SIMPLO
SIMPLO Technology Co., Ltd. (新普科技股份有限公司) is a Taiwan-based, publicly listed battery module manufacturer and the world's largest notebook battery pack assembler, serving global OEMs in notebooks, handheld devices, energy storage, and AI data center backup.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersHsinchu, Taiwan
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What SIMPLO does
SIMPLO Technology Co., Ltd. (新普科技股份有限公司) is a Taiwan-based, publicly listed (ticker 6121) battery module manufacturer founded in April 1992 and headquartered in Hsinchu. It is the world's largest notebook (NB) battery module maker, producing over 200 million battery packs annually and supplying approximately one in three laptops globally. Its product portfolio spans Li-ion battery modules for notebooks, tablets, and handheld devices, energy storage systems (ESS), battery backup units (BBU) for data centers, and — since AS 9100 certification in November 2025 — aerospace battery modules.
SIMPLO firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SIMPLO
- Legal name
- 新普科技股份有限公司
- Website
- https://simplo.com.tw
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- SIMPLO Technology Co., Ltd. (新普科技股份有限公司) is a Taiwan-based, publicly listed battery module manufacturer and the world's largest notebook battery pack assembler, serving global OEMs in notebooks, handheld devices, energy storage, and AI data center backup.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SIMPLO industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Battery Modules and Energy Storage
- NAICS
- Battery Manufacturing (335910), Battery Manufacturing (33591)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI), Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Pack Electronics Manufacturing (EUAFABAJ), Batteries & Battery Packs (Rechargeable/Primary, Device-Specific Packs) (CRACATAG), Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Battery Electronics (IMAGAHAC)
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Where SIMPLO is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hsinchu
- HQ country
- Taiwan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices4 records
Markets served
SIMPLO business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Battery Module Sales (NB/IT): Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling lithium-ion battery modules primarily for notebook computers (NB), tablets, smartphones, and other IT devices. SIMPLO is the world's largest NB battery module manufacturer, supplying over 200 million battery packs annually.
- Mechatronics/Mechanical Components: One-stop manufacturing service covering mold design, injection molding, post-processing, and assembly for mechanical components. Includes plastic parts, die-cut products, patch products, and bus bar series.
- BBU (Battery Backup Unit) for Data Centers: Supply of battery backup units for AI data centers, assembling Samsung SDI cylindrical battery cells into BBUs for data center operators. Growing revenue stream driven by AI infrastructure buildout.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | No public pricing tiers available |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
SIMPLO product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SIMPLO designs and manufactures customized lithium-ion battery modules primarily for notebook computers, tablets, smartphones, and other IT/consumer electronics devices supplied to global OEMs (Dell, HP, Lenovo, Apple, Microsoft). The company also supplies BBU (Battery Backup Units) for AI data center operators (Meta, Amazon), ESS energy storage systems, and high-power batteries for light electric vehicles, with vertical integration from mold design and BMS development through assembly and in-house testing. SIMPLO is the world's largest notebook battery module manufacturer with over 200 million battery packs produced annually.
Product overview
SIMPLO (新普科技股份有限公司) is a global leader in lithium battery module manufacturing offering a comprehensive portfolio of battery solutions. The core offerings include: ESS Energy Storage Systems with custom BMS and AI-powered predictive analytics for grid and data center applications; IT Business battery modules for laptops, tablets, and smartphones; LEV High Power solutions for e-bikes; BBU (Backup Battery Units) for AI data centers; and a Mechanical Components Business providing precision parts. The company also operates a nationally certified testing laboratory. The portfolio spans from consumer electronics (IT) to industrial applications (energy storage, EVs, aerospace) with vertical integration through in-house component manufacturing and testing services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AES-KY: Subsidiary listed on Taiwan Stock Exchange (ticker 6781), focused on battery module manufacturing and high-power applications
- 太普动力新能源
Products and services
- ESS Energy Storage System (ESS 儲能系統)
Quantifiable outcome
- Global #1 market share in notebook battery modules, supplying over 200 million battery packs per year
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use SIMPLO
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
SIMPLO technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability1 record
Feature5 records
SIMPLO partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.
- Samsung SDIcoreSamsung SDI supplies cylindrical battery cells to SIMPLO, which assembles them into BBUs (Battery Backup Units) for AI data center operators including Meta and Amazon. This supply agreement connects a South Korean cell manufacturer with a Taiwan-based module assembler to serve the growing AI data center market. Samsung SDI's cylindrical battery production is rising sharply to meet demand from this partnership.
- Samsung SDIcoreSamsung SDI supplies high-power cylindrical battery cells to SIMPLO. The partnership positions both companies to capture growth in the AI data center market, where BBU cells face potential supply shortages due to demand outpacing supply.
- Industrial Technology研究院 (ITRI)supportingSIMPLO collaborated with Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) on large-scale energy storage system technology development and participated in multiple energy storage demonstration projects.
- UL SolutionssupportingSIMPLO's laboratory became Asia's first UL 2054 certification demonstration lab through UL audit in 2008. UL certification testing services include UL 2054/2056, IEC 61960/62133-2/60950-1/62368-1.
- TÜVsupportingSIMPLO obtained TÜV certification and authorization to conduct TÜV certification testing in-house in December 2003. TÜV testing services cover international safety standards.
- SGS TaiwansupportingSGS Taiwan conducted external verification of SIMPLO's lithium-ion battery module carbon footprint per ISO 14067:2018 standard, with verification statement obtained in September 2022.
