Powervamp

Name

Powervamp

Legal name

Powervamp Ltd

Website

https://powervamp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Ground Support Equipment

NAICS

Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611)

SIC

Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Transformers (Power, Distribution, Instrument, Specialty) (IMAGAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

AC-DC Power Supplies (Industrial PSUs, DIN-rail, enclosed/open-frame) (IMAGADAA)

Keywords

• Ground power units
• Frequency converters
• Battery jump starters
• Aviation ground support
• Automotive power solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Kempston

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ground Power Unit Sales: Direct sales of aviation ground power equipment including GPUs, frequency converters, battery carts, and aircraft start units to airports, airlines, and government/military customers.
2. Automotive Jump Starter Sales: Sales of professional 12V and 12/24V automotive jump start packs through channel partners to commercial vehicle operators, fleet managers, and breakdown services.
3. Equipment Lease & Rental: Short and long-term rental services for ground power equipment including 400Hz converters, DC power supplies, portable air-conditioning, fuel pumps, and transformers. Equipment hired by the week for short-term contracts.
4. Aftermarket Service & Support: Service department provides inspection, repair, commissioning, and maintenance services. Also repairs competitor units with faster turnaround and competitive pricing.
5. Spare Parts & Accessories: Sales of spare parts, cables, connectors, and consumables for the installed product base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Powervamp is a UK designer and manufacturer of advanced power solutions for the aviation and automotive industries. The company produces ground power units (GPUs), 400Hz frequency converters, DC battery ramp carts (Coolspool), hybrid diesel GPUs (JetGo/Coolspool Hybrid 300), transformer rectifier units, and professional battery jump start packs. It also provides equipment rental, bespoke product design, and aftermarket service support.

Product overview

Powervamp is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of specialist power equipment for aviation and automotive sectors. The product portfolio centers on Ground Power Units (GPUs) that provide 28V DC or 115V 400Hz AC power for aircraft on the ground, including AC 400Hz frequency converters (45/90 kVA), DC battery ramp carts (Coolspool series), hybrid diesel GPUs (JetGo/Coolspool Hybrid 300), DC combination units, DC aircraft start units, DC power supplies, transformer rectifier units (TRU), and Sidewinder cable carrier systems. The automotive division offers professional battery jump start packs (MR26, TB1224HDD, Nato 200) using EnerSys drycell batteries, and Odyssey batteries (PC680, PC950, PC1100) for racing applications. Additional products include Portapump portable fuelling systems, portable air-conditioning units, transformers, and emergency lighting inverters acquired through Effekta UK Ltd. The company also provides equipment lease and rental services for short- and long-term needs. Powervamp is the only UK designer and manufacturer of 400Hz frequency converters and operates the Greener Power environmental program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Coolspool: Award-winning range of 28V DC battery carts providing silent, environmentally-friendly ground power for aviation operations.
• JetGo
• Portapump
• Sidewinder
• PV Series
• TRU Series

