What AKER WADE Power Technologies does

Stryten Energy LLC is a U.S.-based, privately held energy storage solutions provider headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, with manufacturing operations in Salina, Kansas and Manchester, Iowa, and approximately 50 years of battery manufacturing heritage (originally operating as GNB Industrial Power before rebranding in 2021–2022). The company produces a multi-chemistry battery portfolio spanning advanced lead batteries (Enhanced Flooded Batteries, Tubular, Valve Regulated AGM), next-generation lithium-ion batteries (M-Series Li600 and Li610 LFP for material handling and military applications), and Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries (VRFB) for medium- to long-duration energy storage of 4 to 12 hours, alongside engineered plastic components, M-Series X-7 chargers, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Mobile Microgrid solutions, and the inCOMMAND IoT-based fleet energy performance management platform.

Stryten's customer base is organized into five solution areas — Transportation, Motive Power (material handling), Essential Power (utilities, data centers, telecom), Military & Government, and Railway Power — with named enterprise customers and partners including the U.S. Navy (five-year submarine battery contract), KION North America, Hyster-Yale, Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, AutoZone, Rural King, Snapping Shoals EMC, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Continental Battery. The company holds the Battle Born Batteries exclusive licensing rights (from Dragonfly Energy) for military, automotive, marine, powersports, lawn & garden, and golf cart markets, and co-owns the Storion Energy joint venture with Largo for domestic vanadium electrolyte supply.

Revenue mechanics span hardware sales (primary), subscription software (inCOMMAND), professional services (24/7 motive power services, category management), licensing royalties (Battle Born), and government grant/contract revenue (DOE MAKE IT Prize, DoD Li-ion prototype). Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales for utilities, data centers, military, and large industrial accounts with a multi-tier distribution network spanning 30,000+ retail dealer locations, OEM certifications, and exclusive territorial partnerships such as Canadian Energy for the Canadian marketplace.

Name

AKER WADE Power Technologies

Legal name

Stryten Energy LLC

Website

https://akerwade.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Stryten Energy is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of advanced lead, lithium-ion, and vanadium redox flow batteries serving transportation, material handling, utilities, data centers, military, and railway customers through direct sales and a 30,000+ dealer distribution network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Energy Storage Batteries

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Backup Power & Critical Power Systems (Generators/UPS) (IMAIABAJ), UPS Systems & Backup Power (Online/line-interactive UPS, industrial backup) (IMAGADAD), Energy Storage Systems (BESS, Flywheels, Batteries) (HDABAKAC), Battery Safety Engineering (Fire Detection/Suppression, Hazard Mitigation) & Code Compliance (EUAEAEAI)

Keywords

• Energy storage solutions
• Industrial battery manufacturing
• Lithium-ion batteries
• Lead-acid batteries
• Material handling batteries

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlottesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Battery Hardware Sales: Primary revenue stream from sale of advanced lead batteries, lithium-ion batteries, vanadium redox flow batteries, and related battery products for transportation, motive power, essential power, military, and railway applications.
2. Charger and Power Equipment Sales: Sale of battery chargers including M-Series X-7 motive power chargers and related power equipment for material handling and industrial applications.
3. Software/Subscription (inCOMMAND): Energy performance management software platform providing fleet visibility, monitoring, and management capabilities. Platform adds enterprise-scale features for large fleet operations.
4. Professional Services: Motive Power Services providing 24/7 support, maintenance, category management services, and power studies to help customers minimize downtime and maximize fleet performance.
5. Licensing Royalties: Licensing agreement with Dragonfly Energy for Battle Born Batteries brand in specific market applications including military, automotive, marine, powersports, lawn & garden, and golf cart markets.
6. DOE and DoD Contract Revenue: Government funding through DOE MAKE IT Prize for SAVES project (vanadium electrolyte supply) and Department of Defense funding for lithium-ion battery prototype development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AKER WADE Power Technologies is described in the aggregated firmographic data as a designer and manufacturer of power conversion systems for electric lift trucks, located in Charlottesville, United States. The substantial aggregated source content describes Stryten Energy LLC, a U.S.-based manufacturer of advanced lead, lithium-ion, and Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries, along with chargers, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Mobile Microgrid solutions, Engineered Plastic Components, and the inCOMMAND fleet management software platform, sold through direct enterprise sales, OEM partnerships, and an extensive dealer/distributor network.

