Clary Corporation

What Clary Corporation does

Clary Corporation is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of on-line double-conversion uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), founded in 1939 in Monrovia, California, and operating with 101–250 employees. Originally a precision aircraft-component supplier for the U.S. military, Clary pioneered the first all-solid-state on-line double-conversion UPS in the 1970s and has since evolved into a specialty power-electronics vendor serving three verticals: Traffic/Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Critical Applications (industrial/military), and Military. Its product families — SP, DT, CT, GT, and CMN — together with companion Outpost and Garrison battery packs, are engineered for extreme-temperature operation (-40°C to +74°C), NEMA-certified shock/vibration performance, and digital microprocessor-controlled power conditioning with power-factor correction, NTCIP/TCP-IP traffic-cabinet integration, and remote monitoring.

Clary's underlying technology is an all-digital, on-line double-conversion topology that continuously regenerates sine-wave output and isolates the load from utility anomalies. Differentiated features include selectable internal/external transformer isolation (CMN LX TapSelect), eight IP-addressable remote outlets (SP Captain), and a unique 1U dual AC/DC true on-line UPS (SP1250DLE-MC) plug-and-play with McCain ATC cabinets. Compliance portfolio spans UL 1778, cUL, FCC Class A, IEEE 587/ANSI C62.4, IEC 555, CE, and independent NEMA testing, plus GDPR and CCPA data-handling standards.

The revenue model combines direct enterprise/government sales of configured UPS hardware (quote-based custom pricing per VA/W rating, battery configuration, and certification), after-sales service and custom engineering contracts, and recurring battery/aftermarket accessory sales. Go-to-market is a dual channel: a consultative direct field-sales motion (anchored on a "Request a Solution Consultation" CTA) to DOTs, military buyers, and critical-infrastructure operators, supplemented by an authorized dealer/distributor network accessed via a gated Dealer Portal. Global reach is supported from the Monrovia headquarters with trademark coverage in the United States, Australia, and Europe. The single published customer outcome — a Colorado DOT freeway message board saving over $250,000 annually on the SP 1250U — illustrates the high-ASP, mission-critical nature of the deployments.

Name

Clary Corporation

Legal name

Clary Corporation

Website

https://www.clary.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Clary Corporation is a privately held Monrovia, California-based manufacturer of on-line double-conversion UPS systems serving Traffic/ITS, Critical Applications, and Military buyers with extreme-temperature, NEMA-certified power protection hardware.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)

NAICS

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

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) (HDACAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Double conversion UPS
• Uninterruptible power supplies
• Traffic power backup
• Military UPS systems
• Extreme temperature power conditioning

Headquarters

HQ city

Monrovia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. UPS hardware sales: Direct and channel sales of proprietary on-line double-conversion UPS units across SP, DT, CT, GT, and CMN product families for traffic, critical applications, and military markets. One-time hardware revenue per unit deployment, sized by VA/W rating and configuration.
2. Custom engineering & service contracts: Tailored/custom UPS system design, manufacturing and after-sales service supported by dedicated [email protected] and [email protected] channels; service faxes and phone lines indicate recurring service/maintenance relationships.
3. Accessories & battery packs: Companion battery packs (e.g., SP 48SB, SP 485B, Outpost, Garrison batteries) sold with UPS units and as field upgrades; supports aftermarket/expansion revenue per installed base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Clary Corporation designs, engineers, and manufactures on-line double-conversion Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and power conditioners for traffic/ITS, military, and critical-infrastructure applications. Its products operate across extreme temperatures (-40°C to +74°C) and are certified to NEMA, UL, FCC, IEEE, IEC, and CE standards for deployment in traffic cabinets, offshore rigs, refineries, shipboard systems, and similar demanding environments. The company also provides custom engineering and after-sales service for deployed units.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SP: SP Series Uninterruptible Power Systems designed for traffic, IT, and security applications.
• SP-PD
• CT
• DT
• ET
• GT
• Outpost
• Garrison

