Cine Power International

What Cine Power International does

Cine Power International Ltd. is a UK-based electronic design and manufacturing company founded in 1984 (over 40 years of operation) that specializes in portable power systems and professional lighting equipment for the broadcast and film industries. The company's product portfolio comprises an integrated ecosystem of high-performance NiMH and NiCd rechargeable battery packs and belts (HD Camera Batteries, Mega30, Mega-Lite, Powerbank, Powerlight, Hollywood Powerhouse, Camera Power, Dolly Pack family, HD Power Belt, Lighting Power Belt), intelligent microprocessor-controlled chargers, AC and DC flickerless electronic ballasts (125W-800W range), ceramic and daylight lampheads, power conversion products including a DC Driver for ARRI SkyPanel LED panels, and test instruments. Proprietary design features include automatic overdischarge protection, internal self-resetting electronic fuses, ultra low-loss construction, and a unique Click-Lock mounting system, with products certified to CE and UL safety and EMC standards.

The company operates a direct-to-customer sales model with no online purchasing; all inquiries, custom configurations, and purchases are handled via direct email contact. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of battery systems and lighting equipment, supplemented by professional services including custom battery and charger design, lamphead conversions, battery re-celling, and CE Marking/LVD/EMC compliance product testing. No public pricing is disclosed. The company is privately held with 11-50 employees, headquartered in the United Kingdom (Exeter), with no parent company, subsidiaries, equity funding, or stock exchange listing identified. Customer references include Working Title Films/Universal, Pinewood Studios, and GEO FILM GROUP, primarily serving professional film production crews, broadcast ENG/EFP operators, and equipment rental houses.

Name

Cine Power International

Legal name

Cine Power International Ltd.

Website

https://cinepower.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cine Power International is a UK-based electronic design and manufacturing company founded in 1984 that designs and sells portable NiMH/NiCd battery systems, electronic ballasts, lampheads, and power conversion products for professional film production, broadcast, and equipment rental customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Film and Broadcast Equipment

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Chargers (AA/AAA, Li-ion, Universal Chargers) (CRACATAH), Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH) (IMAGAHAA)

Keywords

• Portable power systems
• Professional lighting equipment
• Broadcast battery systems
• Electronic ballasts
• Film production gear

Headquarters

HQ city

Exeter

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Battery Systems Sales: Sale of high-performance rechargeable battery systems including battery packs, battery belts, and specialized camera batteries. Products feature advanced NiMH and NiCd technology for film and broadcast equipment.
2. Lighting Equipment Sales: Sale of advanced lighting systems including lampheads (ceramic and daylight), AC and DC ballasts, and power converters for professional film and TV production.
3. Professional Services: Services including competitive consultant services, custom battery and charger designs, lamphead conversions, special projects, battery re-celling, and CE Marking/LVD/EMC compliance product testing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Cine Power International designs, manufactures, and sells portable rechargeable battery systems (NiMH/NiCd packs and belts), AC and DC electronic ballasts (125W–800W), ceramic and daylight lampheads, intelligent battery chargers, and DC power conversion products for the professional broadcast and film industries. The portfolio also includes test instruments, accessories such as the Click-Lock mounting system, and a professional services offering covering custom battery and charger design, lamphead conversions, battery re-celling, and CE/LVD/EMC compliance testing.

