FCX Systems, Incorporated

What FCX Systems, Incorporated does

FCX Systems, Incorporated, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Morgantown, West Virginia, designs, manufactures, and sells solid-state frequency converters (SSFCs) that transform utility power (50/60 Hz) into the 400 Hz power required by aircraft. Its core technology is built around IGBT-based solid-state inverters with proprietary features including step wave modulation (for systems up to 2 MVA), laminated bus design eliminating transient voltage surges, adaptive wave optimization, and built-in driver-level transistor health monitoring. The company reports 91-94% efficiency at all loads versus 50-70% for legacy motor-generator sets, with voltage recovery within 50 milliseconds of 100% load changes and MTBF of 24,000 hours. The product portfolio spans 45 KVA point-of-use converters, 60-180 KVA horizontal/vertical converters, 312 KVA central power systems, 270 VDC power converters for the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II, 28 VDC supplies, diesel-powered 60-180 KVA GPUs, pre-conditioned air units (20-150 tons), shore power systems (200-4,000 KVA), and custom designs from 30 KVA to 2 MVA+. All equipment is designed, manufactured, and tested in-house at the ISO 9001:2015-certified facility.

The company operates a vertically integrated, direct-to-customer enterprise field sales model from its single Morgantown facility, where it designs, builds, tests, and supports all products in-house. Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) direct hardware sales of frequency converters, GPUs, DC power supplies, PCA units, and shore power systems; (2) custom-engineered power conversion systems for laboratory, industrial, and environmental applications; and (3) aftermarket parts and 24/7 worldwide service tied to a 25+ year installed base. Pricing is quote-based on multi-year contracts reflecting the customized nature of each system. Sales reach into 80+ countries across seven continents through a network of regional Executive Sales Associates, international distributors, and factory service engineers. The customer base spans four primary verticals — military/defense (U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, Royal Netherlands Air Force), commercial aviation (American, Delta, United, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport), shore power/maritime (shipyards, ports), and industrial — and includes strategic relationships with defense primes Boeing (Gold Composite Rating), Lockheed Martin (F-35 program supplier), Raytheon (Patriot Missile System), and Northrop Grumman.

FCX claims several industry firsts that anchor its commercial positioning: first manufacturer to supply point-of-use air for Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II JSF program, first to optimize a solid-state frequency converter for the Patriot Missile System, and first to supply the modern 270 VDC power supply for the F/A-22 Raptor (2000). External validation includes Boeing's Gold Composite Rating (highest supplier distinction), the U.S. Department of Commerce President's E-Star Award for Exports (2016), the President's E-Award (2000), and 300% growth in export sales between 2012 and 2015. Ownership rests primarily with co-founders Matthew Howell and Allen Wright, with minority ownership held by CEO Craig Walker since December 2014; the company is privately held with no institutional investor or parent company disclosed.

Name

FCX Systems, Incorporated

Legal name

FCX Systems, Incorporated

Website

https://fcxinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

FCX Systems, Inc., founded 1987 in Morgantown, West Virginia, manufactures solid-state 400 Hz frequency converters, 270 VDC ground power systems for F-22/F-35 aircraft, diesel GPUs, pre-conditioned air units, and shore power systems for military, commercial aviation, maritime, and industrial customers in 80+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Ground Support Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

High-Voltage & High-Power Conversion (HVDC supplies, traction/rail converters, large rectifiers) (IMAGADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

DC-DC Converters & Power Modules (Isolated/non-isolated, POL modules) (IMAGADAB), Electrical Engineering & Power Distribution (Generation, Switchboards, Cabling, Lighting) (IMAJAGAF)

Keywords

• Solid-state frequency converters
• Aviation ground support equipment
• 400 Hz power conversion
• Military ground power units
• Shore power systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Morgantown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: FCX Systems designs, manufactures, and sells solid-state frequency converters, diesel ground power units (GPU), DC power supplies, pre-conditioned air (PCA) units, and custom power conversion systems. Products range from small 45 KVA units to large 2+ MVA custom systems. Revenue is generated through direct equipment sales to military, commercial aviation, industrial, and shore power customers worldwide.
2. Aftermarket Parts and Service: FCX provides 24/7 worldwide support including replacement parts, consultation, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance services. The company maintains ready stock of critical spare parts for immediate delivery. Service contracts and spare parts supply generate recurring revenue from installed customer base.
3. Custom System Design and Manufacturing: Custom-designs and custom-manufactures power conversion systems meeting or exceeding end-user specifications for laboratory, industrial and environmental applications. Systems range from 30KVA to 2MVA+ with special requirements including frequency conversion range, output power, enclosure form factor, and EMI/EMC shielding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FCX Systems designs, manufactures, and services solid-state frequency converters (45 KVA to 4,000 KVA) that transform utility 50/60 Hz power into 400 Hz aircraft power, along with diesel ground power units (GPUs), 28 VDC and 270 VDC power supplies for military aircraft (including F-22 and F-35), pre-conditioned air (PCA) units, and custom power conversion systems. Products are built in-house at the ISO 9001:2015-certified Morgantown, West Virginia facility and sold worldwide to military, commercial aviation, shore power, and industrial customers through direct sales and a global distributor network.

