Seine Batteriesysteme

What Seine Batteriesysteme does

Seine Batteriesysteme (legally Albert Seine GmbH) is a privately held German specialty distributor and value-added integrator of industrial battery systems and charging technology, headquartered in Dülmen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Founded in 1982 by Albert Seine and led since 2023 by Saredin Seine as CEO, the company serves intralogistics operators (forklifts, AGVs, industrial trucks), hazardous-environment industries (chemical, oil/gas, mining, tunnel construction via ATEX-certified Ex-Schutz products), inland waterway transport, stationary/UPS applications, and residential and commercial PV customers with energy storage solutions.

The core technology stack spans lead-acid traction batteries (SEINE Plus, Quantum, Dynamic, Plus PSQ with square tubular plates), gel batteries (PzV/PzVB), lithium-ion traction batteries, stationary lead-acid cells (OPzS, TOPzS, OGi, OPzV), and a modular lithium ESS portfolio (e.storage FAMILY and Elite series, 5-160 kWh). Charging technology includes in-house SEINE HF chargers (S-Master, S-Level, S-Level Mini, S-Core), 50Hz conventional chargers, onboard and workshop units, plus Fronius-branded Selectiva 4.0, Acctiva, and Energy Hub products distributed via a 2020 service partnership. Software/digital layers include the SEINE Protect IoT BMS (GSM-connected, cloud-platform analytics) and e.balance EMS (algorithmic consumption forecasting and dynamic tariff optimization), alongside the bfs Aquamatik water-filling system standard on 98% of deliveries and EUW electrolyte circulation. ATEX, DGUV V3, and VDE 0701/02 certifications underpin regulatory compliance.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct sales (quote-based, multi-year B2B contracts) of battery hardware, charging equipment, and ESS hardware, complemented by professional services (maintenance, repairs, refurbishment, ATEX/DGUV/VDE compliance testing, training), recurring battery and charger rental income, and remote monitoring subscriptions via SEINE Protect. Distribution is sales-led and regionally concentrated: customer engagement runs through the Dülmen HQ, a website inquiry form, field sales for intralogistics and industrial accounts, and mobile service technicians covering the Münsterland and Ruhrgebiet regions. The company employs approximately 35-40 staff across sales, service, assembly/warehouse, and a small Entwicklung & Innovation team, and operates with a partner network spanning TAB (long-standing since 1985), Fronius, bfs, PRAMAC, Axima Power, and AiB Kunstmann.

Name

Seine Batteriesysteme

Legal name

Albert Seine GmbH

Website

https://seine-batterien.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Seine Batteriesysteme (Albert Seine GmbH) is a German specialty distributor and integrator of industrial battery systems, charging technology, and lithium energy storage solutions serving intralogistics, hazardous-environment, inland shipping, and residential PV customers from its Dülmen headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Battery Systems

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Battery Manufacturing (335910)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Material Handling & Warehouse Charging (forklift/AGV chargers, battery swapping) (IMAGAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB), EV & Fleet Charging Equipment (AC/DC chargers, depot charging systems) (IMAGAHAF), EV & Hybrid Battery Service, Diagnostics & Reconditioning (TLAKAMAA), Compliance, EPR & Battery Passport Services (Regulatory Reporting, Traceability, Audits) (EUAFACAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial battery systems
• Traction batteries
• Charging technology
• Energy storage solutions
• Battery maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dülmen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Battery Sales: Sale of traction batteries (SEINE Plus, SEINE Dynamic, SEINE Li-Ion, Ex-Schutz), stationary batteries (OPzS, OGi, OPzV, TOPzS), and starter batteries (TAB Polar, TAB Magic, TAB AGM, TAB EFB). Includes new, used, and refurbished batteries.
2. Charging Equipment: Sale of battery chargers including 50Hz chargers, high-frequency chargers (S-Master, S-Level, S-Level Mini, S-Core), onboard chargers, workshop chargers, and Fronius products.
3. Service and Maintenance: Comprehensive service including maintenance, repairs, refurbishment, and inspection services for batteries and charging equipment. Includes SEINE Protect monitoring service and training programs.
4. Battery Rental: Short-term and long-term rental of batteries and charging equipment for flexible capacity needs, seasonal fluctuations, or interim replacement during repairs.
5. Energy Storage Systems: ESS solutions including home storage (e.storage FAMILY), commercial storage, and industrial container storage systems with integrated inverters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Seine Batteriesysteme (Albert Seine GmbH) is a German manufacturer and distributor of industrial battery systems, charging technology, and energy storage solutions for intralogistics and renewable energy applications. The company sells traction batteries (lead-acid, lithium-ion, gel, explosion-protected), stationary batteries, modular lithium-based home and commercial energy storage systems, and a tiered range of battery chargers (50Hz and high-frequency), complemented by IoT battery monitoring, energy management software, and full-service maintenance, repair, and rental offerings.

