What American Battery Charging does

American Battery Charging (DBA: ABC Chargers) is a Costa Mesa, California-based manufacturer of industrial and railroad battery chargers, founded in 1988 in Smithfield, Rhode Island by two engineers with 40+ years of industry experience. The company was acquired by Mission Critical Electronics in 2015, relocated production to Southern California in 2017, and now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary within MCE's Network & Industrial division alongside sister brands Newmar, DuraComm, Power Products, Xantrex, and Purkeys.

The product portfolio centers on two technology platforms: a legacy SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier) architecture used across single-phase (ABC11/12) and three-phase (ABC31/32) constant-voltage chargers ranging from 12V-6A to 240V-600A, and a newer switch-mode platform (ABC31SM) delivering up to 93% efficiency with AC voltage compensation and DC regulation. The railroad transit line includes the HEP Model 75BC45 (described as the most widely used transit charger in the industry), the RTA38-35ABC trailer car charger, and the RT75-80. Accessories include NEMA-1 and NEMA-3R battery enclosures (CBC Series) and integrated distribution breakers. Select models are UL and CE certified; the parent Newmar Power LLC is ISO 9001:2015 certified. A smart technology layer provides real-time monitoring for predictive maintenance.

ABC sells exclusively through direct enterprise sales with engineering-assisted specification and quoting, targeting mission-critical industrial standby power (12V-240V, 6A-600A) and railroad transit applications. Named end customers include Amtrak, Union Pacific, Metra, SDGE, ExxonMobil, Shell, and SpaceX, with 8,000+ units installed across 80+ countries. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales, supplemented by replacement parts and technical support; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. No venture funding, headcount figures, or financial disclosures are publicly available, consistent with its position as a private subsidiary.

Name

American Battery Charging

Legal name

American Battery Charging, LLC

Website

https://abc-chargers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

American Battery Charging (ABC Chargers) is a Costa Mesa, California-based manufacturer of SCR and switch-mode battery chargers for industrial standby power and railroad transit applications, serving enterprise customers including Amtrak, ExxonMobil, Shell, and SpaceX across 80+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Battery Chargers

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Industrial battery chargers
• Railroad battery chargers
• Standby power systems
• DC power equipment
• SCR battery charging

Headquarters

HQ city

Costa Mesa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Battery Chargers: Sale of battery chargers for standby power applications ranging from small 12V-6A units to 240V-600A systems. Chargers sold as individual components or packaged with accessories like alarms, timers, and distribution circuits. Battery enclosures and consoles also available.
2. Railroad Battery Chargers: Sale of rugged chargers and related equipment for passenger rail cars including HEP battery charger/power supply units and trailer car chargers. Products designed for extreme reliability in railroad transit environments.
3. Battery Enclosures and Consoles: NEMA-1 and NEMA-3R enclosures available in multiple sizes. Battery enclosures have separate compartments for batteries and chargers. Include accessories like shelves, stepped racks, alarms, and distribution breakers.
4. Parts and Technical Support: Replacement parts for modular battery charger components. Technical support services including troubleshooting, maintenance guidance, and repair services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

American Battery Charging (ABC Chargers) designs, manufactures, and sells industrial and railroad transit battery chargers based on SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier) and Switch-Mode power conversion technology. Products range from small 12V-6A single-phase units up to 240V-600A three-phase systems, including HEP battery charger/power supply units for passenger rail cars, battery enclosures and consoles (CBC Series), and related accessories such as alarms, timers, and distribution breakers.

