What START PAC does

START PAC is a Las Vegas-based, family-owned manufacturer founded in 1997 by pilot and engineer Jim Wurth, specializing in portable and mobile ground power units (GPUs), engine starting units, and regulated DC power supplies for aircraft, helicopters, locomotives, military platforms, and heavy machinery. The core technology stack centers on proprietary battery-based power systems, spanning both lead-acid and lithium-ion chemistries, including patented twin-battery-pack configurations (TWIN PAC series), regulated voltage supplies (12V/14V and 24V/28V outputs), and the GREEN GPU — a self-propelled, fully electric, battery-powered GPU positioned as the company's flagship eco-friendly product. Additional offerings include battery maintenance devices (Battery Minders), an EV Autonomous Power Supply line, and a full spares/accessories catalog.

The company makes money primarily through one-time capital equipment sales of GPUs and starting units, supplemented by accessories and spares revenue, plus warranty repair services under a one-year standard warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Pricing is not disclosed publicly; customers must contact sales or dealers for quotes, and the model is supported by a quote-based, direct-plus-channel GTM motion combining an e-commerce storefront, an inside sales team reachable via toll-free and local phone lines, an international dealer network with a formal 'Become a Dealer' recruitment program, and content marketing through an extensive educational blog and active social media presence.

START PAC targets a diversified vertical mix — private and commercial aviation (planes), helicopter operations (EMS, SAR, executive transport), rail/locomotive, military (including MIL-STD-810 compliant units), and secondary segments in mining/construction and trucks/buses — and maintains ISO 9001 quality certification, industry association memberships (AOPA, NBAA, NAAA, Heli Association, Airborne Law Enforcement Association), and trademark and patent protection across its product portfolio. Current leadership is CEO & President Eve Storm, MA, MBA; the company operates with no disclosed external investors, no subsidiaries, and no parent company, reflecting a founder/family-owned operating posture now in its 28th year.

Name

START PAC

Legal name

START PAC

Website

https://startpac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

START PAC is a family-owned Las Vegas manufacturer of portable and mobile ground power units, battery-powered starting units, and regulated power supplies serving aviation, helicopter, military, rail, and heavy machinery operators worldwide since 1997.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Ground Support Equipment

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Aftermarket Battery, Charging & Power Accessories Manufacturing (12V Batteries/Jump Starters/Chargers/Inverters) (IMACANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Truck & Commercial Vehicle Electrification Manufacturing (eAxles/Battery Packs/Fuel Cells) (IMACABAK), Automotive Batteries & 12V/Low-Voltage Energy Storage Manufacturing (IMACAJAJ)

Keywords

• Aviation ground power units
• Aircraft starting units
• Portable battery packs
• Helicopter ground support
• Aircraft power supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Ground Power Units: Sale of portable and mobile ground power units for aircraft, locomotives, military, and heavy machinery. Products include starting units, power supplies, and combination GPUs sold as one-time capital equipment purchases.
2. Accessories and Spares: Sale of replacement battery boxes, aircraft cables, AC cords, and accessories for existing START PAC products and general aircraft maintenance.
3. Repairs and Returns Service: Warranty service (one-year standard warranty) and repair services for defective units. Returns and repairs form available on website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

START PAC designs, manufactures, and supplies portable and mobile ground power units (GPUs), battery-powered starting units, and regulated power supplies for aircraft (planes and helicopters), locomotives, military, and heavy machinery. The company's product range includes lithium and lead-acid starting units, the GREEN GPU (the first fully electric self-propelled GPU), Twin Pac dual-battery systems, EV autonomous power supplies, and battery minders, sold as capital equipment through direct sales and an international dealer network.