Product overview

Stryten Energy is a U.S.-based energy storage solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of battery technologies and related products. The company provides the only complete offering of advanced lead, lithium and vanadium batteries, allowing customers to select the right chemistry or combination for their energy needs. The product portfolio centers on three core battery technologies: Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries (VRFB) for long-duration energy storage (4-12 hours), Lithium-Ion Batteries (including M-Series Li600, Li610 LFP batteries) for material handling and military applications, and Advanced Lead Batteries (including Enhanced Flooded Batteries, Tubular batteries, and AGM products). Supporting the battery offerings are the inCOMMAND Energy Performance Management software platform for fleet monitoring, M-Series X-7 chargers, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Mobile Microgrid solutions, Engineered Plastic Components, and licensed Battle Born Batteries brand. The company operates across five solution areas: Essential Power (utilities, data centers), Motive Power (material handling), Transportation (vehicles), Military & Government, and Railway Power.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Battle Born Batteries: Licensed brand of lithium-ion batteries for military, automotive, marine, power sports, lawn & garden and golf cart applications (licensed from Dragonfly Energy).
• Storion Energy
• inCOMMAND

Products and services

• Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) Advanced flow battery for medium- to long-duration energy storage (4 to 12 hours) for microgrids, utility-scale storage, data centers, and military bases; offers industry-leading power density with a versatile modular platform and novel high-temperature electrolyte formulations.
• Lithium-Ion Batteries Proprietary lithium-ion batteries balancing life cycle, safety, and energy density for military and material handling operations running 24/7, offering high efficiency, superior productivity, minimal downtime, and advanced analytical capabilities.
• M-Series Li610 Lithium-Ion Battery U.S.-manufactured lithium-ion battery designed for material handling operations, providing longer battery cycle life to keep operations running.
• M-Series Li600 Lithium Battery U.S.-manufactured lithium LFP battery for material handling fleets, available in Class I, II, and III configurations, certified for use with Hyster-Yale trucks.
• Enhanced Flooded Battery (EFB) Advanced lead battery designed for start-stop vehicle applications, offering about 50% higher capacity and up to 52% improvement in charge acceptance compared to standard flooded batteries.
• Tubular Battery Technology Superior performance tubular battery technology engineered for material handling applications requiring extended power delivery.
• Valve Regulated AGM Batteries Spill-proof, maintenance-free valve regulated AGM batteries providing safe and reliable back-up power for microgrids, utilities, and data centers.
• E-Series AGM Multi-Terminal Batteries Batteries designed for telecommunications and utility applications in harsh environments, featuring superior performance, maintenance-free operation, and spill-proof design.
• inCOMMAND Energy Performance Management Platform IoT-based software platform utilizing a gateway and power logger to gather material handling performance data and present it in a central dashboard, enabling users to measure, model, monitor, and manage motive power fleets and identify unhealthy batteries and chargers.
• M-Series X-7 Charger Advanced motive power charger offering flexibility and efficiency for material handling operations, with expanded compatibility, power, and flexibility.
• Mobile Microgrid Solution Hybrid diesel-electric mobile microgrid solution providing resilient energy management for remote power applications and disaster relief.
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Scalable, technology-agnostic battery energy storage systems supporting data centers, manufacturing, and EV charging applications, including lead BESS and advanced flow battery solutions.
• Battle Born Batteries (Licensed Brand) Licensed lithium-ion battery brand from Dragonfly Energy for which Stryten holds exclusive marketing and distribution rights in military, automotive, marine, power sports, lawn and garden, and golf cart applications.
• Engineered Plastic Components Quality, cost-effective engineered plastic components from natural and recycled polypropylene for automotive, motive power, and essential power battery applications.
• Power Conversion Systems for Electric Lift Trucks Per the firmographic description, AKER WADE Power Technologies designs and manufactures power conversion systems for electric lift trucks, located in Charlottesville.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 gigawatt hours of energy storage capacity delivered annually
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• KION North AmericacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 July 2025Premium lead battery and charger solutions available through KION North America's extensive network of 200 sales and service locations, ensuring nationwide access and support for material handling customers.
• Hyster-YalecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 17 June 2025M-Series Li600 batteries certified as an approved aftermarket battery solution for Hyster-Yale lift trucks. Strategic certification enabling official aftermarket support.
