Jovyatlas

What Jovyatlas does

Jovyatlas GmbH is a German manufacturer of power electronics founded on December 1, 1945 by Dr.-Ing. Richard Jovy and headquartered in Jemgum, Lower Saxony, on a consolidated 23,700 sqm site with 8,300 sqm of production area. The company designs, manufactures, and services uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, rectifiers, inverters, frequency converters, resistors (load, filter, braking, grounding), batteries and battery cabinets, and custom 'Sondertechnik' power systems engineered for extreme environments. Technical reach spans from 1 kVA single-phase UPS units to multi-MVA three-phase installations, with proprietary VFI/VI/VFD UPS topologies, an Allwetter-USV operating from -30°C to 45°C for offshore wind, and submarine battery charge/discharge converters capable of 950 VDC at 3,000 A with grid energy recovery.

The business serves eight primary verticals: hospitals and laboratories (BSV medical-grade static power supplies to DIN VDE 0100 Part 710 / VDE 0558 Part 507), data centers, banking and commercial buildings (modular JOVYFLEX/JOVYCUBE), onshore and offshore wind, maritime including offshore platforms and submarines, military installations (shock- and vibration-tested UPS in aluminium housings), mining, railway, and industrial process automation, plus civil protection and emergency services. Maritime products are certified by classification societies DNV, RINA, ABS, LRS, and BV. Distribution is exclusively direct: an enterprise field-sales team supported by service technicians and a Germany-wide network of Service-Stützpunkte, with 19 international partners handling non-German markets. Revenue is generated through project-based custom hardware sales (quote-based, no public pricing), recurring maintenance and service contracts with 24/7 hotline, and USV rental/leasing for temporary needs.

Jovyatlas employs 150 people and reported FY2023 revenue of EUR 22M (EUR 21.935M). Since October 1, 2020 it has been owned by the family-controlled industrial holding Jacob Waitz Industrie GmbH (Kassel), alongside sibling firms POLYMA Energiesysteme, Lindner & Müller Industrie-Elektronik, and UNIFLEX-Hydraulik; management representatives are Dr. Friedrich von Waitz and Harald von Waitz. The company holds continuous TÜV Nord DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certification since 1995 and operates an in-house R&D function. Previous owners include Wärtsilä (2015-2020), L3 (1998-2015), Carlyle Group/SPD Technologies (1994-1998), and MagneTek (1989-1994).

Name

Jovyatlas

Legal name

JOVYATLAS GmbH

Website

https://jovyatlas.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Jovyatlas is a German manufacturer (founded 1945, 150 employees, ~EUR 22M FY2023 revenue) of custom UPS systems, rectifiers, inverters, resistors, and batteries serving hospitals, data centers, offshore wind, maritime, military, mining, railway, and industrial customers via direct sales and 19 international partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Power Electronics and UPS Systems

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Backup Power & Critical Power Systems (Generators/UPS) (IMAIABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

UPS Batteries & Energy Storage Modules (HDACAJAE), Submarine Energy Storage & Power Distribution Manufacturing (Batteries, Switchboards, Converters) (IMAJAOAG), Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, Earthing Switches & Switchgear Components (EUADACAH), Replacement Parts, Maintenance & Service (UPS/Power Protection) (HDACAJAH)

Keywords

• Uninterruptible power supply
• Power conversion equipment
• Industrial UPS systems
• Braking resistors
• Custom power electronics

Headquarters

HQ city

Jemgum

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Power Electronics Hardware Sales: Sale of UPS systems, rectifiers, inverters, frequency converters, resistors, and batteries as manufactured products. Single large-ticket hardware transactions, typically custom-projected and built to specification. Revenue from systems ranging from 1 kVA single-phase units to multi-MVA three-phase installations.
2. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Annual maintenance contracts covering UPS inspection, battery testing, preventive maintenance, network analysis, and load testing. 24/7 emergency service hotline. Replacement parts and battery swaps. Revenue is recurring in nature.
3. USV Rental and Leasing: Temporary rental of UPS systems and resistors for bridging periods or short-term projects. Customers receive a complete UPS system matched to their specific requirements for a defined period at agreed pricing.
4. Custom/Special Equipment (Sondertechnik): Custom-designed power electronics solutions for extreme environments (submarine, offshore, military, mining). Engineering-driven, project-based revenue for bespoke configurations not available off-the-shelf.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JOVYATLAS manufactures uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, rectifiers, inverters, frequency converters, resistors, and batteries for industrial, healthcare, maritime, military, and renewable energy customers. Product range spans 1 kVA single-phase units to multi-MVA three-phase installations, with proprietary modular UPS platforms (JOVYFLEX, JOVYCUBE), all-weather UPS for extreme environments (-30°C to 45°C), submarine battery charging systems up to 950 VDC / 3,000 A, and IEEE-certified grounding resistors. All products are custom-engineered and manufactured in-house at the 8,300 sqm facility in Jemgum, Germany.