Product overview

Seine Batteriesysteme (Albert Seine GmbH) is a German battery systems and charging technology company serving industrial intralogistics and renewable energy sectors for over 40 years. The product portfolio is organized around four core pillars: (1) Traction batteries — lead-acid (SEINE Plus, SEINE Quantum, SEINE Dynamic), lithium-ion (SEINE Li-Ion), explosion-protected (SEINE Ex-Schutz), gel (SEINE PzV/PzVB), and square-tube high-performance (SEINE Plus PSQ) batteries, plus TAB-branded starter and small traction batteries; (2) Stationary batteries — OPzS, TOPzS, OGi, OPzV, and UPS types for fixed power, telecom, solar, and backup applications; (3) Energy storage systems (ESS) — modular lithium-based home and commercial/industrial storage (e.storage FAMILY and Elite series) integrated with TAB hybrid inverters and the e.balance energy management platform; (4) Charging technology — a tiered range of battery chargers including 50Hz conventional, high-frequency (SEINE S-Master, S-Level, S-Level Mini, S-Core), onboard, workshop, and Fronius-branded chargers (Selectiva 4.0, Acctiva, Energy Hub). These are complemented by support services including SEINE Protect IoT monitoring, electrolyte circulation (EUW), water filling systems (Aquamatik, AquaControl, Aqua-Trolley), water treatment, connectors/cables, maintenance, repair, battery rental, and training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SEINE Plus: Premium traction batteries with high capacity and long lifespan for industrial vehicles like forklifts and electric vehicles
• SEINE Dynamic
• SEINE Quantum
• SEINE Li-Ion
• SEINE Ex-Schutz
• SEINE Protect
• SEINE ESS FAMILY
• S-Master
• S-Level
• S-Core
• e.storage FAMILY
• e.balance

