What Powertecnique does

Powertecnique (legal name Power Tecnique Ltd, trading as part of the unified Riello UPS Ltd from 1 January 2025) is a UK-based specialist in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and broader power protection solutions. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio spanning online UPS (Sentinel, Sentryum, Multi Power, Master, and NextEnergy series from 700 VA to 1600 kVA), line-interactive UPS (Net Power and Vision), VFD-type units (iPlug, iDialog), central power supplies for emergency lighting, transfer switches and PDUs, standby generator sets, and supporting software/connectivity (PowerShield3, PowerNetGuard, NetMan 208C, MultiCom communication cards, environmental sensors). It also sells lithium battery and supercapacitor-based UPS variants, a marine-rated Sentinel Dual, and temporary containerised UPS installations. Primary use cases include data centres (the lead vertical), industrial process control, healthcare, transport infrastructure, emergency/life-safety systems, and digital living/consumer electronics.

Name

Powertecnique

Legal name

Riello UPS Limited

Website

https://powertecnique.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Powertecnique is a UK UPS and power protection specialist serving data centres, healthcare, industry, and transport customers, now operating as the unified Riello UPS Ltd after merging with Constant Power Services Ltd in January 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Uninterruptible Power Supplies

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

UPS Systems & Backup Power (Online/line-interactive UPS, industrial backup) (IMAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Distribution & Switchgear (UPS, PDUs, Busway) (HDABAKAA), Replacement Parts, Maintenance & Service (UPS/Power Protection) (HDACAJAH), Backup & Resilience Power Systems (Standby Generators, Critical Facilities) (EUACALAG), Telecom Power & Backup Systems Installation (Rectifiers, Batteries, Generators, UPS) (IMAFAIAI)

Keywords

• Uninterruptible power supplies
• Power protection systems
• UPS maintenance services
• Backup power solutions
• Data centre power infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Fareham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. UPS Hardware Sales: Sale of Uninterruptible Power Supply systems across various power capacities from entry-level to industrial-scale solutions
2. UPS Maintenance Services: Recurring maintenance contracts including UPS maintenance, UPS health checks, UPS battery maintenance, and emergency response services
3. Generator Services: Generator maintenance, servicing, testing, and health check services
4. Data Centre Design & Consultancy: Professional consultancy services for data centre UPS design and implementation
5. Software & Connectivity Products: Power management software (PowerShield3, PowerNetGuard), network adapters, and environmental monitoring sensors

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Powertecnique (now operating as Riello UPS Ltd) designs, supplies, installs, and maintains uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and complementary power protection solutions ranging from 400 VA to 1600 kVA for commercial, industrial, medical, transport, data centre, and residential customers across the United Kingdom. The company also provides Central Power Supplies, Transfer Systems, Generator Sets, monitoring software, and ongoing maintenance contracts.

