extreme temperature tolerance (-40°C to +85°C, up to +135°C for HT series). For industrial IoT, smart metering, and energy harvesting OEMs.
• TRR Series (Rapid Response) Rapid response bobbin-type LiSOCl2 batteries that virtually eliminate transient minimum voltage (TMV) and power delay issues when first subjected to load, extending operating life up to 15% in certain instances including extreme temperatures. For moderate to high pulse applications.
• TLM-1550SPM Ultra High Power Series Ultra-high power lithium cells delivering 20A pulse current and 950 mAh capacity in AA-size format for critical applications requiring high pulse power.
• Custom Battery Packs Custom designed battery pack solutions tailored to specific application requirements, manufactured with ISO 9001:2000 certified processes. Includes multi-cell arrays, custom terminations, and specialized form factors for OEM customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40-year battery operating life demonstrated in field deployments (Aclara AMR devices retained ~25% capacity after 28+ years)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Aclara (formerly Hexagram, Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAclara selected Tadiran as the battery supplier for hundreds of thousands of AMR devices deployed over 25 years ago. Tadiran TL-2100 AA-size LiSOCl2 batteries enabled 20+ year service life, with lab tests confirming nearly 25% residual capacity after 28+ years in the field. This partnership established Tadiran as the #1 supplier in the utility metering industry and serves as a primary customer reference for 40-year battery life claims.
• AMSAFEcoreTechnology or IntegrationAMSAFE aviation airbags are powered by Tadiran PulsesPlus batteries featuring compact size, high energy, excellent safety, and 20+ year service life. The PulsesPlus battery's instantaneous power delivery enables AMSAFE airbag deployment in under 50 milliseconds for enhanced passenger and crew safety during crash or severe airspeed loss events.
• NortekcoreTechnology or IntegrationNortek uses Tadiran PulsesPlus battery packs in Aquadopp acoustic wave current meters and profilers. The PulsesPlus battery pack provides extended operational life, an extended temperature range, and over three times the capacity of an alkaline battery pack of equal size. The partnership supports Nortek's oceanographic instrumentation deployed by organizations including the Canadian Wildlife Service.
• ActiacoreTechnology or IntegrationActia selected Tadiran TLM Series lithium metal oxide batteries to power the ACU-II (second generation Automotive Communications Unit) featuring eCall functionality. The device detects serious accidents and automatically contacts emergency responders with vehicle location, direction of travel, and passenger count. TLM batteries were chosen for their high power, low self-discharge, and extreme temperature tolerance for in-vehicle deployment.
• ResensyscoreTechnology or IntegrationResensys integrates Tadiran TL-5902 1/2 AA batteries into SenSpot structural integrity sensors that monitor stress, strain, tilt, vibration, and other parameters in bridges, tunnels, buildings, towers, and pipelines. Tadiran's <1% annual self-discharge rate provides a minimum 10-year guaranteed service life for critical infrastructure monitoring, with TLM Series batteries used for applications requiring extended service life and high-rate energy bursts.
• AyyekacoreTechnology or IntegrationAyyeka utilizes Tadiran bobbin-type LiSOCl2 batteries in AI-enabled smart sensors deployed for solid waste/wastewater management, public utilities, transportation, energy exploration/distribution, smart cities, and environmental monitoring. Tadiran's ultra-long-life batteries enable Ayyeka's two-way communications infrastructure for operational efficiency, predictive maintenance, and cyber security threat detection across hard infrastructure applications.
• KOHLERcoreTechnology or IntegrationKOHLER's first 30-year touchless commercial faucet is powered by Tadiran batteries, enabling long-term, maintenance-free operation without battery replacement for commercial restroom applications. This application demonstrates Tadiran's ability to deliver multi-decade power solutions for building infrastructure applications.
• BAE Systems (DARPA ODAM Project)coreTechnology or IntegrationBAE Systems developed a low-cost, laser-guided 60mm mortar round for DARPA's ODAM Project using Tadiran CR-2 size TLM Series batteries to power laser-guided optical seekers. COTS TLM cells outperform consumer batteries in extreme cold (-40°C) and offer 4X longer shelf life (20 years vs. 5 years) at significantly lower cost than reserve/thermal battery alternatives.
• AwarepointcoreTechnology or IntegrationAwarepoint's RFID real-time location systems (RTLS) for medical equipment tracking are powered by Tadiran high-temperature LiSOCl2 batteries capable of surviving repeated autoclave sterilization at 125°C without battery removal. This enables continuous equipment monitoring throughout the sterilization cycle, ensuring uninterrupted data streams for hospital asset management.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• EnerSys: EnerSys is a broad industrial battery incumbent (lead-acid, lithium, specialty cells) supplying motive power, reserve power, and aerospace/defense markets. Its lithium and reserve-power lines overlap with Tadiran's industrial and military-grade primary cell offerings.
• Energizer Holdings: Energizer is a broad consumer and specialty battery incumbent with lithium primary offerings for industrial and IoT applications, comparable to Tadiran at the category level but focused on higher-volume consumer channels.
• Duracell Inc. Duracell is a broad consumer battery incumbent under Berkshire Hathaway with some specialty/industrial lithium offerings. It is comparable as a wide-portfolio battery competitor but does not specialize in Tadiran's ultra-long-life industrial niche.

Direct peers

• Electrochem Solutions: Electrochem Solutions (a subsidiary of Greatbatch/Integer) produces primary lithium batteries including LiSOCl2 cells for medical, military, and industrial applications, directly competing with Tadiran in long-life primary cell categories.
• Saft (TotalEnergies): Saft is the closest direct competitor to Tadiran in industrial-grade primary lithium batteries (including LiSOCl2) for utility metering, defense, and remote wireless applications. Both serve the same long-life, harsh-environment niches with comparable chemistries and form factors.
• Ultralife Corporation: Ultralife manufactures lithium primary (including LiSOCl2 and Li-MnO2) and rechargeable batteries for military, medical, and industrial IoT markets, making it a direct peer in the same long-life industrial battery category as Tadiran.
• EaglePicher Technologies: EaglePicher manufactures specialty lithium primary and rechargeable batteries for defense, aerospace, space, and medical applications, overlapping directly with Tadiran's TLM Military Grade and LiSOCl2 product lines in mission-critical environments.
• Maxell Holdings: Maxell manufactures industrial lithium primary batteries (including LiSOCl2 and coin cells) for IoT, automotive, and metering applications, making it a direct peer in Tadiran's long-life primary cell categories especially in Japan/APAC.
• VARTA AG: VARTA produces lithium-ion and primary lithium cells for industrial, medical, and IoT applications from its European base, with significant overlap in the rechargeable and primary battery segments where Tadiran competes.

Emerging players

• EEMB Battery: EEMB is a Chinese emerging manufacturer of primary lithium batteries (LiSOCl2, Li-MnO2) and lithium-ion cells targeting IoT, metering, and industrial customers, offering lower-cost alternatives that increasingly overlap with Tadiran's core product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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