DC Power Solutions

What DC Power Solutions does

DC Power Solutions (DCPS) is a privately held industrial battery distributor and service provider founded in 2003 by Darrin Rolfe after splitting off from C&D Technologies. The company sells, rents, and services lead acid batteries and chargers primarily for warehouses, material handling operations, mining sites, and energy storage applications across the Western United States. Core product offerings include large industrial forklift batteries (averaging roughly 1,886 lbs), heavy-duty mining batteries for surface and underground operations, industrial battery chargers (ferro resonant, SCR, hybrid, and high frequency types up to 80 volts), and the Raptor 6-volt and 8-volt deep cycle battery line for recreational and outdoor use. The firm is an authorized distributor for Enersys and Crown Battery, two leading industrial battery manufacturers, and operates an EPA certified battery disposal and recycling facility.

The company operates from a headquarters in West Valley City, Utah, with a branch office in Nampa, Idaho, and provides onsite field service across Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming. Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time hardware sales (batteries and chargers), professional services (battery testing, cell replacement, refurbishment, recycling), and recurring streams including the Positive Power preventative maintenance program and a short- and long-term battery and charger rental fleet with delivery and 24x7 emergency support. Ancillary offerings include battery room HVAC design, solar energy storage solutions, battery spill kits, and an MSDS library supporting OSHA and ISO 9000 compliance for clients.

The go-to-market model is enterprise field sales with phone-based inside sales and mobile technician dispatch, targeting industrial customers in warehousing, mining, retail distribution, and adjacent verticals. Differentiators include EPA certified recycling, mobile battery washing, advanced battery fleet reporting, and over 100 years of combined technician experience. Notable customers include RC Willey Home Furnishings (a 10+ year relationship covering 80+ pieces of equipment), Walt Disney Co. (Avalanche Software), and Joe Granato Inc., illustrating a customer base that spans enterprise, mid-market, and SMB segments.

Name

DC Power Solutions

Legal name

DC Power Solutions

Website

https://dcpower.cc

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DC Power Solutions is a privately held industrial lead acid battery distributor and service provider serving warehouses, mining operations, and energy storage customers across the Western United States with sales, rentals, maintenance, and EPA certified recycling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Batteries and Chargers

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591)

SIC

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

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), Collection, Logistics & Reverse Supply Chain (Transport, Sorting, Tracking) (EUAFACAA), Battery Recycling, Second-Life & End-of-Life Handling Services (TLAKAMAD)

Keywords

• Industrial battery distribution
• Forklift battery services
• Mining battery supply
• Battery recycling services
• Preventative battery maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

West Valley City

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Battery Sales: Sales of new lead acid batteries including forklift batteries, mining batteries, Raptor 6 & 8 volt batteries for RVs and golf carts, and industrial battery selectors from Enersys and Crown Battery manufacturers.
2. Battery Service & Repair: Technical services including battery testing, cell replacement, refurbishment, drilling out bad cells, and repairs performed onsite or at the shop.
3. Industrial Battery Chargers: Sales of industrial battery chargers including ferro resonant, SCR, hybrid, and high frequency chargers ranging up to 80-volts.
4. Battery & Charger Rentals: Short and long-term rental fleet of forklift batteries and chargers available for delivery or pickup during equipment repair or shipping periods.
5. Battery Recycling & Disposal: EPA certified battery disposal and recycling services with pickup available for large industrial batteries.
6. Preventative Maintenance Programs: Recurring maintenance contracts under the Positive Power program covering scheduled inspections, watering, calibrations, and washings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DC Power Solutions sells, rents, and services industrial lead acid batteries (forklift, mining, and Raptor RV/golf cart deep cycle batteries) and industrial battery chargers, primarily distributed for Enersys and Crown Battery. The company provides full lifecycle support including onsite and in-shop testing, cell replacement, refurbishment, the Positive Power preventative maintenance program, battery rentals, mobile washing, battery room and HVAC design, and EPA certified battery recycling from its West Valley City, UT headquarters and Nampa, ID branch.