Product overview

Cine Power International is a UK-based electronic design and manufacturing company with over 40 years of experience in the professional broadcast and film industries. The company offers an extensive range of advanced, rugged, and reliable rechargeable battery systems alongside professional lighting equipment. Their core product portfolio comprises multiple interconnected systems: high-performance battery packs (HD Camera Batteries, Mega30, Mega-Lite, Powerbank, Powerlight, Hollywood Powerhouse, Camera Power, Dolly Pack Family) and battery belts (HD Power Belt, Lighting Power Belt) for portable power; AC and DC ballasts (125W-800W range) and lampheads (GALAXY 7, Ceramic CST series, Daylight series) for lighting systems; intelligent battery chargers (Super Silver, Mega Charger, Powerstation Maxi-D); and power conversion solutions including DC Drivers for ARRI SkyPanels, DC-DC Converters, Power Sources, Dolly Drivers, and DC Power Boosters. The ecosystem is complemented by accessories (Click-Lock System, Powerport docking system), test instruments (Capacity Tester, Smart Cable, Bench Power Supply), and consumables (lamp parts). Products are designed to work together as integrated systems for film, broadcast, and professional video production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HD Camera Batteries High-performance NiMH battery packs designed for HD camera systems, featuring advanced output monitoring, multiple voltage outputs (14V/24V/28V), and rugged sealed construction suitable for air transport. Intended for professional cinematographers and broadcast camera operators.
• HD Red Camera Batteries Specialized battery packs tailored for RED camera systems with advanced output monitoring, high capacity cells, and compatibility with professional film production environments.
• Powerbank Battery System Ultra-rugged 30V battery providing exceptional performance for lighting and high-demand equipment with 15Ah capacity, sealed cells, and multiple voltage options. Designed for film and broadcast production crews needing durable portable power.
• HD Power Belt Heavy duty battery belt with multiple voltage outputs (12V and 26.4V), 15Ah capacity, comfortable quick-release buckle, and Click-Lock compatibility for ballasts. Worn by lighting and grip crews on production sets.
• Lighting Power Belt Heavy duty 30V battery belt for lighting with 15Ah NiMH capacity, sealed high energy cells, and automatic overdischarge protection for maximum power output on set.
• DC Ballasts (125W–800W) Flickerless DC ballasts in 125W/200W, 200W/400W, 250W/500W, 400W/575W, and 400W/800W ratings designed to power high intensity daylight discharge lamps directly from battery sources on film sets.
• AC Ballasts (125W–800W) Flickerless AC ballasts (125-200W, 400W, 500W, 575-800W, 800W) designed for powering high intensity daylight discharge lamps from mains power in studios and on location.
• GALAXY 7 Lamphead World-first professional lighting lamphead for studio and location use with AC mains ballast system. Designed for film and television production crews.
• 250W Ceramic CST Lamphead Any-weather 250W ceramic metal halide lamphead with extra wide focusing range, ideal for TV and film production requiring tungsten-quality light.
• 500W Ceramic CST Lamphead Any-weather 500W ceramic metal halide fixture with Sunny reflector design providing maximum even light output and extra wide focusing range for TV and film production.
• 200W Daylight Lamphead Daylight lamphead with wide efficient focusing, tool-free lamp changes, and compatibility with third-party accessories such as Chimera soft boxes.
• 400W Daylight Lamphead High-tech all-aluminium daylight lamphead with precision CNC machining, extraordinary luminous output, and wide focusing range.
• 575W-800W Daylight Lamphead Dual wattage daylight lamphead accepting 575W or 800W lamps, with any-weather performance, ultra smooth focus mechanism, and CE/UL safety certification.
• Super Silver Charger Microprocessor controlled intelligent fast charger for NiMH and NiCd batteries up to 15Ah with fully automatic advanced charge control.
• Mega Charger Intelligent fast charger for heavy duty NiMH batteries including Mega-Lite, Mega 30, and HD Magnum 60 with rapid charge and automatic top-up maintenance.
• DC Driver for ARRI SkyPanel DC power driver that safely runs ARRI LED S60 and S120 SkyPanels at 100% output on battery power with over 40% efficiency improvement over traditional AC inverter solutions. Designed for film and broadcast lighting crews using ARRI LED panels on location.
• DC-DC Converter Converter providing 30V DC from a 12V DC source, designed to power DC ballasts with maximum 300W outlet power.
• Power Source AC-powered battery eliminator power supplies delivering continuous DC output power from worldwide AC supplies (110V/230V) with LCD monitoring for studio and bench use.
• DC Power Booster Power booster that steps up 24–30V batteries to 30V nominal with remote sensing and up to 20% automatic voltage trim for cable loss compensation. Used at Pinewood Studios for 80 ft crane high-speed camera power supply.
• Powerport Docking System Portable docking system for DC ballasts and lock-on batteries, operating from two standard 12-14.4V camera batteries for mobile film and video crews.
• Custom Battery and Charger Design Services Consultant services for custom battery and charger designs, lamphead conversions, special projects, battery re-celling, and CE Marking/LVD/EMC compliance product testing, targeted at equipment rental houses and production companies with bespoke power requirements.
• ARRI 235 Battery Pack Lock-on battery pack with 4.5Ah NiMH capacity (double standard), lightweight design with extra long life cells, compatible with ARRI 416 cameras. Deployed by GEO FILM GROUP in film production.
• Camera Power Battery Compact, rugged camera battery with dual isolated outputs or combined low/high voltage operation, Neutrik connectors, and air-transport safe construction. Used on the 2004 Working Title Everest Expedition at 20,000 feet.
• Lamphead Kits Complete lighting kits combining lampheads, ballasts, lampstands, Click-Lock mounts, and Pelican flight cases for flexible single or multiple light setups on film and TV productions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40% increase in efficiency compared to traditional AC inverter solutions with the DC Driver for ARRI SkyPanel
• +1 more outcomes