Products and services

• SP Series Uninterruptible Power Systems Clary's flagship family of on-line double-conversion Uninterruptible Power Systems engineered for IT, traffic, and security electronics. Delivers continuously conditioned, regenerated sine-wave output with operational temperature range of -40°C to +74°C and NEMA-compliant shock/vibration performance.
• SP560 UPS Compact 1U-rack 560 VA / 400 W on-line double-conversion UPS designed for IT, traffic and security cabinets; provides constant, conditioned, regenerated AC power and isolates the cabinet from utility power anomalies.
• SP1250LE Power Conditioner / UPS 1250 VA / 875 W power-factor-corrected universal power conditioner that operates as a power conditioner or, with the optional battery pack, as an on-line dual-conversion UPS for traffic, IT, and security cabinets.
• SP1250LX Traffic UPS Advanced 1250 VA / 875 W traffic UPS providing clean, regulated dual-conversion power for controllers and other sensitive equipment inside the traffic cabinet; certified to NEMA temperature, shock, and vibration standards over -40°C to +74°C.
• SP1250XLE UPS Full-featured 1U rack-mounted 1250 VA / 875 W on-line dual-conversion UPS for critical and valuable cabinet equipment, with NEMA or 332 cabinet-style configuration options.
• SP1250DLE-MC Dual AC/DC UPS 1U digital UPS purpose-built for ITS and traffic applications, including low-voltage ATC cabinets; the only double-conversion, true on-line UPS with both AC and DC inputs and outputs, plug-and-play with McCain cabinets, operating across -40°C to +74°C.
• SP1400LT UPS Space-saving 2U full-featured 1400 VA / 1000 W on-line UPS for traffic systems, NEMA-certified for temperature, shock, and vibration across -40°C to +74°C, with EIA-232 and USB/NTCIP/TCP-IP-ready communications.
• SP2000LX UPS 2U 2000 VA / 1400 W UPS with integrated Power Interface Module (PIM) and programmable display, ideal for large diamond intersections, with -40°C to +74°C operation and NEMA-certified shock and vibration performance.
• SP Captain IP-Addressable UPS UPS with 8 IP-addressable 15A 120V power outlets that delivers continuous on-line power conditioning for ITS infrastructure, supports remote outlet reboot, and signals the operations center on abnormalities to reduce field inspections.
• CT Series Military UPS On-line double-conversion UPS purpose-built for mission-critical applications such as offshore drilling rigs, refineries, and shipboard use; power-factor-corrected and capable of doubling as an electronic power conditioner/frequency converter, available in 3U rack-mount configurations from 1250–2400 VA.
• DT Series Digital UPS Digital on-line double-conversion, power-factor-corrected UPS engineered for extreme indoor or outdoor temperatures, delivering continuous conditioned power in harsh environmental conditions where competing UPS systems fail.
• DT Series ET Extreme-Temperature UPS Extreme-temperature variant of the DT Series digital on-line double-conversion UPS, rated for -40°C to +74°C operation with extended brownout protection, optional SNMP monitoring interface, and field-selectable airflow direction.
• CMN Series Military UPS Industrial-grade military UPS family for fixed and mobile applications, delivering digitally microprocessor-controlled on-line power with real-time Power Factor Correction (PFC) across temperatures from -40°C to +74°C, with RS232 and SNMP command-and-control communications.
• Outpost and Garrison Battery Packs Companion extended battery packs (e.g., SP 48SB, SP 485B, Outpost, Garrison) sold with Clary UPS units and as field upgrades to extend runtime for deployed systems.
• Custom Engineering & After-Sales Service Tailored custom UPS system design, manufacturing, and after-sales service supported by dedicated [email protected] and [email protected] channels, including recurring service and maintenance for deployed units.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saved Colorado Department of Transportation over $250,000 annually with zero failures since SP 1250U installation (vs. $5,500/incident weekly overnight repairs)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NovaPowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNovaPower.com is referenced from the Clary Military page as the destination for further information on ruggedized military UPS solutions. Indicates a related/affiliated entity or strategic commercial partner handling military-side power solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Global power-management incumbent selling UPS systems, power distribution, and surge protection across IT, industrial, and government markets. Directly competes with Clary in traffic-cabinet and rugged UPS segments but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Schneider Electric (APC): One of the largest UPS and critical-power vendors globally through its APC brand, serving data centers, IT, and industrial infrastructure. Overlaps with Clary in on-line double-conconversion UPS for IT and industrial buyers but at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Vertiv: Specialist in critical digital infrastructure power and cooling, with a strong UPS portfolio for data centers, telecom, and industrial applications. Competes with Clary in on-line double-conversion UPS for mission-critical environments.
• ABB: Global power and automation incumbent with a UPS portfolio serving industrial, utility, and transportation customers. Competes with Clary in rugged UPS for transit, rail, and industrial environments.
• Mitsubishi Electric (UPS Division): Sells three-phase and large single-phase on-line UPS systems for industrial, medical, and critical-infrastructure markets. Overlaps with Clary at higher power ratings and in regulated industrial deployments.
• Toshiba (UPS Division): Single- and three-phase on-line double-conversion UPS vendor serving data centers, healthcare, and industrial customers. Competes with Clary in the on-line UPS category at higher power ratings.

Direct peers

• Tripp Lite: Mid-market UPS and power-protection vendor selling on-line double-conversion units to IT, networking, and industrial buyers. Most directly comparable to Clary in product category and channel-led go-to-market, though with less extreme-environment specialization.
• CyberPower Systems: UPS and power-protection manufacturer competing with Clary in IT and small-form-factor double-conversion UPS for commercial buyers. Similar hardware category but skewed toward SMB/IT versus Clary's traffic and military specialization.
• SolaHD (Emerson): Specialist in industrial power protection including hardwired UPS, power conditioners, and transformers for harsh-environment deployments. Closely comparable to Clary's ruggedized, industrial-cabinet focus.
• AMETEK Solidstate Controls: Industrial UPS manufacturer serving power generation, utilities, and process industries with ruggedized on-line UPS systems. Most directly comparable to Clary's CMN/CT Series industrial and military-grade UPS positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clary-corp

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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