Industrial Battery & Charger Services

What Industrial Battery & Charger Services does

Industrial Battery and Charger Services Ltd (IBCS) is a UK-based specialist distributor of industrial motive power batteries and charging systems, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, with secondary cell-storage facilities in Manchester and Cardiff. The company operates as a subsidiary of EnerSys, the global stored-energy solutions group, and is led by Managing Director Paul Hewson alongside a regional sales team covering Yorkshire, the North West, the Midlands, the South West, South and East England, and Scotland.

IBCS sells, hires, and services batteries, chargers, and ancillary equipment for the materials handling industry. Its battery portfolio spans flooded lead acid, Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) under the NexSys range, Lithium-ion, and Hawker Evolution GEL technologies, all sourced from EnerSys brands (Hawker, Sunlight, Powerbloc). The charger offering is anchored by Fronius Selectiva systems with Active Inverter Technology and the Ri charging process, supplemented by S.P.E. Green Series and IMPAQ high-frequency chargers. Complementary accessories include BFS and Aquajet centralized filling systems, Wi-iQ battery monitoring devices, and battery fleet management platforms (BSI40, Life network iQ). The company also stocks Trojan deep-cycle and gel monoblocs and provides battery strip-and-refit, compliant disposal under the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009, and hire services with rent-to-buy options.

Commercially, IBCS runs a sales-led, quote-based go-to-market model delivered through its website, phone sales, and a nationwide team of regional sales managers and service engineers offering same- or next-day on-site response. Operational scale signals include 3,000 battery cells in stock with access to 25,000 additional cells, 48-hour delivery on complete forklift batteries, and a 90% first-visit fault resolution rate. Customers span logistics, distribution, warehousing, and industrial operators across the UK with no public revenue or customer concentration disclosed.

Name

Industrial Battery & Charger Services

Legal name

Industrial Battery and Charger Services Ltd

Website

https://forklift-batteries.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

UK-based specialist distributor of industrial forklift batteries, chargers, and related service and hire solutions for the materials handling industry. Operating since 1984 as a subsidiary of EnerSys, serving logistics and warehouse operators across the United Kingdom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Batteries and Chargers

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Material Handling & Warehouse Charging (forklift/AGV chargers, battery swapping) (IMAGAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB), Energy Storage Software & Controls (EMS, monitoring, optimization, cybersecurity) (IMAGAHAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial battery distribution
• Forklift battery services
• Motive power batteries
• Battery charger systems
• Materials handling equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotherham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Battery Sales: Sale of forklift batteries, traction batteries, and related products including OEM solutions from world-leading manufacturers such as EnerSys, Hawker, and Sunlight brands.
2. Battery Charger Sales: Sale of forklift battery chargers including Fronius Selectiva, S.P.E., and IMPAQ brands with various power classes and configurations.
3. Battery and Charger Hire: Short and long-term hire of forklift truck batteries and chargers with flexible terms. Includes rent-to-buy option where ownership transfers after hire period. Covers cells, batteries, chargers, battery handling equipment, and watering systems.
4. Maintenance and Service: Battery and charger maintenance services including same or next day response, on-site repairs, topping up contracts, route maintenance, and charger installation by qualified engineers.
5. Battery Strip & Refit: Battery refurbishment service where cells are removed, tanks cleaned and painted, cells refitted, and acid levels checked to ensure optimum battery condition.
6. Battery Disposal: Compliant disposal of waste industrial batteries under Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009, working with Environment Agency for safe and environmentally sound methods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Industrial Battery and Charger Services (IBCS) is a UK-based specialist distributor and service provider that supplies, hires, and services industrial forklift batteries and chargers for the materials handling industry. The company sells products from world-leading manufacturers including EnerSys (Hawker, Sunlight, Powerbloc brands), Fronius, S.P.E. Elettronica Industriale, Trojan Battery Company, and Philadelphia Scientific, covering flooded lead acid, Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL), Lithium-ion, and Gel technologies. IBCS also provides battery management accessories, fleet monitoring systems, and complementary services including battery hire, on-site maintenance, strip & refit refurbishment, and regulatory-compliant disposal.

