What Power-Time does

Power-Time, legally GPCOMM TECHNOLOGY LTD, is a Shenzhen, China-based manufacturer founded in 2004 that designs and builds MIL-SPEC tactical communication equipment and military-grade power solutions. The company has operated continuously for over 20 years and currently employs 101-250 people, trading under the brands Power-Time and Gpcomm. Its end markets are defense, law enforcement, aviation, industrial, and emergency response, with no consumer offering.

The product portfolio is organized into seven interconnected lines: (1) military batteries across lithium-ion, Ni-MH, Ni-Cd, and Li-SO2 chemistries (BB-2590/U, BB-390B/U, BB-590/U, BB-2847/U, BX-9651, BA-5590/U, PRC-148 variants); (2) intelligent single, dual, and 4-bay battery chargers; (3) tactical headsets spanning helmet-mounted (DF-8/DF-5), bone conduction (PTE-580, PTE-570), and aviation (AG-2) models, with claimed noise reduction up to 32dB SNR; (4) push-to-talk control units and ODIN multi-radio adaptors; (5) military handsets (H-250/U, H-189/GR) with IP68 sealing; (6) wireless full-duplex intercom systems (AG-6 series); and (7) MIL-spec connectors (U229, U329, U328, U283, U161) plus rugged vehicle speakers. Core technologies include bone-conduction audio, active and passive noise cancellation, IP67/IP68 environmental hardening, SMBus-enabled battery management (v1.1, SBData v1.1), and design compliance with MIL-STD-810, MIL-PRF-32052, MIL-H-55258B, and MIL-PRF-49078.

Power-Time operates a B2B enterprise direct-sales model with no public pricing—all product pages route prospects through 'Contact Now' or 'Send Inquiry' forms handled internally by the sales team. The business is wholly dependent on hardware sales; no SaaS, subscription, or service-revenue streams are disclosed. The company is privately held with no institutional investors, parent entity, or subsidiaries, and has not disclosed revenue, funding rounds, M&A activity, or executive leadership details in the source materials.

Name

Power-Time

Legal name

GPCOMM TECHNOLOGY LTD

Website

https://www.gpcomm.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Power-Time (GPCOMM TECHNOLOGY LTD) is a Shenzhen, China-based manufacturer of MIL-SPEC tactical communication equipment and military batteries serving defense, law enforcement, aviation, industrial, and emergency-response organizations worldwide through B2B direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tactical Communication Equipment: Sale of hearing protective headsets, tactical headsets, helmets with integrated communication systems for military, law enforcement, and industrial applications. Products include noise-canceling headsets, bone conduction devices, and waterproof PTT units.
2. Military and Industrial Power Products: Sale of military batteries (BB-2590/U, BB-390B/U, BB-590/U, etc.) and battery chargers. Products include lithium-ion, Ni-MH, Ni-Cd, and lead-acid battery solutions with MIL-SPEC compliance.
3. Control Units and PTT Systems: Sale of push-to-talk (PTT) control boxes, multi-communication controllers, and radio adaptors for tactical communication systems.
4. Connectors and Accessories: Sale of military-grade connectors (U229, U329, U328, U283, U161) and cable assemblies for radio and intercom integration.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Power-Time manufactures and supplies tactical communication and hearing protection equipment, military-spec batteries and chargers, and push-to-talk control units for military, law enforcement, aviation, and industrial customers. Products include helmet-mounted and bone conduction headsets, military handsets, PTT adaptors, and lithium-ion, Ni-MH, Ni-Cd, and Li-SO2 batteries designed to MIL-STD-810, MIL-PRF-32052, and related military specifications.