Product overview

Powertecnique (now unified with Riello UPS Ltd effective January 2025) offers a comprehensive power protection portfolio encompassing Online UPS systems (Sentinel, Sentryum, Multi Power, Master, and NextEnergy series ranging from 700 VA to 1600 kVA), Line Interactive UPS (Net Power, Vision series), and VFD-type UPS (iPlug, iDialog) for various capacity requirements. The product line extends to Central Power Supply systems (CSS series) for emergency lighting, Transfer Systems (Multi Pass, Multi Switch, ATS, PDU) for seamless power source switching, and Software & Connectivity solutions including PowerShield3, PowerNetGuard monitoring software and MultiCom/NetMan communication cards for remote UPS management. Generator solutions include Open Frame, Canopied, and Bespoke standby generators. The unified company also provides maintenance services, data center design consultancy, and a 5-year warranty on UPS products up to 3 kVA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sentinel Pro2 On-line double-conversion UPS (VFI) system in tower format, part of the Online UPS product family, designed for critical load protection in commercial and small enterprise environments.
• Sentinel Rack Rack-mountable on-line double-conversion UPS system from the Online UPS product family, designed for server rooms and network cabinets.
• Sentinel Dual2 Convertible rack/tower on-line double-conversion UPS from the Online UPS product family, suitable for network and server applications.
• Sentinel Dual SDU Density-optimised on-line double-conversion UPS with 0.9 power factor, part of the Online UPS family, designed for rack-based installations.
• Sentinel Tower On-line double-conversion tower UPS with 0.9 output power factor, part of the Online UPS product family.
• Sentryum On-line double-conversion tower UPS offering low Total Cost of Ownership, high efficiency, and compact footprint, part of the Online UPS family.
• Multi Sentry On-line double-conversion UPS from 10-200 kVA with unity power factor, part of the Online UPS family, designed for data centres and mission-critical applications.
• Multi Power Modular on-line double-conversion UPS scalable from 25 kW to 400 kW, part of the Online UPS family, designed for data centres.
• Multi Power2 Next-generation modular on-line double-conversion UPS up to 1600 kW with three-level IGBT topology, part of the Online UPS family.
• Multi Power2 Scalable Scalable modular on-line double-conversion UPS, part of the Online UPS family, designed for capacity growth in data centre environments.
• Sentryum Rack Rack-form-factor on-line double-conversion UPS from the Online UPS family, designed for server racks and network closets.
• Master MPS On-line double-conversion UPS from 10-200 kVA with unity power factor, part of the Online UPS family, designed for critical applications.
• NextEnergy NXE On-line double-conversion UPS from 250-1000 kVA with transformer-free design, part of the Online UPS family, designed for data centres and industrial loads.
• Master HE High-efficiency on-line double-conversion UPS from 100-800 kVA, part of the Online UPS family, offering up to 96.5% efficiency.
• Master HP High-power on-line double-conversion UPS from 100-600 kVA, part of the Online UPS family, with IGBT rectifier.
• Master Industrial On-line double-conversion UPS from 30-200 kVA designed for industrial environments and harsh operating conditions, part of the Online UPS family.
• Master FC400 On-line double-conversion UPS from 30-160 kVA with ultra-low harmonic distortion, part of the Online UPS family, designed for high-density data centre environments.
• Net Power Line Interactive UPS from 600-2000 VA, part of the Line Interactive UPS family, designed for small office/home office and entry-level IT protection.
• Vision Line Interactive tower UPS from 800-2000 VA with digital sine wave output, part of the Line Interactive UPS family.
• Vision Rack Rack-mount Line Interactive UPS from 800-1100 VA, part of the Line Interactive UPS family.
• Vision Dual Convertible rack/tower Line Interactive UPS from 800-2200 VA, part of the Line Interactive UPS family.
• iPlug Voltage and Frequency Dependent (VFD) UPS from 600-800 VA, part of the VFD-type UPS family, designed for basic home and small office protection.
• iDialog Voltage and Frequency Dependent (VFD) UPS from 600-1200 VA, part of the VFD-type UPS family.
• Lithium Battery Solutions Lithium-ion battery energy storage solutions for UPS applications, offering longer life, smaller footprint, and reduced weight compared to traditional VRLA batteries.
• SuperCaps UPS Supercapacitor-based UPS solutions that replace traditional batteries with supercapacitors for applications requiring high-power short-duration backup.
• Sentinel Dual Marine Marine-certified on-line double-conversion UPS designed for marine and offshore environments, part of the Special Solutions range.
• Temporary Containerised UPS Solutions Containerised UPS systems designed for temporary deployment, part of the Special Solutions range, suitable for construction, events, or temporary data centre use.
• CSS Sentinel Tower Central Power Supply (CSS) system based on the Sentinel Tower UPS platform, designed to power life-safety fire protection systems in line with BS EN 50171.
• CSS Sentryum Central Power Supply (CSS) system based on the Sentryum UPS platform, designed for life-safety fire protection applications in compliance with BS EN 50171.
• CSS Master Central Power Supply (CSS) system based on the Master UPS platform, designed for life-safety fire protection applications in compliance with BS EN 50171.
• Multi Pass Static Transfer Switch (STS) that provides redundant power sources to critical loads, part of the Transfer Systems range.
• Multi Switch Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) for switching between primary and backup power sources, part of the Transfer Systems range.
• Multi Switch ATS Automatic Transfer Switch with 1U rack form factor, part of the Transfer Systems range, for IT and network applications.
• Multi Socket PDU Power Distribution Unit (PDU) for distributing power from UPS to multiple loads in rack and data centre applications, part of the Transfer Systems range.
• Master Switch Single-Phase Single-phase static Transfer Switch from 8-30 A, part of the Transfer Systems range, providing automatic source switching.
• Master Switch Three-Phase Three-phase static Transfer Switch from 100-800 A, part of the Transfer Systems range, providing automatic source switching for high-power applications.
• PowerShield3 UPS monitoring and shutdown software, part of the Software & Connectivity range, enabling local and remote management of UPS systems.
• PowerNetGuard Network-based UPS management software, part of the Software & Connectivity range, providing centralised monitoring of distributed UPS installations.
• NetMan 208C Network management card for UPS systems, part of the Software & Connectivity range, providing SNMP, HTTP, and email-based monitoring.
• Environmental Sensors Temperature, humidity, and smoke/leak sensors for environmental monitoring of UPS-protected rooms, part of the Software & Connectivity range.
• MultiCom 302 Communication expansion card for UPS systems, part of the Software & Connectivity range, providing additional connectivity options.
• MultiCom 352 Dual serial port communication card for UPS systems, part of the Software & Connectivity range.
• MultiCom 372 Modbus/Modbus RTU communication card for UPS systems, part of the Software & Connectivity range.
• MultiCom 384 Relay I/O communication card for UPS systems, part of the Software & Connectivity range, providing dry-contact alarm outputs.
• MultiCom 392 Multi-protocol communication card for UPS systems, part of the Software & Connectivity range.
• MultiCom 411 Cloud-ready communication card with Wi-Fi connectivity for UPS systems, part of the Software & Connectivity range.
• MultiCom 421 Cellular (4G) communication card for UPS systems, part of the Software & Connectivity range.
• Multi I/O I/O expansion module for UPS systems, part of the Software & Connectivity range, providing additional input/output signals.
• MultiPanel Remote display panel for UPS systems, part of the Software & Connectivity range.
• Slot Adapter Communication slot adapter for UPS systems, part of the Software & Connectivity range, enabling installation of network cards in legacy equipment.
• Open Frame Generators Open-frame diesel generator sets, part of the Generator Sets range, designed for industrial backup power applications.
• Canopied Generators Sound-attenuated canopy diesel generator sets, part of the Generator Sets range, for noise-sensitive environments.
• Bespoke Standby Generator Solutions Custom-engineered standby generator solutions, part of the Generator Sets range, designed for site-specific requirements.
• UPS Maintenance Preventative maintenance contracts for UPS systems covering scheduled inspection, component replacement, and performance verification.
• UPS Health Checks Diagnostic health-check assessments of UPS installations to evaluate condition, performance, and remaining service life.
• UPS Battery Maintenance Battery maintenance services including testing, impedance measurement, replacement, and recycling for UPS battery strings.
• Riello Connect Remote monitoring service for UPS systems providing 24/7 visibility of UPS status, alarms, and performance.
• On-Site UPS Services Engineer-attended on-site services for UPS installation, commissioning, training, and corrective maintenance visits.
• Emergency Response Times & UPS Repairs Reactive repair services and guaranteed-response emergency callout for UPS breakdowns.
• UPS Overhauls Full refurbishment/overhaul service for legacy UPS systems, including replacement of capacitors, fans, and key components.
• Data Centre UPS Design & Consultancy Specialist consultancy and design services for data centre UPS architecture, including resilience tiers, sizing, and integration with generators and STS.
• 5 Year UPS Warranty Extended five-year warranty offered as standard on UPS systems up to 3 kVA.
• Generator Maintenance Preventative maintenance contracts for standby generator sets including oil, filter, and coolant services.
• Generator Servicing & Testing Scheduled servicing and load-bank testing of standby generators to verify runtime capability.
• Generator Health Checks One-off diagnostic assessments of standby generator sets covering fluid analysis, electrical checks, and component condition.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Accredited CPD training courses covering UPS design, sizing, and maintenance for engineers and specifiers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 year warranty on UPS products up to and including 3 kVA