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Technology focussed Yes

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Direct peers

• Blueshape: Blueshape designs professional battery packs and chargers for cinema and broadcast cameras. Their Granite and Cuboid series overlap directly with Cine Power's battery pack and charger products and target professional filmmakers and rental houses.
• Hawk-Woods: Hawk-Woods is a UK-based manufacturer of broadcast and cinema battery systems, chargers, and power accessories — a direct peer in product category, customer base (broadcast/cinema), and geography. Competes head-to-head with Cine Power in the portable power belt and on-camera battery segments.
• Anton/Bauer (Vitec / Videndum): Anton/Bauer is the longest-established and most recognized manufacturer of professional battery systems, chargers, and power solutions for cinema, broadcast, and mobile production — directly comparable to Cine Power's core battery-pack and belt business. Now part of Videndum, it sets the industry standard Cine Power competes against.
• IDX System Technology: IDX manufactures Li-ion batteries, chargers, and power systems for broadcast and cinematography cameras, directly overlapping Cine Power's HD Camera Batteries, battery belts, and charger product lines for the same professional film and broadcast customer base.
• Bebob: Bebob manufactures cinema camera batteries, chargers, and power accessories, including compact and high-capacity Li-ion packs. Direct overlap with Cine Power's HD Camera Batteries and charger product family for film production customers.
• PAG Ltd: PAG designs and manufactures professional camera batteries, chargers, and power accessories for broadcast and cinematography, with a UK heritage directly comparable to Cine Power. Their focus on ENG/EFP power overlaps Cine Power's primary broadcast and film segments.
• Core SWX: Core SWX designs and manufactures professional battery packs and chargers for cinema cameras, broadcast, and lighting — directly comparable in both product (camera batteries, power belts, chargers) and target customer (film production and rental houses).

Broad incumbents

• ARRI: ARRI is the dominant manufacturer of professional cinema cameras and lighting (including the SkyPanel LED series that Cine Power's DC Driver supports). It is a broader incumbent whose lighting products are powered by Cine Power's battery systems, making it both a customer/partner and a far larger incumbent in the same ecosystem.
• Kino Flo: Kino Flo is a well-established manufacturer of professional lighting fixtures for film and television production. It overlaps with Cine Power's lamphead product line as a broader incumbent serving the same cinema and broadcast lighting customer base.
• Litepanels (Videndum): Litepanels is a leading LED lighting manufacturer for broadcast, film, and photography, now part of Videndum. It is a broader incumbent whose LED fixtures can be powered by Cine Power's DC Driver and battery systems, operating in the same portable-lighting category for professional productions.

Market position

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Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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