Product overview

FCX Systems is the world's leading manufacturer of solid-state frequency converters, offering a comprehensive portfolio of power conversion products for military, commercial aviation, shore power, and industrial applications. The core product line consists of solid-state frequency converters that transform utility power (50/60 Hz) to 400 Hz aircraft power, available in multiple form factors: compact 45 KVA point-of-use units, horizontal and vertical 60-180 KVA converters, and large-scale central power systems (312 KVA). The company also produces diesel-powered ground power units (60-180 KVA) for mobile applications, DC power supplies in 28 VDC and 270 VDC configurations for legacy and modern military aircraft (F-35, F-22), pre-conditioned air units (20-150 tons) for aircraft climate control, shore power systems (200-4000 KVA) for vessel electrification at port, and custom power conversion solutions (30 KVA to 2 MVA+) for specialized applications. All products are designed, manufactured, and tested in-house under ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 45 KVA 400Hz Frequency Converter with 28VDC Option Compact solid-state 400Hz frequency converter rated at 45 KVA with an optional 28VDC output (200A rating) for point-of-use applications in hangars, flight lines, or maintenance environments.
• 60-180 KVA Horizontal Frequency Converter Low-profile solid-state 400Hz frequency converter in horizontal form factor rated 60-180 KVA, designed for installation under passenger boarding bridges, in maintenance hangars, or on flight lines.
• 60-180 KVA Vertical Frequency Converter Vertical solid-state 400Hz frequency converter rated 60-180 KVA with small footprint for installation inside aircraft hangars, electrical equipment rooms, or maintenance shops.
• 50 Hz and 60 Hz Frequency Converters Solid-state frequency converters that convert between 50 Hz and 60 Hz utility power for various industrial, avionics, and testing applications, rated from 5 kVA to 2000 kVA.
• Shore Power Frequency Converter Large-scale solid-state frequency conversion system (200-4000 KVA) that converts shore electrical power to shipboard requirements (50/60 Hz), enabling vessels to connect to port power instead of running diesel auxiliary engines.
• Central Power System Compact 312 KVA solid-state 400Hz frequency converter for direct genset replacement or compact settings, providing centralized aircraft ground power with high reliability and efficiency.
• Line Drop Compensators / Gate Box Device designed to cancel inductive voltage drop in 400Hz transmission lines, rated 15-180 KVA with up to 20% compensation capability to ensure proper voltage reaches aircraft at the service point.
• 60-180 KVA Diesel 400 Hz Ground Power Unit (GPU) Self-contained diesel-powered 400Hz ground power unit rated 60-180 KVA for aircraft ground support where utility power is unavailable, featuring a Cummins Tier III diesel engine and NEMA 3R equivalent enclosure.
• 28 VDC Power Supply (thru 600 FLA) Solid-state 28.5VDC power supply providing regulated DC power with adjustable current limiting for engine starting, available in 400A and 600A continuous ratings with surge capacities up to 2500A.
• 270 VDC Power Converter High-performance 270 VDC ground power system designed for modern fighter aircraft including F-35 Lightning II and F-22 Raptor, featuring fast dynamic response and precise voltage regulation meeting MIL-STD-704F.
• Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA) Unit Point-of-Use (DX) and Air Handler (Central Systems) pre-conditioned air units rated 20-150 tons, providing climate control to parked aircraft via variable frequency drive for energy efficiency.
• Custom Power Converters Custom-designed and manufactured power conversion systems ranging from 30 KVA to 2 MVA+ for laboratory, industrial, and environmental applications with specialized requirements including frequency conversion range, output power, enclosure form factor, and EMI/EMC shielding.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300% growth in export sales from 2012-2015
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered notable and core.

• The Haskell CompanynotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013General contractor for MV-22 Osprey Mega Hangar project at MCAS New River. FCX worked with Haskell from start to finish on the design-build project that took four years to construct the world's largest Marine Corps facility.
• Global Distributor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFCX maintains relationships with international distributors to reach customers in 75+ countries across all continents. The company has visited Singapore, Vietnam, Australia, Japan, and Israeli Ministry of Defense to expand distributor relationships.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global industrial power conversion leader producing frequency converters, drives, and power electronics for transportation, marine, and industrial markets; relevant peer for FCX's high-voltage conversion and shore power products.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Large-scale aerospace systems integrator producing power conditioning, conversion, and distribution equipment for commercial and military aircraft; broader portfolio but overlapping capabilities with FCX's converters.
• Eaton Aerospace: Diversified power management giant supplying aerospace power conversion, distribution, and 400 Hz systems as part of a broader industrial portfolio; competes with FCX on military and commercial aviation power solutions.
• Safran Power Units (formerly Safran Electronics & Defense): Through legacy subsidiary dollars and Hispano-Suiza, produces aerospace power conversion equipment including frequency converters for military and commercial aviation; broader portfolio but overlapping technical capabilities with FCX's 400 Hz and 270 VDC products.

Direct peers

• JBT AeroTech: Supplies airport ground support equipment including 400 Hz converters, GPUs, PCA, and aircraft catering trucks; competes head-to-head with FCX for commercial and military ground power contracts.
• TLD Group (ALVEST): Global supplier of aviation ground support equipment including 400 Hz GPUs, PCA units, and tow tractors; comparable international footprint and overlap with FCX's commercial aviation and military ground power business.
• Tronair: Manufactures aircraft ground support equipment including 400 Hz ground power units and tow bars for commercial, business, and military aviation; directly overlaps FCX's GPU and converter offerings.
• Powervamp: UK-based specialist in aviation ground power, GPU cables, and 400 Hz frequency converters; smaller direct peer focused on commercial aviation ramps and bridges similar to FCX.
• ITW GSE: Manufacturer of ground power units, 400 Hz frequency converters, and pre-conditioned air units for airports and hangars—the closest direct overlap with FCX's commercial aviation GPU and PCA product lines.
• AXA Power (Meggitt / Parker): Manufacturer of solid-state aviation ground power units and 400 Hz frequency converters sold globally into airline, airport, and military markets; the most comparable specialty player to FCX in ground power electronics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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