What SEPS does

SEPS, Inc. is a United States-based critical power services provider founded in 1981 by Stephen Kluchenek in Burr Ridge, Illinois. The company sells and services Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, battery systems, standby generators (Kohler and Generac), DC power plants, inverters, capacitors, and associated maintenance services for facilities requiring continuous power protection. SEPS carries new and pre-owned equipment from Eaton, Schneider Electric (APC), Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Emerson (Liebert), and General Electric, and employs factory-trained field engineers performing testing and inspection to IEEE standards. Beyond equipment resale, SEPS delivers a tiered recurring service offering structured as Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum maintenance plans with varying levels of preventive maintenance, 24/7 emergency response, parts and labor coverage, and guaranteed 2/4/8-hour response windows.

SEPS operates as a subsidiary brand under Unified Power, which was formed in January 2011 when Pfingsten Partners purchased On Computer Services (Terrell, TX) and was itself acquired by Incline Partners in 2019. SEPS was acquired by Unified Power in June 2018 and now functions as one operating unit within the largest critical power services platform in North America, collectively serving more than 6,000 customer sites across data centers, healthcare, telecommunications, financial, manufacturing, and government segments. The company markets a 15-35% cost advantage versus original equipment manufacturer (OEM) service pricing as its primary commercial lever.

The go-to-market is sales-led and field-based: customers engage via direct phone (multiple toll-free numbers), website quote and service-request forms, or an e-commerce product catalog. GTM motion combines inside sales for mid-market accounts and certified field engineers for enterprise on-site service, installation, and emergency response. Revenue is generated through a mix of hardware sales (new/pre-owned UPS, PDU, STS, generators), recurring maintenance subscriptions, professional services (battery replacement, capacitor service, infrared scanning, decommissioning, design-build), and short-term equipment rentals with rent-to-own options.

Name

SEPS

Legal name

SEPS, Inc.

Website

https://seps-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SEPS, Inc. is a US-based critical power services provider, founded 1981, selling and servicing UPS systems, batteries, generators, and DC power equipment for data centers, healthcare, telecom, and government facilities. It operates as a subsidiary of Unified Power (PE-backed by Incline Partners) under tiered recurring maintenance plans.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Critical Power Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

UPS Systems & Backup Power (Online/line-interactive UPS, industrial backup) (IMAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Replacement Parts, Maintenance & Service (UPS/Power Protection) (HDACAJAH), Backup Power & Critical Power Systems (Generators/UPS) (IMAIABAJ), Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) (HDACAJAA)

Keywords

• Critical power services
• UPS maintenance
• Battery replacement
• Standby generators
• Power protection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Willowbrook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. UPS Maintenance Service Agreements: Recurring revenue from preventive maintenance service contracts (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum tiers) covering UPS equipment with guaranteed response times and scheduled maintenance visits.
2. Battery Replacement Services: One-time and recurring battery replacement services including testing, installation, disposal, and recycling. Customers typically save 15% compared to OEM pricing.
3. UPS Equipment Sales: Sales of new and pre-owned UPS systems, PDUs, and STS equipment from manufacturers including Eaton, Schneider Electric, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Emerson, and GE. Rental options with rent-to-own available.
4. Capacitor Services: Professional capacitor replacement and maintenance services for UPS systems, with preventive maintenance plans offering approximately 25% savings compared to OEM maintenance.
5. Standby Generator Sales and Service: Natural gas and diesel standby generator sales and sizing services from brands including Kohler and Generac for commercial, industrial, and residential applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SEPS sells and services critical power infrastructure, primarily Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) equipment and battery systems from major manufacturers (Eaton, Schneider Electric, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Emerson, General Electric), combined with tiered preventive maintenance service plans (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum), 24/7 emergency response, battery replacement and recycling, standby generator sales and service, and ancillary services such as capacitor replacement, DC plant maintenance, infrared scanning, site acceptance testing, and UPS rentals.