Products and services

• SEINE Plus Premium lead-acid traction battery (PzS type) with high capacity and long lifecycle (1,500 cycles), designed for electric industrial vehicles including forklifts and transport vehicles; available with optional electrolyte circulation (EUW).
• SEINE Quantum High-performance lead-acid traction battery positioned as a premium workhorse for multi-shift operations in demanding industrial environments.
• SEINE Dynamic Cost-effective lead-acid traction battery for single-shift and two-shift operations, offering quality at an attractive price point for standard industrial use.
• SEINE Li-Ion Lithium-ion traction battery for electric vehicles with short charging intervals, maintenance-free operation, constant power output, and significant energy savings; suitable for multi-shift operations with opportunity charging.
• SEINE Ex-Schutz ATEX-certified explosion-protected traction battery for hazardous environments such as chemical plants, oil/gas production, tunnel construction, and mining; features special connectors, mechanical covers, and protective troughs.
• SEINE Plus - PSQ High-performance lead-acid traction battery with square tubular plates instead of round tubes, enabling higher active electrolyte density, greater capacity, longer runtime, and more robust plates compared to standard round-tube batteries.
• SEINE PzV/PzVB Gel-Batterien Maintenance-free gel-type traction batteries using sealed cells with electrolyte bound in gel; designed for light-to-medium applications including hand pallet trucks, cleaning machines, and food/pharmaceutical industry environments.
• TAB Motion Small Traction Batteries Small traction batteries from TAB Motion series available in AGM, Gel, PzS, or lithium variants; includes models for electric vehicles, wheelchairs, golf carts, RVs, and cleaning machines.
• Refurbished Used Batteries Refurbished second-hand traction batteries that have been technically overhauled and comprehensively tested; offered with one-year warranty as a cost-effective alternative for applications where new batteries are not required.
• TAB Starter Batteries Starter batteries for passenger vehicles and commercial trucks, including conventional lead-acid, enhanced flooded battery (EFB), and AGM variants for start-stop applications; available in PKW and LKW versions.
• Stationary Batteries (OPzS / TOPzS / OGi / OPzV / UPS) Stationary lead-acid batteries for fixed power supply applications including telecom, IT, emergency lighting, alarm systems, PV/solar installations, and UPS/Uninterruptible Power Supply systems; available in tubular plate (OPzS), flat plate (OGi), and valve-regulated (OPzV) designs.
• Inland Shipping Batteries Ship batteries for inland waterway vessels providing up to 1,000 Ah nominal capacity; designed to stabilize on-board electrical networks as autonomous island systems, supplying power during engine stops or failures for cargo ships, passenger vessels, and ferries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 95% charging efficiency with HF chargers, reducing energy costs and extending battery life
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FroniuscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Service partnership established in 2020. Fronius is a leading Austrian manufacturer of intelligent charging technology with over 75 years of experience. SEINE offers the full Fronius range including Selectiva 4.0, Acctiva, and Energy Hub products.
• TAB BatteriescoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing partnership since 1985. TAB is a major European manufacturer of industrial batteries. SEINE offers TAB products including e.storage home storage systems, TAB Motion small traction batteries, and TAB starter batteries (Polar, Magic, AGM, EFB).
• bfs (Batterie Füllungs Systeme)coreTechnology or Integrationbfs is a leading manufacturer of battery water filling systems. SEINE includes bfs Aquamatik automatic water filling systems as standard on 98% of delivered batteries.
• PRAMACminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPRAMAC is a worldwide leading manufacturer of battery storage solutions, mobile power generators, and material handling equipment.
• Axima PowerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAxima Power provides power solutions and is listed as a partner on SEINE's partner page.
• AiB KunstmannminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAiB Kunstmann Reserve GmbH is a partner for battery storage solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• EnerSys: Global leader in industrial battery solutions including motive power (forklift traction), stationary, and rail batteries with a comprehensive charging portfolio. Directly competes with SEINE in traction and charging but operates at multinational scale with broader chemistry and product range.
• Webasto: German automotive supplier with a charging and energy management portfolio including EV charging solutions, industrial chargers, and battery systems. Overlaps with SEINE on the industrial battery and charging side, but as part of a much broader automotive portfolio.
• Exide Technologies: European-headquartered battery manufacturer offering lead-acid and lithium traction, stationary, and automotive batteries. Overlaps with SEINE across forklift traction, stationary ESS, and starter batteries, but with far broader geographic and product reach.

Direct peers

• Senec: German residential energy storage specialist offering home battery systems integrated with PV inverters. Comparable to SEINE's e.storage FAMILY and e.balance EMS offerings targeting the same German Energiewende-driven residential storage market.
• TAB Batteries: Slovenian industrial battery manufacturer and SEINE's long-standing technology partner since 1985; produces traction, stationary, and starter batteries that SEINE sells under its own and TAB brands. Comparable in product lines and European industrial customer focus.
• Sonnen: German residential and small-commercial energy storage company offering lithium-based home battery systems. Directly comparable to SEINE's e.storage FAMILY and Elite ESS product lines serving German homeowners with PV installations.
• Hoppecke: Germany-based industrial battery manufacturer specializing in lead-acid traction, lithium-ion, and stationary battery systems for material handling, rail, and mining. Highly comparable to SEINE in product categories, customer base (intralogistics), and German market focus, though at significantly larger scale.
• Fronius: Austrian manufacturer of intelligent battery charging technology and energy solutions; service partner of SEINE since 2020. Directly comparable in the charging technology product line (Selectiva 4.0, Acctiva, Energy Hub) and increasingly in ESS-adjacent offerings.

Regional players

• Trojan Battery Company: US-headquartered manufacturer of deep-cycle lead-acid and lithium batteries for industrial, motive power, and renewable energy applications. Comparable product portfolio (industrial traction and stationary batteries), but primarily serves North American markets rather than competing directly in Germany.

Emerging players

• RCT Power: German manufacturer of hybrid inverters and lithium-based energy storage systems for residential and commercial applications. Comparable in the e.storage / e.balance product category, with partial overlap on inverter compatibility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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