Product overview

DC Power Solutions operates as a battery service company offering a portfolio of industrial lead acid battery products and related services. The core product offerings include forklift batteries and mining batteries (large industrial motive power batteries), industrial battery chargers (ferro resonant, SCR, hybrid, and high frequency types up to 80-volts), and the Raptor battery series (6-volt and 8-volt deep cycle batteries for RVs, golf carts, and marine use). These are complemented by service offerings including battery rentals, the Positive Power Preventative Maintenance program, battery refurbishing and recycling (EPA certified), battery spill kits, solar energy storage solutions, and battery room/HVAC design consulting. The company sells and services products from Enersys and Crown Battery as a distributor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Forklift Batteries & Industrial Batteries Large industrial lead acid motive power batteries (averaging around 1,886 lbs) that power electric forklifts, stockpickers, tugs, counterbalance forklifts, stand-up reach riders, electric pallet jacks, and crown turrets in warehouse and distribution center operations. Sold and serviced through DCPS as one of the major Enersys and Crown Battery distributorships in the country.
• Mining Batteries Massive lead acid batteries used to power large mining equipment at surface and underground mines in the Western United States, with onsite service for battery cell replacement and maintenance available primarily in Wyoming and Utah.
• Industrial Battery Chargers Industrial battery chargers in multiple technologies — ferro resonant, SCR (silicone controlled rectifier), hybrid, and high frequency — ranging up to 80-volts to support industrial and material handling battery fleets.
• Raptor Battery Series (6 & 8 Volt) Deep cycle 6-volt and 8-volt lead acid batteries designed for RV, golf cart, marine, ATV, and semi-tractor applications, rated for 700 cycle performance and covered by an 18-month warranty.
• Battery & Charger Rentals Short and long-term rental fleet of forklift batteries and chargers delivered or picked up while customer equipment is being shipped or repaired, with optional preventative maintenance available during the rental and 24/7 emergency assistance.
• Positive Power Preventative Maintenance Program Scheduled preventative maintenance program covering inspections, waterings, calibrations, washings, and battery fleet monitoring designed to prolong lead acid battery life and protect industrial customers' investments.
• Battery Refurbishing & Recycling EPA certified battery refurbishment and recycling service that accepts car batteries, forklift batteries, mining batteries, and UPS batteries for drop-off or pickup, recovering 98% recyclable lead acid material and sending scrap to U.S. processing facilities.
• Battery Spill Kits Industrial battery acid spill response kits in sizes from 1/2 gallon to 25 gallons, including acid absorber, neutralizer, safety wear, brush, pan, disposal bags, SDS sheets, and a color-change indicator for emergency response and OSHA compliance.
• Solar Energy Storage Deep cycle lead acid batteries for solar energy storage and off-grid power systems, accepting quick charge, designed for long life, and 98% recyclable.
• Battery Room Design & HVAC Design and installation services for forklift battery rooms with proper HVAC ventilation to manage hydrogen gas accumulation and ensure workplace safety and OSHA compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lead acid batteries are 98% recyclable, making them the most recycled consumer product compared to aluminum cans at 55%, newspapers at 45%, and tires and glass bottles at 26%.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EnersyscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDC Power Solutions is one of the major Enersys distributorships in the country. They sell, service, and support Enersys industrial batteries and provide battery selector tools for customer research. Enersys is a leading global provider of stored energy solutions for industrial applications.
• Crown BatterycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDC Power Solutions is an authorized Crown Battery distributor offering Crown industrial batteries for forklift and material handling applications. Crown Battery opened in Fremont, Ohio in 1927 and is a well-established manufacturer.
• Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDC Power Solutions provides EPRI's Lift Truck Ownership Cost Comparison calculator on their website to help customers compare electric forklift vs. liquid propane total cost of ownership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Enersys: Global manufacturer of stored energy solutions for industrial applications and a direct supplier to DCPS. Enersys is the upstream OEM whose products DCPS distributes and services, and would be a natural acquirer or competitor if it chose to vertically integrate the Western US aftermarket.
• Crown Battery: Established (1927) US manufacturer of industrial lead acid batteries and DCPS's other primary supplier. Comparable because Crown sells through authorized distributor networks — DCPS is one of those distributors — and competes indirectly with other authorized Crown dealers in adjacent regions.
• East Penn Manufacturing: Privately held manufacturer of Deka-brand industrial batteries, including motive power and stationary batteries. Comparable as a competing OEM that competes with Enersys/Crown for the same forklift and mining battery shelf space that DCPS services.
• Exide Technologies: Global manufacturer of lead acid batteries for industrial, automotive, and motive power applications. Comparable as a competing OEM serving the same forklift, material handling, and mining battery customers that DCPS addresses through its Enersys and Crown lineup.

Emerging players

• Lithium-ion Forklift Battery Companies (e.g., Flux Power, OneCharge): Emerging lithium-ion forklift battery vendors replacing lead acid in material handling. Included as a peer not because they are directly comparable today, but because their adoption trajectory is the single largest threat to DCPS's lead acid-centric business model and they are reshaping the competitive landscape in which DCPS operates.

Direct peers

• Interstate Batteries: US-based distributor and marketer of batteries (heavyly automotive, also industrial and motive power) with a multi-region distributor network. Comparable to DCPS as a regional/master battery distributor offering sales, service, and recycling across a multi-state territory.
• Storage Battery Systems: Industrial battery distributor and service company serving the Midwest and beyond with sales, installation, and maintenance of forklift and stationary batteries. Closely comparable to DCPS in business model (distributor + service + rental) and target customer (warehouse/material handling).
• Continental Battery Systems: Multi-state US distributor of industrial batteries with branches across the South and West. Comparable to DCPS as a regional industrial battery distributor that sells, services, rents, and recells motive power batteries — overlapping directly with DCPS's core offering.
• Northstar Battery / Battery Sales & Service: Regional industrial battery distributor covering the Western and Midwestern US with motive power, stationary, and charger offerings. Directly comparable to DCPS in product mix (forklift batteries, chargers, recycling) and target customer segments.
• Industrial Battery & Service: Specialized industrial battery distributor and service provider focused on motive power, stationary, and mining applications. Closely comparable to DCPS as a regional battery service business serving forklifts, mining, and energy storage customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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