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Constant Power Services LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Constant Power Services Ltd merged with Power Tecnique Ltd into the Riello UPS brand effective January 1, 2025, creating unified Riello UPS Ltd. This strategic merger consolidated all wholly owned UK subsidiaries of RPS SpA into a single entity.
• RPS SpA (Riello Elettronica Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Parent company - Italian UPS manufacturer RPS SpA. Powertecnique (as Power Tecnique Ltd) and Constant Power Services Ltd are wholly owned UK subsidiaries that merged into the Riello UPS brand to integrate their strengths, expertise, and resources.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vertiv: Global critical infrastructure provider offering UPS, power distribution, thermal management and IT management solutions for data centers. Competes directly with Powertecnique's online UPS and modular Multi Power lines in the UK enterprise and colocation segments.
• ABB (UPS / Power Protection): ABB's Power Protection business supplies three-phase UPS and power conditioning systems for data centers, healthcare and industrial sites across Europe, directly competing with Powertecnique's Master HP/HE and NextEnergy NXE lines.
• Schneider Electric (APC): Through the APC brand, Schneider offers Smart-UPS, Galaxy and EcoStruxure-integrated UPS systems that overlap significantly with Powertecnique's enterprise and data center offerings, often bundled with Schneider's switchgear and DCIM software.
• Riello Elettronica / RPS SpA (parent): Italian parent company and global UPS manufacturer whose product platforms (Sentinel, Sentryum, Multi Power, Master) Powertecnique distributes and services in the UK. Directly comparable as the originator of the same UPS technology stack and brand.
• Eaton: Global power management company with a broad UPS portfolio (5P, 9PX, 93PM, 9395P) and a strong UK channel. Competes across Powertecnique's data center, industrial and IT room segments with deeper product breadth and a larger installed base.

Direct peers

• Socomec: French-headquartered specialist in critical power (UPS, static transfer switches, power monitoring) with a comparable product philosophy and strong presence in the European data center and industrial markets, making it one of the closest head-to-head competitors in the UK.
• Borri (Legrand): Italian UPS specialist (now part of Legrand) competing with Riello-derived portfolios across three-phase and modular UPS, with UK channel overlap in data center and industrial accounts.
• Critical Power Supplies Ltd: UK-based UPS specialist and reseller focused on small-to-medium enterprise and edge deployments. Similar service-led GTM and product mix, serving as a domestic competitor especially for sub-10 kVA line-interactive and online UPS deals.
• Centiel UK: Swiss-origin UPS manufacturer with a strong UK presence (Centiel UK) focusing on modular, three-phase UPS for data centers. Directly comparable in target customer (UK data center operators), product (modular online UPS) and service-led GTM.
• AEG Power Solutions: European UPS manufacturer offering Protect, Pro and three-phase systems for IT and industrial applications, with overlapping product positioning and channel structure versus Powertecnique in the UK market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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