Product overview

SEPS Inc. is a critical power services company celebrating 40 years of sales and service of UPS and battery systems. The company operates as part of Unified Power, providing a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core offering consists of UPS systems (new and pre-owned equipment from major brands including Eaton, Schneider Electric, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Emerson, and General Electric) combined with extensive maintenance services. Service offerings include multiple tiered maintenance plans (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum), 24/7 emergency services, battery services (maintenance, replacements, recycling), capacitor services, DC plant and inverter services, standby generators (Kohler and Generac), infrared scanning, site acceptance testing, UPS rentals, and specialized services including decommissioning, design-build, and battery spill containment. SEPS positions itself as an affordable alternative to original equipment manufacturers, claiming typical savings of 15-35% on maintenance agreements compared to OEM pricing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UPS Systems Sales of new and pre-owned Uninterruptible Power Supply units from Eaton, Schneider Electric, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Emerson, and General Electric for buyers needing to protect critical equipment from power outages, fluctuations, and blackouts.
• UPS Maintenance Service Plans Recurring preventive maintenance contracts offered in Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers covering UPS equipment from all major manufacturers, with guaranteed emergency response times, scheduled maintenance visits, and comprehensive web-based service reporting.
• Battery Services End-to-end battery maintenance, replacement, testing, and EPA-compliant recycling services for UPS and critical power systems, covering new battery installation through full or partial replacement of failing or deteriorating batteries.
• Standby Generators Sales, sizing, and servicing of natural gas and diesel standby generators (Kohler and Generac) for commercial, industrial, and residential facilities requiring backup power.
• 24/7 Emergency Services Around-the-clock emergency repair service for UPS and battery systems with guaranteed response times of 2, 4, 8 hours, or next-day, delivered by certified field engineers nationwide.
• UPS Rentals Rental and rent-to-own of UPS systems, PDUs, and STS equipment for periods ranging from one month to ongoing, with optional turnkey installation, startup, and commissioning services.
• Capacitor Services Replacement and preventive maintenance of UPS capacitors to ensure peak system performance, typically performed at the end of the rated 7-10 year capacitor service life.
• DC Plant and Inverter Services Maintenance, monitoring, and equipment installation for 48V/24V DC power systems and inverters used in telecommunications and data center environments, including rectifier monitoring, battery maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• UPS Battery Replacements Full and partial replacement of UPS batteries across all major manufacturers, including testing, installation, disposal per EPA standards, and recycling certificate documentation.
• Battery Recycling Services Industrial and commercial battery recycling at EPA-certified centers for UPS batteries, with chain-of-custody documentation and potential credit toward new equipment purchases.
• Battery Spill Containment Code-compliant battery acid spill containment systems using dike systems with leak-proof liners for flooded/wet-cell batteries in telecommunications, UPS, and healthcare applications.
• Infrared Scanning Services Non-intrusive preventive maintenance inspection using infrared cameras to detect loose connections, corrosion, faulty assemblies, and other potential failure points in power equipment and batteries.
• Site Acceptance Testing Load and site acceptance testing for new and refurbished UPS systems, generators, and batteries to verify proper installation and operation and establish baseline metrics for future maintenance.
• Decommissioning and Asset Removal Professional decommissioning and removal services for critical power equipment with single-point-of-contact project management.
• Design Build Services Design-build service assigning a single contractor to spearhead entire critical power project development, minimizing risk and reducing costs for customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35% cost savings on UPS maintenance agreements compared to OEM pricing
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Unified PowercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2018In 2018, SEPS was acquired by Unified Power, which provides uninterruptible power supply (UPS) equipment and service maintenance to companies across the country. Unified Power is the premier national service provider to more than 6000 customer sites and is fast becoming the largest critical power services company in North America.
• EatoncoreTechnology or IntegrationEaton certified partner offering sales and service of Eaton UPS equipment including 9130, 9135, 9155, 9355, 9390, 9395, 9PX, and 9E models.
• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationSchneider Electric Premier Partner offering sales and service of APC and Schneider Electric UPS products.
• ToshibacoreTechnology or IntegrationToshiba Power partner offering sales and service of Toshiba UPS products including G8000, G9000, and 4200FA series.
• MitsubishicoreTechnology or IntegrationMitsubishi UPS products sales and service including 2033, 9700, 9800, 9900 series.
• EmersoncoreTechnology or IntegrationSales and service of Emerson Liebert UPS products including Liebert 300, 600, 610, Nfinity, Npower, NXL, NX, and APM series.
• General ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationSales and service of GE SG Series UPS systems.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric (APC): Schneider Electric, through its APC brand, manufactures and services a wide range of UPS and critical power equipment globally with a direct service organization. SEPS is a Schneider Electric Premier Partner and competes against its captive service business for third-party maintenance contracts.
• ABB: ABB is a global electrical equipment and power systems OEM with UPS, switchgear, and power-quality products plus a global service organization. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing in industrial critical power where SEPS provides third-party service.
• Toshiba International (UPS): Toshiba manufactures and services three-phase UPS systems (G8000, G9000 series sold/serviced by SEPS) with its own direct service organization. Comparable as an OEM whose service arm is both a partner-channel and competitor to SEPS.
• Eaton: Eaton is a major UPS and power management OEM (9130, 9355, 9390, 9PX series sold/serviced by SEPS) and operates its own factory service organization. Comparable as an OEM whose service arm competes head-to-head with SEPS' third-party maintenance business.
• Vertiv: Vertiv (formerly Emerson Network Power/Liebert) is a global incumbent in critical power infrastructure, manufacturing UPS, power distribution, and thermal equipment and operating a large captive service organization. Comparable as an OEM with a deep services arm that competes with SEPS for service contracts.

Regional players

• Kohler (Power Systems): Kohler Power Systems manufactures and services commercial standby generators (sold and serviced by SEPS) and competes for industrial and commercial generator sales and service contracts in North America.
• Generac: Generac is a leading manufacturer of standby generators (a product line sold and serviced by SEPS) and competes with SEPS in the generator sizing, sales, and service segment. Comparable for the standby generator portion of SEPS' portfolio.
• Mitsubishi Electric (UPS): Mitsubishi Electric manufactures three-phase UPS systems (2033, 9700, 9800, 9900 series serviced by SEPS) and operates regional service organizations. Comparable as an OEM whose installed base SEPS services on a third-party basis.

Direct peers

• DC Group: DC Group is one of the largest independent third-party UPS and critical power service providers in North America, offering multi-vendor service contracts, battery replacement, and 24/7 emergency response. Directly comparable business model to SEPS' preventive maintenance and emergency services offering.
• Unified Power: Parent company and direct operating peer. Unified Power provides the same UPS sales, service, and battery maintenance offerings under a unified brand across 6,000+ customer sites, sharing field engineers, parts, and dispatch infrastructure with SEPS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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