Product overview

JOVYATLAS is a German manufacturer of power supply systems and power conversion equipment, producing a comprehensive portfolio of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, rectifiers, inverters, resistors, and batteries. The product portfolio centers on the JOVYSTAR, JOVYTEC, JOVYSKY, JOVYFLEX, and JOVYCUBE UPS product lines ranging from 1 kVA to 800 kVA in various configurations (1-phase and 3-phase). Supporting products include load resistors, filter and braking resistors, grounding resistors, and mobile load banks (JOVYLOAD HANDY). The company also manufactures battery storage solutions (AGM batteries and battery cabinets) and provides comprehensive service offerings including 24/7 maintenance, network analysis, load testing, and rental services. Custom special equipment (Sondertechnik) includes maritime, military, and submarine-specific power systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JOVYSTAR: Line of UPS systems including JOVYSTAR plus (10-20 kVA), JOVYSTAR compact M/L (30-500 kVA), JOVYSTAR ocean (5-200 kVA maritime), and JOVYSTAR Industrie. Available in single-phase and three-phase configurations.
• JOVYSKY
• JOVYFLEX
• JOVYCUBE
• JOVYTEC
• BSV JOVYMED
• JOVYLOAD HANDY
• JOVYLOAD
• HPI

Products and services

• JOVYSTAR plus UPS (10-20 kVA) Three-phase UPS system with parallel capability up to 6 units, featuring low weight design for industrial applications.
• JOVYSTAR compact M/L UPS Compact M delivers 30-160 kVA, Compact L provides 200-500 kVA with precision battery management for industrial and commercial installations.
• JOVYSKY M3/3 UPS Three-phase (3/3) UPS ideal for small footprint applications with touchscreen interface and high overload capacity.
• JOVYFLEX Modular UPS Modular UPS system based on 20 kVA or 30 kVA modules, offering flexible capacity expansion from 20-210 kVA.
• JOVYCUBE Modular UPS Modular UPS with 20 kVA modules enabling hot-swap module replacement during operation, scalable from 20-200 kVA.
• BSV JOVYMED Medical Power Supply Medical-grade static battery-backed central power supply system compliant with DIN VDE 0100 Part 710 and VDE 0558 Part 507, rated 5-100 kVA. Designed for hospitals and laboratories.
• JOVYSTAR ocean Maritime UPS Maritime UPS with classifications from DNV, RINA, ABS, LRS, BV, available in 1-phase or 3-phase configurations from 5-200 kVA for offshore platforms and naval applications.
• Allwetter-USV (All-Weather UPS) Weather-resistant UPS designed for extreme conditions, operable from -30°C to 45°C, using NiCd batteries and special grid input filters. Suitable for onshore and offshore wind energy applications.
• Submarine Battery Charge/Discharge Systems Fully automatic charge and discharge converters for submarine batteries up to 950 VDC with currents up to 3,000 A. Discharge energy is fed back into the grid in an environmentally friendly manner. Developed in cooperation with leading submarine manufacturers, in worldwide use.
• Gleichrichter (Rectifiers) Including lamp rectifiers, battery-backed rectifiers, DC-USV systems, switched-mode rectifiers, PFC rectifiers, 6-pulse/12-pulse rectifiers, and submarine technology rectifiers.
• Wechselrichter (Inverters) Single-phase and three-phase inverters for powering various loads including communication facilities and emergency AC power from batteries in power plants and production facilities.
• Load Resistors and Load Banks (Lastwiderstand / Lastbank) Load resistors available as mobile or container systems with variable step switching, control, measurement and management capabilities. Continuous operating powers of several megawatts achievable.
• Filter and Braking Resistors Braking resistors absorb motor drive energy for deceleration; filter resistors prevent network harmonics using steel grid resistor technology.
• Erdungswiderstände (Grounding Resistors) Ground resistors manufactured in IP00, IP20, IP23 and IP54 protection classes according to IEEE-STD 32-1972 standards.
• JOVYLOAD HANDY Mobile Load Banks Portable load banks rated 8-30 kW for testing voltages up to 400 V AC/DC with optional 12V/12A tap. Designed for field service technicians.
• AGM Batteries VRLA AGM batteries from manufacturers including OPzS, GroE, OGi, OGiV, and OPzV types for backup power applications.
• Battery Cabinets Battery cabinets featuring high mechanical load capacity, compact space-saving design, quick battery installation, optimal touch protection, and drawer access.
• UPS Service and Maintenance 24-hour service hotline, loan equipment, spare parts, professional maintenance, network analysis, load testing, and commissioning of new UPS systems.
• UPS Leasing and Rental Temporary UPS rental and leasing services for limited periods with delivery and logistics support, including loan equipment dispatched to customer sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• UPS systems operable from -30°C to 45°C (Allwetter-USV)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered parent, sibling and support.