Product overview

IBCS is an independent specialist battery and charger distributor offering an integrated portfolio of industrial motive power products and services. Their core product lines include traction and forklift batteries from EnerSys (Hawker, Sunlight brands) covering flooded lead acid, TPPL, and Lithium-ion technologies, complemented by battery chargers from Fronius Selectiva and S.P.E. Green Series. The battery portfolio spans multiple technology tiers: standard traction batteries, the Evolution GEL maintenance-free range, NexSys fast-charge TPPL batteries, and Water Less reduced-maintenance batteries. Their charger range includes Fronius Selectiva (1kW-30kW with Active Inverter Technology), S.P.E. Green Series, and IMPAQ high-frequency chargers. IBCS also offers comprehensive battery management accessories (filling systems, monitoring devices, level indicators), supported by services including hire, maintenance, strip & refit, and compliant disposal. The company operates as an authorized EnerSys company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Forklift Batteries Industrial forklift batteries including flooded lead acid, Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL), and Lithium-ion technologies from EnerSys for pallet trucks, counterbalanced trucks, aerial working platforms, automated guided vehicles, cleaning machines, locotractors, and road vehicles.
• Traction Batteries Traction batteries for electric industrial vehicles from flooded lead acid designs to advanced Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) and Lithium-ion technologies for industrial applications.
• Evolution GEL Battery Range Hawker Evolution maintenance-free valve regulated gas recombination battery with gelled electrolyte, accepting up to 80% DOD/C5. Suitable for forklift trucks, cleaning machines, and electric vehicles in emission-regulated areas.
• NexSys Battery Range High-performance motive power batteries based on Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology with Standard and Fast charging configurations, plus opportunity charging and zero battery change capabilities. Suitable for lift trucks, order pickers, pallet trucks, AGV/LGVs, and cleaning machines.
• Water Less Battery Range Hawker Water Less traction batteries with extended topping up intervals of 4, 8, or 13 weeks depending on charging technology. Uses PzS technology with die cast tubular positive plates and integrated low electrolyte level indicator.
• Fronius Selectiva Chargers Intelligent battery charging systems with Active Inverter Technology that automatically recognises battery age and charge level. Available in 1kW to 30kW configurations for 12V to 120V batteries with four power classes and housing versions.
• S.P.E. Green Series Chargers Battery chargers from S.P.E. Elettronica Industriale including Green Series 2/4 (single phase up to 4.5kW) and Green Series 6/8 (three phase up to 10.5kW) with programmable charging profiles.
• IMPAQ Chargers Light and compact high frequency chargers for material handling equipment with standard flooded lead acid and proprietary NexSys charge profiles.
• Monoblocs (Powerbloc/Powerbloc Dry) Bloc batteries from EnerSys and Trojan for small traction applications including cleaning machines, pallet trucks, aerial platforms, AGVs, wheelchairs, and golf carts. Available in flooded and VRLA dry configurations.
• Battery Filling Systems and Accessories Battery maintenance equipment including BFS and Aquajet centralized filling systems, watering guns, deionizer units, level indicators, battery management systems, and connectors.
• Battery Management Solutions Monitoring and management products including Wi-iQ battery monitoring devices, Smart Blinky level indicators, Blinky indicators, and battery fleet management systems (BSI40, Life network iQ).
• Battery Hire Short and long term hire of forklift truck batteries and chargers with flexible terms, nationwide coverage, and rent-to-buy options. Includes roller beds, battery tuggers, and lifting beams.
• Battery Maintenance Nationwide service by trained battery and charger engineers with same or next day response. Includes repair, maintenance, topping up contracts, charger installation, and operator training.
• Battery Strip & Refit Battery refurbishment service removing cells, cleaning and painting battery tanks, refitting cells, and adjusting acid levels to restore optimal operation.
• Battery Disposal Compliant waste battery disposal under Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009. Licensed carrier services for safe and environmentally sound treatment and recycling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fronius Selectiva with AIT increases battery service life by up to 25%
• +5 more outcomes

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 and secondary.

• EnerSyscoreTechnology or IntegrationEnerSys is the parent company of IBCS (An Enersys Company). They manufacture and distribute reserve power and motive power batteries globally. IBCS sells EnerSys brands including Hawker, Sunlight, and Powerbloc products including Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) and Lithium-ion technologies.
• FroniuscoreTechnology or IntegrationFronius Selectiva charging systems are highly intelligent battery chargers that automatically recognise battery age and charge level to provide precise charging. Technology includes Active Inverter Technology (AIT) and Ri charging process that extends battery life and increases efficiency to 96%.
• S.P.E. Elettronica IndustrialesecondaryTechnology or IntegrationItalian family-owned company founded in 1972, manufacturing on-board and stand alone battery chargers. Products include CBHF Series Hi Frequency Chargers, Green Series chargers, and Smart-App battery monitoring devices.
• Trojan Battery CompanysecondaryTechnology or IntegrationIBCS stocks Deep Cycle and Gel Monoblocs from Trojan Battery Company, known globally for reliable power in golf, renewable energy, floor machine, aerial work platform, marine and recreational vehicle applications.
• Philadelphia ScientificTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of battery maintenance equipment including watering guns, deionizers, and battery management systems. Products include GUN-X watering gun, HydroFill carts, and level indicators (Blinky, Smart Blinky).
• BFS (Battery Filling Systems)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationBFS is a centralized float-based filling system that automatically tops each cell to the correct level. Universal system compatible with many battery manufacturers.
• AquajetsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSingle point filling system that fills each cell to required level in under 15 seconds. 20x stronger valve shutoff compared to float valves for fast, precise battery watering.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hoppecke: German manufacturer of industrial traction batteries and charging systems with a UK presence. Direct peer offering forklift batteries, chargers, and energy services comparable to IBCS's full portfolio.
• Midac Batteries: European manufacturer of traction and stationary batteries, including forklift motive power products. Direct peer in industrial battery manufacturing with overlapping UK distribution.
• TAB Batteries: European traction battery maker serving forklift and motive power markets. Comparable industrial product portfolio with overlapping UK and European distribution.
• Steatite Batteries: UK-based specialist distributor and integrator of industrial batteries and portable power solutions. Comparable UK market focus on motive power and industrial battery distribution.
• Crown Battery: US-based manufacturer of industrial lead-acid batteries including forklift traction lines. Comparable product portfolio of motive power batteries and chargers, though geographically focused on North America.

Broad incumbents

• Exide Technologies: Global incumbent in stored electrical energy with substantial industrial battery operations including forklift and traction lines. Larger incumbent covering broader geographies and chemistries than IBCS.
• EnerSys: Global parent company of IBCS and a leading industrial battery OEM with brands including Hawker, NexSys, and Ironclad. Overlaps as the upstream manufacturer and incumbent competitor in the broader motive power market.
• GS Yuasa: Global battery manufacturer with industrial and motive power lines distributed in the UK. Broad incumbent offering overlapping forklift battery and charger categories.
• Fronius: Austrian manufacturer of Selectiva battery chargers for forklift and traction applications, currently a technology partner to IBCS. Comparable charger product line serving the same industrial end markets.
• East Penn Manufacturing: Large privately held US industrial battery maker with motive power product lines. Broad incumbent in industrial battery manufacturing with comparable traction and charger-adjacent offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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