Products and services

• Ground Power Units (GPU) Equipment that powers or starts aircraft while on the ground, providing either 28V DC or 115V 400Hz AC power. Range includes dedicated electric power supplies, battery power supplies, and combination units for airlines, airports, military, and helicopter operators.
• AC 400Hz Frequency Converters 45/90 kVA frequency converters providing 115V 400Hz AC power for aircraft ground power applications. Powervamp is the only UK designer and manufacturer of 400Hz frequency converters, serving airports worldwide.
• Coolspool Battery Ramp Carts Award-winning range of 28V DC battery carts providing cost-saving, environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional diesel GPUs with zero carbon footprint, silent operation, and maintenance-free TPVRLA batteries for aviation operators.
• Coolspool Hybrid 300 / JetGo 300 28V DC mini diesel hybrid GPU powered by Kubota 3-cylinder water-cooled D902-E4B diesel engine. Provides continuous ripple-free power for avionics and instant turbine starting power exceeding 2000 amps, designed for aircraft hangars, congested ramps, and gate areas.
• DC Combination Units 28V DC power supply and aircraft start unit combination providing continuous power for avionics/air-conditioning and starting DC turbine/turboprop aircraft. Designed for aviation operators needing both functions in a single integrated unit.
• DC Aircraft Start Units 12V/24V/28V DC aircraft start units relied upon globally for performance, quality, and ease of servicing. Used for starting aircraft including helicopters and fixed-wing platforms at airfields and remote locations.
• DC Power Supplies 14V/24V/28V portable power supplies providing outputs from 30A-300A, ideal for powering small helicopters up to large corporate jets during avionics programming and continuous ground operations.
• Transformer Rectifier Units (TRU-28) IP55 rated all-weather TRU delivering 28V DC at 600A continuous power with 2400A starting current. Available as 50/60Hz or 400Hz input with 12-pulse rectification for low harmonic distortion, designed for hangars and airport installations.
• Sidewinder Cable Carrier System Airport ground power cable carrier system engineered for power transfer from converter to aircraft at terminal gates. Developed in partnership with London Heathrow Airport for terminal operations.
• Battery Jump Start Packs Professional 12V and 12/24V automotive jump start packs engineered with EnerSys drycell batteries for multi-start capability across wide engine sizes from cars to commercial plant, for fleet operators and breakdown services.
• MR26 Jump Start Pack 12V professional jump start pack with 2400 peak amps, detachable 500A croc clip lead set, and internal 3-stage charger for multi-starting petrol engines and large diesel vehicles. Designed for fleet and workshop use.
• TB1224HDD Jump Start Pack Heavy duty 12V/24V DC jump start pack in steel case suitable for starting medium-sized 24V vehicles. Designed for demanding commercial fleet and breakdown recovery environments.
• Nato 200 Jump Start Pack Ultra heavy duty 12V/24V DC jump start pack built into steel case with 2450 peak amps, sealed lead acid AGM battery, and detachable 1000A croc clip lead set, designed for heavy commercial applications including military and plant equipment.
• Odyssey PC680 Battery 16Ah drycell battery with massive cranking power, used on Formula Renault cars. Features 15% more plate space than spiral wound, cleared for air transportation, with 2-year storage life.
• Odyssey PC950 Battery 32Ah drycell battery, long-standing choice for serious rally and race cars requiring professional cranking performance.
• Odyssey PC1100 Battery 43Ah drycell battery used extensively in rally and endurance race cars where greater amp/hour capacity is required for sustained high-performance starting.
• Portapump Portable Fuelling System 24/28V portable fuelling/de-fuelling system. Rugged stainless steel fuel pump for jet A1 or diesel fuels, delivering 100L/min while filtering to 5 microns with water separation to less than 2ppm for aviation and emergency response.
• Equipment Lease and Rental Service Short- and long-term lease and rental service for portable DC power, 28V or 400Hz GPUs (diesel or electric), portable air-conditioning, and transformers. Equipment available for hire by the week through the Powervamp Rental Division.
• Portable Air-Conditioning Units 3 tonne portable air-conditioning units suitable for airshow, workshop, marquees, and events. Available via the lease and rental service.
• 180kVA Step-Up Transformer 180kVA step-up transformer designed to power major plant, accepting wide input voltage tolerance to cope with fluctuations. Available via lease and rental service.
• Effekta EF5 Emergency Lighting Inverter Standby emergency lighting systems including the EF5 inverter for backup power to lighting systems in commercial buildings and critical infrastructure. Acquired through Effekta UK Ltd.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero carbon footprint and noiseless operation with Coolspool battery carts
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AERO SpecialtiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Appointed as worldwide aviation distributor for all DC products in 2019. Idaho-based company serving airports, airlines, and FBOs globally. Markets complete Powervamp portfolio including Coolspool battery carts, JetGo GPUs, PV45 400Hz converter, and TRU-28 transformer rectifier unit.
• Kubota UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Strategic partnership with Kubota UK for D902-E4B diesel engines powering Coolspool Hybrid 300. Kubota is world-renowned manufacturer of industrial diesel engines. Partnership strengthens Kubota's position in aviation ground power equipment market. Engine is US EPA Tier 4 compliant, enabling global marketing.
• Alliance Electronics / Alliance Transport TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2014Exclusive UK distributor for automotive jump start packs since September 2014. Specialist in commercial vehicle electrical systems based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Handles all UK sales, marketing, and technical support for Powervamp automotive products. Taking on new customers at rate of 100 per month.
• Effekta UK LtdcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2012Acquired in 2012, Bedford-based manufacturer of advanced solid-state 400Hz aircraft converters and standby emergency lighting systems. Effekta products including EF5 emergency lighting inverter now part of Powervamp portfolio. EF5 installed at Apple Covent Garden and 10 Downing Street.
• Mitchell Power SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKubota UK engines distributor supplying D902-E4B engines to Powervamp for Coolspool Hybrid 300 production.
• ALVEST GroupcoreOthersPowervamp is part of the ALVEST Group, a global aviation ground support equipment group.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• AERO Specialties: AERO Specialties is a US-based ground support equipment company that, since 2019, serves as Powervamp's worldwide aviation distributor. It also manufactures and refurbishes its own GSE products (tow bars, ground power equipment), making it both a channel partner and a partial competitor in the North American aviation GSE market.