• Jacob Waitz Industrie GmbHparentStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2020Parent industrial holding company based in Kassel, Germany. Acquired JOVYATLAS business from Wärtsilä on 1 October 2020. JOVYATLAS operates as JOVYATLAS GmbH under this holding. The holding also includes other companies in power electronics and industrial services.
• Lindner & Müller Industrie-Elektronik GmbHsiblingStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturer of secured power supply systems, founded in 1994 by Bernhard Lindner and Wolfgang Müller. Together with JOVYATLAS forms the task force for uninterruptible power supply within the Jacob Waitz group of companies.
• Polyma Energiesysteme GmbHsiblingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates in regions without power grids, providing complete power generator systems for energy utilities, civil protection, emergency power, and water management. Part of the Jacob Waitz group of companies.
• JWS | Jacob Waitz Support GmbHsupportOthersProvides management and controlling services for the Jacob Waitz group of companies. Supports all group companies with administrative and financial services.
• UNIFLEX-Hydraulik GmbHsiblingOthersExpert in systems for manufacturing and processing of hose lines, with a focus on hydraulic presses and peripheral devices. Part of the Jacob Waitz group of companies.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Socomec: French family-owned power conversion specialist manufacturing UPS, static transfer switches and power monitoring for industrial, healthcare and data center applications. Comparable in size, vertical focus and product range to JOVYATLAS.
• Borri S.p.A. Italian industrial UPS manufacturer offering three-phase and single-phase systems up to 1.6 MVA for oil & gas, petrochemical and data center customers. Comparable niche industrial positioning and customization model.
• AEG Power Solutions: Industrial UPS and power conversion specialist with German heritage (originally AEG), serving telecom, energy, railway and military customers. Closely comparable to JOVYATLAS's industrial UPS, rectifier and inverter portfolio.
• Benning Power Electronics: German family-owned manufacturer of UPS systems, rectifiers and inverters serving railway, industrial and energy customers. Direct comparable given shared German engineering heritage, vertical focus and mid-market scale.
• Riello UPS: Italian mid-market UPS manufacturer (part of Riello Elettronica) offering online and line-interactive UPS from 1 kVA to multi-MVA for industrial, medical and data center customers. Highly comparable to JOVYATLAS in product breadth, customization capability and channel mix.

Others

• Saft (TotalEnergies): French battery manufacturer (subsidiary of TotalEnergies) specializing in industrial, defense and submarine battery systems. Adjacent rather than directly competing — supplies batteries that pair with power electronics like JOVYATLAS's UPS and submarine charging systems.

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Swiss-Swedish power and automation conglomerate whose electrification business includes UPS, switchgear and power electronics. Overlaps with JOVYATLAS in industrial power conversion but at global incumbent scale.
• Eaton: Global power management company offering UPS, switchgear and power conversion products across industrial, data center and utility segments. Overlaps with JOVYATLAS in UPS and electrical distribution but operates at multi-billion-Euro scale with broader portfolio.
• Schneider Electric: French multinational offering APC-branded UPS systems, switchgear and automation. Competes with JOVYATLAS across data center and industrial UPS but as part of a much wider energy management and automation portfolio.
• Vertiv: Global UPS, thermal management and IT infrastructure leader (formerly Emerson Network Power) with much broader portfolio and geographic reach than JOVYATLAS. Competes in the same data center and industrial UPS segments but at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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