Product overview

Power-Time is a manufacturer specializing in tactical communication and power solutions for military and industrial applications. The product portfolio consists of several interconnected product lines: (1) Military Batteries including lithium-ion, Ni-MH, and Ni-Cd chemistries (BB-2590/U, BB-390B/U, BB-590/U, BB-2847/U, BX-9651, BA-5590/U) designed for military radios and equipment; (2) Battery Chargers including single, dual, and quad-bay chargers supporting multiple battery types; (3) Tactical Headsets including helmet-mounted (DF-8, DF-5), bone conduction (PTE-580, PTE-570), and aviation headsets (AG-2) with noise cancellation and hearing protection; (4) Control Units/PTT devices including single, dual, and multi-comm ODIN series and waterproof variants; (5) Military Handsets including H-250/U and H-189/GR; (6) Wireless Headsets including full duplex intercom systems (AG-6, AG-6G); and (7) Speaker Microphones and rugged vehicle speakers. These products are designed to work together as integrated communication systems for military, law enforcement, and industrial use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BB-2590/U Lithium-Ion Battery High-performance rechargeable lithium-ion military battery with rapid startup capabilities, compliant with MIL-PRF-32052. Features dual-state-of-charge LCD display and all-welded construction for reliability in military applications.
• BB-2590/U Lithium-Ion Battery with SMBUS Enhanced BB-2590/U battery with SMBUS integration for intelligent battery management and monitoring, compliant with MIL-PRF-32052/1, providing robust communication capabilities with military radio equipment.
• BB-390B/U Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) High Capacity Battery High-capacity rechargeable Ni-MH battery designed according to Military Standards, offering 12V/9.8Ah or 24V/4.9Ah configurations with hermetically sealed cells.
• BB-590/U Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) Battery High-performance rechargeable Ni-Cd battery engineered to meet rigorous MIL Standards with durable housing and all-welded construction.
• BB-2847/U Lithium-Ion Battery High energy density Li-ion battery with LCD fuel gauge, safety-vented cells, and dual terminal interface for MIL and industrial applications.
• TLI-9380E Lithium-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-ion battery with 14.4V/15AH capacity, designed for high energy density and lightweight construction.
• BX-9651 Lithium-Ion Battery High-capacity rechargeable Li-ion battery engineered for demanding MIL applications with dual battery pack groups and individual protection monitoring.
• BB-4600 Rechargeable Battery High voltage rechargeable battery available in 15V/4000mAh and 15V/7000mAh configurations with built-in protection features.
• BA-5590/U Lithium Sulfur Dioxide (Li-SO2) Battery State-of-the-art high-performance energy storage using lithium sulfur dioxide technology, engineered for military standards.
• Intelligent Fast 2-Bay Charger Station (PTC-LA6-2590/390) Ruggedized, weather-resistant self-contained battery charger that automatically detects battery type and charges up to two batteries simultaneously.
• Mid-Rate Single Charger (PTC-2590L) Intelligent 3A mid-rate single charger designed for BB-2590 and BB-390 military battery packs with automatic battery type detection.
• Four-way Charger (PTS-4W2590) High-power 4-way charger that charges up to four BB-2590 batteries simultaneously at 3.0 amps, designed for harsh environments.
• Rapid Charger for BB-LA6 Lead-Acid Battery (PTC-LA6) Three-level charging circuit controlled by digital processor for BB-LA6 lead-acid batteries with automatic capacity and temperature detection.
• DF-8 FAST Helmet Mounted Noise Cancelling Headset Heavy duty helmet-mounted hearing protective headset with noise cancellation for tactical operations.
• DEFENSER V Tactical Hearing Protection Headset (DF-5) Electronic tactical hearing protection headset with talk-through capability and 28dB SNR noise reduction.
• H-161F/GR Military Tactical Headset (PTE-777) Durable tactical headset with superior sound quality, noise-canceling microphone, and compatibility with various communication devices.
• DH-132 Tank Helmet Headset (PTE-747T) Advanced tactical helmet with integrated MK-1697/G communication kit for enhanced crew communication in armored vehicles and tanks.
• Tactical Bone Conduction Headset (PTE-580) Advanced bone conduction headset for SWAT, sniper operations, and chemical defense, reducing background noise while maintaining situational awareness.
• Full Bone Conduction Headset (PTE-570) Fire fighter headset with bone conduction speaker and microphone for clear communication without obstructing ears.
• H-189/GR Military Handset (PTE-M003) Durable noise-canceling military handset meeting MIL-STD-810 with IP68 sealed construction and long-life PTT switch.
• H-250/U Tactical Handset (PTE-M004) Rugged microphone-receiver handset for tactical field communications, meeting MIL-PRF-49078 specifications.
• Three Com ODIN Control Unit (ODIN-6) Multi-functional PTT control box allowing simultaneous monitoring of up to 3 radios with electronic talk-thru and situation awareness.
• Dual Comm PTT Adaptor (ODIN-6 Dual) Radio controller allowing simultaneous monitoring of up to 2 radios with expandable talk-through and active noise canceling.
• IP67 Waterproof Single Radio PTT (TITAN) Military standard compliant waterproof PTT that can be submersed under 1 meter of water for 30 minutes, compatible with various headsets.
• Mega X1 Waterproof PTT Unit IP68 rated round Push-to-Talk unit designed for firefighters, functioning at -40°C with quick-disconnect headset feature.
• Helicopter Passive Noise-Cancelling Headset (AG-2) Super-light helicopter headset weighing only 138g with 32dB noise reduction, designed for aviation, military, and industrial environments.
• Full Duplex Noise Canceling Wireless Communication Headset (AG-6) Built-in radio full duplex wireless headset supporting up to 8 simultaneous users with 500m communication range and 20-hour battery life.
• Industrial Helmet Wireless Headset (AG-6G) Wireless headset with built-in radio module supporting up to 8 users with 25dB NRR noise reduction for mining, industrial, and marine operations.
• Handheld Waterproof Remote Speaker Microphone (PTE-1314) Handheld speaker microphone with built-in rechargeable battery delivering 20+ hours operation, USB Type-C charging, for POC and two-way radios.
• H-4762 Tactical Vehicle Rugged Speaker (PTE-4700) MIL-STD-810 compliant rugged speaker designed for vehicle loudspeaker systems with clear audio output.