Product overview

American Battery Charging offers a portfolio of industrial and railroad battery charging products. The core product lines include Single Phase Battery Chargers (ABC11/12 Series) for smaller standby power applications ranging 12-240VDC/6-100A, Three Phase Battery Chargers (ABC31/32 Series) for larger industrial applications up to 600A, and Switch-Mode Battery Chargers (ABC31SM) featuring high-efficiency switch-mode design. For railroad transit, products include the HEP Battery Charger/Power Supply (75BC45), Trailer Car Charger (RTA38-35ABC), and RT75-80. The company also offers Battery Consoles and Enclosures (CBC Series) as accessories to house batteries and chargers together. Standard chargers come with built-in distribution breakers for all-in-one solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single Phase Battery Chargers (ABC11/12 Series) Constant voltage type battery chargers with single phase AC input for stationary batteries and standby DC power systems. Available in 12-240VDC output and 6-100A current range, with dual voltage outputs (float and high-rate/equalize) and full current limiting.
• Three Phase Battery Chargers (ABC31/32 Series) Constant voltage type battery chargers with three phase AC input for stationary batteries and standby DC power systems. AC inputs range from 208 to 600VAC with outputs from 24 to 240VDC and 15 to 600A.
• Switch-Mode Battery Chargers (ABC31SM) Three-phase automatic battery charger featuring switch-mode design for high efficiency (up to 93%). Features AC voltage compensation, DC voltage regulation, full current limit, and filtered DC output. Outputs range from 24 to 120V DC with 20 to 240 amps.
• HEP Battery Charger/Power Supply (Model 75BC45) Mainstay charger for national passenger rail service. Operates from train's head end power at 480VAC, maintaining battery and feeding 75Vdc car loads simultaneously. Rugged under-the-car unit, the most widely used transit charger in the industry.
• Charger for Trailer Car (Model RTA38-35ABC) Chassis mounted charger designed for mounting in an equipment locker. Operates from 480VAC and provides 32VDC at 40 amps.
• Battery Charger RT75-80 Replacement unit for earlier battery charger/low voltage power supply units used on Superliner cars. Operates from train's head end power at 480VAC, maintaining battery and providing 75VDC car loads. Mounted in equipment locker.
• Battery Consoles and Enclosures (CBC Series) NEMA-1 and NEMA-3R enclosures with separate compartments for batteries and chargers. Available in six sizes (CBC1, CBC2, CBC2D, CBC3, CBC3D, CBC4) with natural ventilation. Can accommodate batteries on shelves or stepped racks.
• Parts and Technical Support Replacement parts for modular battery charger components along with technical support services including troubleshooting, maintenance guidance, and repair services for installed ABC charger systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,000+ units installed globally
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mission Critical ElectronicscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Mission Critical Electronics acquired American Battery Charging in 2015 and moved the production facility to Southern California in 2017. ABC is part of the Network & Industrial division at MCE, along with other leading brands including Newmar, DuraComm, and Power Products. MCE focuses on industrial electronic and electrical applications for commercial marine vessels, mega yachts, DC control and standby power, railroad passenger cars, wireless networks, emergency vehicles, and public safety communications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EnerSys: Global incumbent in industrial batteries and power solutions, including chargers for rail, telecom, and standby power. Overlaps ABC's industrial and transit charging focus but operates at significantly broader scale across battery chemistries and power electronics.
• ABB: Major supplier of traction and rail electrification equipment, including on-board and wayside power conversion. Directly comparable technology overlap in rail DC power systems and a major threat in larger rail modernization bids.
• C&D Technologies: Established manufacturer of stationary batteries, UPS, and DC power systems for utilities, telecom, and rail signaling. Comparable end-customers in industrial standby power where ABC competes for charger and enclosure specifications.
• Vertiv: Global critical digital infrastructure provider offering industrial UPS, DC power systems, and power conversion for rail and industrial facilities. Competes with ABC for charger and DC power specs in transit and large industrial sites.
• East Penn Manufacturing: Large U.S. battery manufacturer with industrial chargers and rail/utility power offerings under the Deka and MK Battery brands. Comparable customer base in transit and stationary power applications.

Direct peers

• Stryten Energy: U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial batteries and charging systems for motive power, stationary, and rail applications. Directly comparable to ABC's industrial standby power and rail transit charger portfolio.
• Schaefer, Inc. Specialty manufacturer of industrial battery chargers, inverters, and DC power systems. Closely aligned with ABC's product architecture across single- and three-phase chargers for industrial standby and rail applications.

Emerging players

• Alpha Technologies (EnerSys): Provider of powering and connectivity products for broadband, telecom, and industrial markets with overlapping DC power and battery charger solutions for utility and industrial standby deployments.

Others

• DuraComm: Sister brand under Mission Critical Electronics' Network & Industrial division. Manufactures AC-to-DC power supplies and converters for industrial, rail, and communications — directly comparable products sold through overlapping channels.
• Power Products: Fellow MCE portfolio company producing DC power systems, battery chargers, and inverters for marine, industrial, and emergency-vehicle markets. Comparable technology and customer overlap within MCE's distribution network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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