Generex Systems

What Generex Systems does

Generex Systems (legal entity: GENEREX SYSTEMS Computervertriebsgesellschaft mbH) is a privately held, 100% family-owned provider of critical power management solutions for UPS and battery systems, founded in 1994 by Frank and Peter Blettenberger in Hamburg, Germany. The company designs and manufactures three core product families — CS141 network cards (currently 4th generation HW161) for UPS connectivity, the BACS (Battery Analysis & Care System) battery management platform built around patented voltage-balancing/equalizing technology, and the EU-patented SMARTBATTERY/SMARTLOGGER intelligent battery line with NFC-based battery passports — together with software (UPSMAN, RCCMD, UNMS), facility-management sensors, and accessories. With more than 3.4 million BACS systems installed globally and manufacturing concentrated in the EU and USA, Generex holds certifications including INTERTEK UL 2900-1 cybersecurity and ATEX Zone 1, and complies with EU NIS 2, CRA, DORA, and BattG 2024 regulations.

The company operates an exclusive B2B/OEM go-to-market model: nearly 100 UPS and battery manufacturers (including Vertiv, Riello, Legrand, Huawei, Schneider Electric, ABB, Eaton/Powerware, EnerSys, AEG, and others) embed Generex technology under their own brand names, while over 300 authorized service companies sell and install products under the GENEREX brand. Generex does not sell directly to end customers; end-user relationships (spanning data centers, financial services, aviation, military, nuclear, and industrial sectors — with named end users including Google, Microsoft, Meta, American banks, and airports) flow through OEM and service-partner channels. Headquartered in Hamburg with a relocated US headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina (since 2024), and further subsidiaries in Australia and representative coverage in Taiwan and Brazil, the company employs 11–50 people and is funded entirely through owner equity with no disclosed external funding rounds.

Name

Generex Systems

Legal name

GENEREX SYSTEMS Computervertriebsgesellschaft mbH

Website

https://generex.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Generex Systems is a family-owned German manufacturer of UPS network cards, BACS battery management systems, and the patented SMARTBATTERY/SMARTLOGGER battery-passport platform, sold exclusively through nearly 100 OEM partners and 300+ service companies to data centers, financial, aviation, and critical-infrastructure end users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Battery Management Systems

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Pack Electronics Manufacturing (EUAFABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Quality, Metering & Monitoring (HDACAJAG), Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Battery management systems
• UPS monitoring solutions
• Critical power management
• OEM network cards
• UPS shutdown software

Headquarters

HQ city

Cornelius

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products (BACS, CS141): Sale of proprietary battery management and UPS connectivity hardware products through OEM and distribution partners. Products are manufactured exclusively in Europe and the USA.
2. Software Licenses (UPSMAN, RCCMD, UNMS): Software products for UPS shutdown and monitoring. UPSMAN, RCCMD, and UNMS have captured significant market share in the EU and communicate with almost all UPS products from 1992 to 2024 used in Europe.
3. SMARTBATTERY / SMARTLOGGER: Intelligent battery products with embedded NFC chip solutions for battery data management and EU BattG 2024 compliance.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Generex Systems manufactures and sells critical power management solutions — principally the BACS battery management system with proprietary balancing/equalizing technology, the CS141 UPS network connectivity card, and the UPSMAN/RCCMD/UNMS shutdown and monitoring software, complemented by the patented SMARTBATTERY/SMARTLOGGER intelligent battery product. Products are sold exclusively through approximately 100 OEM partners and over 300 authorized service companies worldwide, never directly to end customers. All hardware is manufactured in Europe and the USA.

Product overview

GENEREX SYSTEMS is a B2B/OEM company specializing in Critical Power Management Solutions. The product portfolio centers on three core product lines: (1) UPS Management including the CS141 network card (now in 4th generation HW161) and software solutions (UPSMAN, RCCMD, UNMS); (2) Battery Management anchored by BACS (Battery Analysis & Care System), a comprehensive battery management system with balancing/equalizing technology supporting multiple battery chemistries, with over 3.4 million systems installed; and (3) SMARTBATTERY/SMARTLOGGER ecosystem featuring patented intelligent battery technology with NFC connectivity meeting EU Battery Regulation 2024 requirements. The company also offers facility management products, accessories (WLAN adapters, sensors, cables), and industrial integration solutions (PROFINET adapter). Products are manufactured in Europe and USA, sold exclusively through B2B and OEM partnerships to nearly 100 UPS/battery manufacturers and 300+ service companies worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BACS (Battery Analysis & Care System): Battery management system with balancing/equalizing technology for UPS and battery monitoring
• CS141
• SMARTBATTERY / SMARTLOGGER
• UPSMAN
• RCCMD
• UNMS
• iBACS