Quantifiable outcome

• Noise reduction ratings up to 32dB for aviation headsets
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bren-Tronics: Bren-Tronics is a US-based direct competitor to Power-Time in military rechargeable batteries, including the BB-2590/U, BB-390B/U, BB-590/U families, plus chargers — the same MIL-SPEC product category Power-Time targets.
• Galvion: Galvion (combining Revision Military and Gentex power & sensing) is a direct competitor offering integrated soldier power and tactical communication/hearing protection systems, overlapping Power-Time's combined comms + battery portfolio.
• Otto Communications: Otto is a direct competitor in tactical PTT adapters, remote speaker microphones, and radio accessories — a core product line for Power-Time across military and law enforcement end-users.
• David Clark Company: David Clark is a direct competitor in military and aviation headsets, including helicopter and fixed-wing passive noise-canceling headsets — the same category as Power-Time's AG-2 helicopter headset.
• Ultralife Corporation: Ultralife is a direct competitor in military and industrial lithium-ion batteries, battery chargers, and power systems, including BA-5590/U and BB-2590/U batteries that compete head-to-head with Power-Time's lineup.
• Tadiran Batteries: Tadiran is a direct competitor in military-grade lithium and specialty batteries used in defense communications and electronics, competing with Power-Time's BB-series and Li-SO2 BA-5590/U products.

Broad incumbents

• 3M (Peltor): 3M's Peltor division is a broad incumbent in tactical hearing protection and comms headsets (ComTac, etc.) — a larger, more established competitor with deep military program wins versus Power-Time's niche tactical headset portfolio.
• Honeywell (Howard Leight): Honeywell's Howard Leight is a broad incumbent in hearing protection and industrial safety communications, serving the same industrial/noisy-environment customers as Power-Time but at significantly greater scale.
• MSA Safety: MSA Safety is a broad incumbent in industrial hearing protection and firefighter communication headsets, overlapping Power-Time's industrial and emergency-response verticals (e.g., fire-resistant bone conduction headsets).

Emerging players

• Eartec: Eartec is an emerging player in wireless full-duplex communication headsets (UltraLITE, etc.) with partial overlap to Power-Time's AG-6 wireless intercom headset line, particularly in industrial and crew-coordination use cases.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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