- Dell, HP, Lenovo, Apple, MicrosoftcoreMajor global OEM customers for whom SIMPLO provides battery module solutions. SIMPLO provides Vendor Self-Verification (VSQ) test results directly to these customers, indicating deep integration into their supply chains.
- Taiwan Battery Association (臺灣電池協會)supportingSIMPLO's subsidiary Zhaopu (兆普) participated in the development of the Lithium-ion Secondary Battery Product Category Rules (PCR) in 2022, coordinated through the Taiwan Battery Association.
- Advanced Energy Solution Holding Co., Ltd. (AES-KY, 6781)coreAES-KY was established in Cayman Islands in January 2020 as a holding company for advanced energy solutions. Listed on Taiwan Stock Exchange in March 2021 (stock code 6781). AES-KY represents SIMPLO's advanced energy storage andLEV battery business segment.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves19 records
Expansion highlights6 records
SIMPLO competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- BYD: BYD is a vertically integrated battery and EV manufacturer with significant pack manufacturing scale. Although primarily known for EV batteries, it is a broad incumbent that competes with SIMPLO in adjacent energy storage and battery module applications.
- Samsung SDI: Samsung SDI is a major Korean battery cell and pack manufacturer and SIMPLO's strategic cell supplier for BBU production. While it cooperates with SIMPLO in AI data center BBUs, it is also a broader battery incumbent with extensive pack capabilities across EV, ESS, and IT applications.
- CATL: CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology) is the world's largest battery cell manufacturer with growing module and pack assembly capabilities. While its primary focus is EV cells, it competes with SIMPLO in ESS and increasingly in adjacent battery module markets.
- LG Energy Solution: LG Energy Solution is one of the world's largest battery manufacturers covering cells, modules, and packs for EVs, ESS, and consumer electronics. It is a broad incumbent that overlaps with SIMPLO in IT battery modules and competitive in adjacent ESS and EV pack assembly.
Emerging players
- EVE Energy: EVE Energy (亿纬锂能) is a Chinese battery manufacturer with strong positions in energy storage and battery backup applications. It is an emerging player in BBU for data centers and ESS, areas where SIMPLO is also expanding via Samsung SDI partnership.
Direct peers
- Advanced Energy Solution Holding (AES-KY): AES-KY (6781) is SIMPLO's own subsidiary listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, focused on advanced energy storage and LEV battery solutions. While structurally related, it operates as a distinct entity in adjacent battery markets and serves as a comparison point for SIMPLO's new energy business segment.
- Desay Battery: Desay Battery (德赛电池) is a Shenzhen-listed battery pack manufacturer that supplies battery packs for smartphones, laptops, and wearables to major OEMs. It competes directly with SIMPLO in IT/CE battery modules, particularly for handheld devices.
- Sunwoda Electronic: Sunwoda Electronic (欣旺达) is a Shenzhen-listed battery pack manufacturer that supplies lithium battery packs for consumer electronics, smartphones, IT devices, and EVs. It is a direct competitor in consumer electronics battery modules and increasingly in energy storage.
- Celxpert Energy: Celxpert Energy (加百裕工業) is a Taiwan-based battery pack manufacturer specializing in notebook, tablet, and IT/CE battery modules. It competes head-to-head with SIMPLO in the NB battery module market and is a near-twin in product offering and customer profile.
- Dynapack International Technology: Dynapack International Technology (順達科技) is a Taiwan-listed battery module manufacturer that is SIMPLO's closest direct competitor in notebook and tablet battery packs, supplying similar Tier-1 OEMs with comparable pack assembly capabilities. Its product portfolio and customer base overlap heavily with SIMPLO's IT business.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
SIMPLO social profiles
Digital presenceSIMPLO compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance8 records
SIMPLO financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
SIMPLO leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
SIMPLO subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries7 records
SIMPLO funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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SIMPLO M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments1 record
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Frequently asked questions about SIMPLO
What does SIMPLO do?
SIMPLO designs and manufactures customized lithium-ion battery modules primarily for notebook computers, tablets, smartphones, and other IT/consumer electronics devices supplied to global OEMs (Dell, HP, Lenovo, Apple, Microsoft). The company also supplies BBU (Battery Backup Units) for AI data center operators (Meta, Amazon), ESS energy storage systems, and high-power batteries for light electric vehicles, with vertical integration from mold design and BMS development through assembly and in-house testing. SIMPLO is the world's largest notebook battery module manufacturer with over 200 million battery packs produced annually.
Is SIMPLO a public or private company?
SIMPLO is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was SIMPLO founded?
SIMPLO was founded in 1992. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is SIMPLO based?
SIMPLO is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, in the Asia region.
How does SIMPLO make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Battery Module Sales (NB/IT) is the primary driver. The others are mechatronics/Mechanical Components and BBU (Battery Backup Unit) for Data Centers.
Who are SIMPLO's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are BYD, Samsung SDI, CATL and LG Energy Solution. EVE Energy is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Advanced Energy Solution Holding (AES-KY), Desay Battery, Sunwoda Electronic, Celxpert Energy and Dynapack International Technology.
Does SIMPLO have an API?
No public API is recorded for SIMPLO.
What industry is SIMPLO in?
SIMPLO's product category is Battery Modules and Energy Storage. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAHAB, Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly), with a secondary code of EUAFABAI, Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly. Its NAICS code is 335910 and its SIC code is 3600.