Products and services

• BACS (Battery Analysis & Care System) Comprehensive battery management system that monitors, measures and controls battery systems through patented voltage balancing/equalizing technology. Supports lead-acid, NiCd, lithium ferrophosphate (LiFePo4), and lithium titanium oxide (LTO) cells. Deployed at data centers, banks, airports, nuclear and military facilities, with more than 3.4 million systems installed worldwide.
• CS141 Network Card (HW161, 4th Generation) Network card for UPS connectivity, monitoring and remote management forming the backbone of the European UPS industry. Supports SNMP, pipe-through and multiple network configurations, with INTERTEK UL 2900-1 cybersecurity certification.
• UPSMAN Software UPS shutdown and monitoring software supporting serial, USB and RFC1628 connectivity to UPS systems. Marketed as communicating with almost all UPS products from 1992 to 2024 used in Europe.
• RCCMD Shutdown Software Cross-platform shutdown software for UPS systems, marketed as the most successful shutdown software in Europe, enabling controlled server shutdown during power outages and integrating with GENEREX CS141 network cards.
• UNMS (UPS Network Management Software) UPS network management software for monitoring and managing UPS systems across networks, integrating with CS141 devices for comprehensive power-protection management.
• SMARTBATTERY / iBACS 12V AGM/VRLA intelligent battery with built-in NFC chip storing all battery data from cradle to grave, implementing the first 'battery passport' solution on the market compliant with EU BattG 2024. Designed for emergency, telecom and UPS applications.
• USB2NANO WLAN Adapter Wireless network adapter for CS141, BACS Webmanager and Sitemanager devices, enabling redundant Wi-Fi secondary network connections, simplified maintenance, increased security and secure isolation of untrusted SNMP cards. Supports Pipe-Through, SNMP and Wi-Fi connectivity.
• BACS Generation 5 Current Sensors (CSHxxxx series) Hall-effect current sensors for BACS systems measuring DC and AC ripple in battery installations, available in 50A, 200A and 400A ratings, replacing the previous CSxxx series.
• Facility Management Controllers Monitoring and control units for facility infrastructure that connect all kinds of sensors and actuators, enabling comprehensive environmental monitoring and automation in critical facilities.
• PROFINET Adapter for CS141 & BACS Industrial network adapter enabling PROFINET connectivity for CS141 and BACS products, integrating GENEREX UPS and battery management devices with PROFINET-based industrial automation networks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.4+ million BACS systems installed globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VERTIVcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMajor UPS manufacturer selling GENEREX products under the VERTIV brand. VERTIV is one of the largest UPS manufacturers globally.
• RiellocoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerUPS manufacturer selling GENEREX products under the Riello brand. Listed as OEM partner (OEM 7 and OEM 53).
• LegrandcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGlobal electrical and digital building infrastructure specialist selling GENEREX UPS connectivity products under the Legrand brand.
• HuaweicoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGlobal technology company and UPS manufacturer selling GENEREX software solutions under the Huawei brand.
• Schneider ElectriccoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGlobal specialist in energy management and automation selling GENEREX products under the Schneider Electric brand.
• ABBcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGlobal technology company selling GENEREX products under the ABB brand for UPS and battery management.
• Eaton/PowerwarecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPower management company selling GENEREX products under the Eaton/Powerware brand.
• BenningcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGerman UPS and power supply manufacturer selling GENEREX products.
• Borri S.p.AcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerItalian UPS manufacturer selling GENEREX products under the Borri brand.
• EnerSyscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGlobal provider of stored energy solutions selling GENEREX products.
• HoppeckecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGerman battery manufacturer selling GENEREX battery management products.
• Phoenix ContactcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGlobal specialist in electrical engineering and automation selling GENEREX products.
• AEGcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLegacy power brand selling GENEREX products under the AEG brand.
• ONLINE USV-Systeme AGcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFirst GENEREX customer from 1994. One of the largest UPS dealers in Germany. Still a customer after 30 years.
• PILLER POWER SYSTEMScoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerUPS manufacturer selling GENEREX products under the PILLER brand.
• Diebold NixdorfcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFinancial and retail technology company selling GENEREX software solutions.
• Rehlko (Kohler Power)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPower generation company selling GENEREX products under the Rehlko brand.
• EFFEKTAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial UPS provider from Germany that collaborated with GENEREX on developing the equalizing technology solution for battery impedance measurement. This partnership was instrumental in solving the accuracy problem in battery health measurement.
• centielcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSwiss UPS manufacturer selling GENEREX products.
• Delta ElectronicscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGlobal power and thermal management solutions provider selling GENEREX products.
• SalicrucoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSpanish UPS manufacturer selling GENEREX products.
• GutorcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIndustrial UPS manufacturer selling GENEREX products.
• Exponential PowercoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPower solutions provider selling GENEREX products.
• KesscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAustrian UPS manufacturer selling GENEREX products (OEM 13 and OEM 90).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/genesysm2m

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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