• Storion Energy (Largo)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2024Joint venture (Storion Energy) to establish domestic supply of flow battery components for long-duration energy storage. Will deliver price-competitive vanadium electrolyte via unique leasing model to drive rapid commercialization and adoption of Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries in North America.
• REVKITminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 October 2024Investment in REVKIT to expand product reach to automotive enthusiast community. Stryten became preferred provider of advanced automotive batteries on REVKIT's digital platform.
• Dragonfly EnergycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 30 July 2024Licensing agreement giving Stryten exclusive rights to market and distribute Battle Born Batteries for military, automotive, marine, power sports, lawn & garden and golf cart applications. Strategic expansion into consumer retail markets through proven brand.
• Snapping Shoals EMCflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 August 2023Partnership to install and demonstrate Georgia's first Vanadium Redox Flow Battery system. Commemorated installation at Snapping Shoals EMC in Covington, GA for demonstrating VRFB applications for energy storage.
• Storion Energy Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 19 January 2022Acquisition of Storion Energy Inc. assets, a technology innovator of advanced vanadium redox flow battery technology, to enter long-duration energy storage market.
• Galvion Vehicle Power DivisioncoreTechnology or Integration · 15 November 2021Acquisition of Galvion Vehicle Power division assets to expand lithium battery capabilities for military and tactical clients. Acquisition of advanced power management solutions for military vehicles.
• Continental Battery CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 October 2021Agreement to supply batteries for Continental's automotive aftermarket business, which includes over 100 branches and a distribution network of more than 30,000 dealer locations.
• Consortium for Battery Innovation (CBI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2021Membership to help develop next generation of lead battery technology and drive research into innovative products and solutions to meet future stored energy demand.
• Battery Council International (BCI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2021Membership to advance critical issues in the lead battery industry including role of lead acid batteries in energy storage, technology innovation, lithium battery safety, and sustainability.
• Rivers of RecoveryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 May 2021Ongoing financial sponsorship supporting wounded U.S. combat veterans participating in Rivers of Recovery recreational therapy programs. Partnership continued for 6 consecutive years.
• Canadian EnergycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 April 2021Exclusive customer for Stryten-manufactured transportation batteries in the Canadian marketplace.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Flux Power Holdings: Pure-play lithium-ion motive power battery supplier for forklifts, warehouse equipment, and ground support. Direct head-to-head competitor in the lithium forklift battery segment Stryten is targeting with its M-Series Li600 and Li610 products.
• East Penn Manufacturing: Privately held U.S. lead-acid battery manufacturer producing automotive, commercial, motive power, and stationary batteries under the Deka brand. Closest U.S.-based lead battery competitor with overlapping product lines and aftermarket channels.
• Crown Battery: Family-owned U.S. manufacturer of industrial lead-acid batteries focused on motive power, stationary, and military applications. Competes head-to-head with Stryten in material handling and defense battery markets.
• Exide Technologies: Global lead-acid battery maker serving transportation, industrial motive power, and stationary/network power markets. Direct competitor in European and emerging markets and adjacent competitor in U.S. motive power and automotive aftermarket.
• Clarios: World's largest automotive battery manufacturer (formerly Johnson Controls Power Solutions), producing low-voltage batteries for vehicles and growing into lithium-ion. Competes directly with Stryten's transportation segment and increasingly in start-stop EFB technology.
• EnerSys: Global leader in industrial batteries including motive power (forklift), reserve power (UPS/telecom), and lithium-ion. Most direct competitor to Stryten across lead-acid motive power and emerging lithium forklift batteries, with comparable distribution and OEM relationships.

Broad incumbents

• Fluence Energy: Global energy storage system integrator (Siemens-AES JV) providing lithium-based grid-scale BESS solutions for utilities and large commercial customers. Competes with Stryten's VRFB and lithium BESS offerings in utility-scale storage deals.
• Tesla Energy: Tesla's stationary storage business (Powerwall, Megapack) is a dominant lithium BESS competitor for data center, utility, and commercial backup power applications where Stryten's AGM and VRFB products also compete.

Emerging players

• ESS Inc. U.S.-based manufacturer of iron flow batteries for long-duration energy storage, listed on NYSE. Competes with Stryten's VRFB in the long-duration utility and commercial storage market with a different (iron) chemistry.
• Invinity Energy Systems: UK-based vanadium redox flow battery specialist focused on utility-scale and microgrid applications. Direct VRFB competitor to Stryten's flow battery product line in markets outside North America.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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