What Totex does

Totex International Limited is a privately held Hong Kong-based designer and manufacturer of custom battery packs and chargers, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Sanpokong, Kowloon. The company produces solutions spanning Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-ion, and Lithium polymer chemistries, with battery pack configurations ranging from 1-16 cells in NiCd/NiMH systems to 1-10+ to hundreds of cells in Li-ion/LiPo systems at voltages from 3.6V to 60V. Its offerings integrate proprietary battery management systems (BMS) supporting RS232/RS485, I2C/SMBus, 1-Wire, CAN, and CANOpen protocols with active/passive cell balancing and multi-level protection features. Totex is an approved assembler for both Panasonic and Sanyo, giving it preferential cell access and decades of internal cell performance data. The company also sells a small line of branded consumer products, including Power Banks, the Standing Pedelec (SP-1), and patented Traveler's Plug Sets (ACP5-G4, ACP6, ACP-7).

Name

Totex

Legal name

Totex International Limited

Website

https://totexintl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Totex is a Hong Kong-founded (1985) custom battery pack and charger manufacturer serving OEM customers across defense, medical, industrial, and electric vehicle segments, operating as an approved assembler for Panasonic and Sanyo with manufacturing in Hong Kong, China, and California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Battery Pack Manufacturing

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Battery Manufacturing (335910)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB), Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Pack Electronics Manufacturing (EUAFABAJ), Battery Pack & Module Manufacturing (EV) (IMACACAA), Batteries & Battery Packs (Rechargeable/Primary, Device-Specific Packs) (CRACATAG)

Keywords

• Custom battery pack manufacturing
• Nickel cadmium battery packs
• Lithium-ion battery solutions
• Battery management systems
• OEM power solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Kowloon City

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Battery Pack Manufacturing: Totex designs, develops and manufactures custom battery packs and chargers for OEM customers across industrial, medical, defense, and electric vehicle applications. Revenue is generated through direct custom manufacturing relationships with demanding OEM partners who require high quality and technical sophistication.
2. Consumer Products (Traveler Plug Sets, Power Banks): Consumer products including the ACP5-G4 and ACP6 Traveler Plug Sets, Power Banks (Handy, Convenience, Premium series), and Standing Pedelec (SP-1). These products are sold as branded consumer goods with customization options like laser engraving.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Totex designs, develops and manufactures custom battery packs and chargers for OEM customers across Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-ion, and Lithium polymer chemistries, with configurations ranging from single cells to hundreds of cells (3.6V to 60V). The company supports defense, industrial, medical, and electric vehicle applications through in-house BMS, cell selection expertise (as approved assembler for Panasonic and Sanyo), and full design-to-mass-production capabilities. It also sells branded consumer products including power banks, universal traveler plug sets, and a standing pedelec.

Product overview

Totex is a battery and charger solutions provider founded in 1985, operating as an approved assembler for Panasonic and Sanyo/Sanyo. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of advanced battery and power solutions spanning consumer products (Power Bank, Standing Pedelec, Traveler's Plug Sets including ACP5-G4, ACP6 with USB, and Cord Buster ACP-7) and industrial-grade battery systems (custom battery packs, BMS, medical, defense, industrial, and EV battery solutions) across Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-ion, and Lithium polymer chemistries. Their core offering centers on custom battery pack design, development, and manufacturing complemented by engineering capabilities (electrical, mechanical/ID, application management) and quality assurance services supporting applications from consumer electronics to defense science.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Battery Pack Solutions Custom-designed battery pack solutions supporting Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-ion, and Lithium polymer chemistries with configurations ranging from single cells to hundreds of cells (3.6V to 60V), manufactured for defense, industrial, medical, and electric vehicle OEM customers.
• Battery Management System (BMS) Ready BMS solutions for 1-16 cell series (NiCd/NiMH) and 1-10+ to hundreds of cells in series for Li-ion/LiPo, with low-impedance circuitry, active/passive multi-level protection, built-in charger with dynamic power management, cell balancing, MOSFET/Contactor drivers, and communication protocol firmware (RS232/RS485, I2C/SMBus, 1-Wire, CAN, CANOpen).
• Medical Battery Systems Class I and Class II battery systems for medical applications including treatment, diagnostic, monitoring, and communication devices, designed with full traceability and risk management.
• Defense Science Battery Systems Military-grade battery systems for military transporters, security science, thermal image detection, monitoring, data collection, diagnostic, analyzer, and command and control communication applications, designed for rugged durable usage with MIL-PRF-32052 standard accommodation.
• Industrial Battery Solutions Battery solutions for industrial applications including construction equipment (land surveying, noise monitoring, measuring instruments, renovation equipment), power tools (drills, saws, grinders, wrenches), backup systems (POS, data storage), GPS/GPRS devices, and handheld devices (barcode scanners, printers, terminals).
• Electric Vehicle Battery Solutions EV battery modules featuring high-level battery management and thermal runaway anti-propagation, focused on safety, performance, longer lifespan, and reliable power for transportation applications.
• Power Bank Portable charger for smartphones available in Handy (2000mAh-3400mAh), Convenience (6000mAh-10200mAh), and Premium (10000mAh-17000mAh) series, incorporating Japanese cells for safety and high performance; offered for corporate gifting and promotional use with customization such as laser engraving.
• Standing Pedelec (SP-1) Power-assisted bicycle without a seat pad allowing riders to pedal in a standing position, with a controller that senses rider force and adjusts motor power accordingly, powered by chained Japanese lithium-ion cells.
• Traveler's Plug Set (ACP5-G4) Universal travel adapter compatible with over 160 countries, featuring foldable plastic 3rd pin for ANZ sockets, half insulated live pins, dependent shutters, and worldwide patent protection.
• Traveler's Plug Set with USB (ACP6) Universal travel adapter with additional USB plug providing 5V 1A output suitable for iPods and iPhones, compatible with over 160 countries, featuring retractable pins and a compact design for high-power equipment.
• Cord Buster (ACP-7) Compact travel accessory containing clover leaf (C5) and figure 8 (C7) connectors with retractable UL pins, eliminating detachable power cords and made from PAH-free hard plastic material.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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.

• PanasoniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTotex is a strategic partner and approved assembler by Panasonic. This partnership provides Totex with excellent and intensive knowledge on battery cell selection and access to optimal cells from the hundreds available in the market.
• SanyocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTotex is a strategic partner and approved assembler by Sanyo. This partnership enables Totex to select the optimum cell from hundreds in the existing market to form battery packs, with database knowledge on cell performance from cumulated years of extensive testing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Saft (TotalEnergies): Saft manufactures advanced batteries for defense, space, medical, and industrial applications with deep engineering capabilities. It is a broader incumbent in the specialty/defense battery segment where Totex also serves OEM customers.
• EnerSys: EnerSys is a large global industrial battery manufacturer with broad portfolio across motive power, reserve power, and specialty batteries including aerospace/defense. It is a broader incumbent in the same industrial battery space where Totex competes.
• EaglePicher Technologies: EaglePicher is a defense and aerospace battery specialist with thermal and silver-zinc, Li-ion, and reserve battery offerings. It directly overlaps Totex's defense science battery business but at much larger scale and program scope.
• Panasonic Energy: Panasonic is both Totex's core cell supplier (approved assembler relationship) and a vertically integrated battery manufacturer competing in industrial and EV packs. Its presence defines the supply and competitive landscape for Totex.

Direct peers

• Inventus Power: Inventus Power is a custom battery pack and charger manufacturer serving medical, industrial, and defense OEMs worldwide. Like Totex it offers multi-chemistry packs with integrated BMS, RFQ-driven enterprise sales, and global manufacturing footprint.
• Ultralife Corporation: Ultralife designs and manufactures custom and standard battery packs, chargers, and communications systems for defense, medical, and industrial OEMs. It is the closest direct peer to Totex in custom multi-chemistry pack assembly for demanding OEM customers with overlapping defense and medical verticals.
• BMZ Group: BMZ Group designs and manufactures custom lithium-ion battery packs for industrial, medical, e-mobility, and power tool OEMs. It competes head-to-head with Totex in European and Asian OEM markets with similar multi-chemistry pack assembly capabilities.
• Enix Power Solutions: Enix Power Solutions is a European custom battery pack and BMS manufacturer serving professional electronics, medical, and mobility OEMs. Comparable to Totex in multi-chemistry pack design with in-house BMS firmware.
• Cell-Con: Cell-Con designs and manufactures custom battery packs and chargers for medical, military, and industrial OEMs. It is a direct US-based peer to Totex in low-to-mid volume custom multi-chemistry pack assembly with regulatory-grade quality systems.

Regional players

• Shenzhen BAK Power Battery: BAK Power Battery is a Chinese cell-and-pack manufacturer serving power tools, light EV, and energy storage markets with significant scale. It competes with Totex in mainland China and Asian OEM markets, particularly for cost-sensitive industrial programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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