Product overview

START PAC is a family-owned American company manufacturing portable and mobile ground power units, starting units, and power supplies. The product portfolio centers on patented battery-powered GPUs including the GREEN GPU (the first fully electric self-propelled GPU), Starting Units (lithium and lead-acid powered jump-starters including Twin Pac series), Power Supplies (12V/14V and 24V/28V units), Battery Minders, and EV Autonomous Power Supplies. Products are distributed through dealer networks serving aviation (planes, helicopters), locomotives, military, mining/construction, and trucks/buses industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Starting Units Portable and mobile battery-powered starting units for jump-starting aircraft engines, business jets, helicopters, and any electrically started engine. Available in lithium and lead-acid battery options and sold to FBOs, flight schools, military operators, and individual aircraft owners.
• Ground Power Units (GPUs) External power units that provide ground power to aircraft while on the ground, supporting engine start and avionics operations without running the main engines. Used by FBOs, flight schools, military operators, and research organizations.
• Power Supplies Power supply units designed to power aircraft electrical systems, including 12V/14V and 24V/28V configurations, for powering avionics and electrical components during maintenance. For maintenance technicians, avionics shops, and research operations.
• GREEN GPU The world's first fully electric, battery-powered, self-propelled Ground Power Unit. Patented 100% eco-friendly GPU designed to be the most cost-effective portable power solution for aircraft engine starting and ground power.
• EV Autonomous Power Supplies Electric vehicle autonomous power supply solutions for supporting EV operations. Targeting operators and service providers deploying electric vehicle fleets.
• Battery Minders Battery maintenance devices designed to preserve and extend aircraft battery life during storage or idle periods. Used by aircraft owners, FBOs, and maintenance providers to prevent sulfation and battery degradation.
• Model Li2700QC Twin Pac Mobile 26V Lithium Aircraft Starting Unit featuring twin battery packs for high-capacity starting power for demanding aircraft/engine starts.
• Model 2300QC Twin Pac Mobile 24V DC Aircraft Starting Unit with twin battery configuration for reliable aircraft engine starting.
• Model Li2700QC 26V Portable 26V High Capacity Lithium Starting Unit with powerful lithium ion starting capabilities for aircraft engines.
• Model 53025M 24/28V Power Supply Portable 24V/28V Power Supply Unit designed to power up 24 Volt aircraft systems with 28.5V output simulating aircraft running voltage. Maximum 25 amps output for powering cockpit systems, GPS programming, and light duty maintenance.
• Spare Parts & Accessories Replacement battery boxes, aircraft cables, AC cords, and accessories for START PAC products and general aircraft maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Twice the battery life compared to lead-acid alternatives
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association)minorOthersIndustry association membership providing credibility and access to the general aviation pilot community. START PAC featured in AOPA member resources and events.
• NBAA (National Business Aviation Association)minorOthersIndustry association membership for business aviation professionals. NBAA logo displayed on START PAC website indicating membership status.
• Heli Association (American Helicopter Association)minorOthersIndustry association membership for helicopter operators providing access to rotorcraft market segment.
• NAAA (National Agricultural Aviation Association)minorOthersIndustry association membership serving agricultural aviation operators, relevant to START PAC's mining & construction and agricultural application markets.
• Airborne Law Enforcement AssociationminorOthersAssociation membership serving law enforcement aviation units, relevant market segment for military and government helicopter applications.
• Once Interactive (Website Design & Marketing)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThird-party agency responsible for website design and marketing services for startpac.com. Credits displayed in website footer.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tronair: Tronair is a direct competitor manufacturing aircraft ground support equipment including ground power units, tow bars, and jacks for aviation MRO and operators — directly overlapping START PAC's GPU and starting-unit product lines.
• AXA Power Systems: AXA Power Systems produces ground power units, cable coils, and pre-conditioned air units for aircraft — directly comparable product category and customer base to START PAC's GPU business.
• Marathon Power: Marathon Power produces portable power systems and ground power equipment for military and aerospace applications — comparable in military/aerospace portable power with overlap in MIL-SPEC ground support.
• Avtron Aerospace: Avtron designs and manufactures ground power units and electrical power conversion equipment for commercial and military aviation — a direct peer in aircraft GPU and ground support power electronics.
• AERO Specialties: AERO Specialties manufactures and supplies aircraft ground support equipment including ground power units, tow bars, and jacks — directly comparable to START PAC's GPU and starting-unit portfolio for FBOs and flight schools.
• Powervamp: Powervamp manufactures portable lithium and lead-acid aircraft starting units and ground power supplies — a closely comparable European-based peer targeting FBOs, helicopters, and military operators.
• Jetaire Aviation: Jetaire Aviation supplies aircraft starting units, ground power equipment, and accessories — a direct competitor in portable GPUs and power supplies for general aviation and helicopters.

Broad incumbents

• EnerSys: EnerSys is a broad industrial battery incumbent supplying motive power, reserve power, and aerospace batteries. It is comparable as an adjacent power-systems supplier whose lithium aviation/military batteries overlap with START PAC's lithium starting units.
• Textron Aviation: Textron Aviation (Cessna, Beechcraft) serves the same business and general aviation operator base and offers OEM-aligned ground support solutions — a broad incumbent competing for the FBO/operator wallet alongside START PAC.
• Hobart Ground Power (ITW): Hobart, an ITW brand, is a long-established broad incumbent supplying ground power units, frequency converters, and pre-conditioned air to commercial airlines, MROs, and FBOs — competing with START PAC in aircraft GPU and offering broader scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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