Broad incumbents

• JBT Corporation (JBT AeroTech): JBT AeroTech is a major global supplier of aviation ground support equipment, including 400Hz ground power units, air conditioning units, and aircraft deicers. It competes head-to-head with Powervamp in 400Hz converters and GPU categories but operates at significantly larger scale with a full airport GSE portfolio.
• TLD Group: TLD is a leading global manufacturer of aviation ground support equipment, offering a comprehensive range that includes diesel and electric GPUs, 400Hz converters, and tow tractors. As a direct competitor to ALVEST-aligned entities, TLD is one of the largest incumbents Powervamp competes against in the GPU and converter market.
• ITW (Simmons Machine Tool Corporation): Simmons Machine Tool Corporation, an ITW company, is a well-established manufacturer of 400Hz ground power converters and aircraft maintenance platforms. It is one of the most direct competitors to Powervamp's 400Hz frequency converter line, particularly in North American and European airport tenders.
• Textron GSE (TUG/Safeaero): Textron's ground support equipment division manufactures aircraft tow tractors, ground power units, and other ramp equipment for global aviation customers. It competes with Powervamp in the broader GPU category and benefits from Textron's much larger balance sheet and global service network.

Direct peers

• Tronair: Tronair manufactures aviation ground support equipment including ground power units, aircraft jacks, and tow bars, serving commercial, military, and business aviation markets. Its GPU product line directly overlaps with Powervamp's ground power unit offering across similar customer segments.
• Velocity Airport Solutions: Velocity Airport Solutions specializes in electric aviation ground support equipment, including 400Hz ground power units and preconditioned air units. As a focused electric-GPU competitor, it directly challenges Powervamp's Coolspool battery cart and hybrid GPU positioning on green ramp power.
• Start Pac: Start Pac manufactures portable aviation battery power units and GPU systems used for aircraft starting and ground power. It competes most directly with Powervamp's DC aircraft start units and Coolspool battery products in the portable aviation power niche.
• Red Box Aviation: Red Box Aviation designs and manufactures aviation ground power equipment, particularly portable 28V DC power supplies and continuous power units. It is a close direct peer to Powervamp in the DC aircraft start unit and power supply product categories, serving similar FBOs, airlines, and military customers.

Others

• EnerSys: EnerSys is a global leader in industrial batteries, including the Odyssey and Hawker brands used in Powervamp's jump start packs and Coolspool carts. As a key component supplier and a manufacturer of its own aviation and motive power battery solutions, EnerSys is an adjacent enabling peer in the aviation power ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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