What APT - Advanced Power Technologies does

APT - Advanced Power Technologies is a Lafayette, Indiana-based manufacturer of custom-engineered low and medium voltage switchgear and power control systems, founded in 1994 (per the company's own timeline; firmographic data also references 1999) with a stated workforce of approximately 16 employees. The company designs and builds UL-listed and ANSI/IEEE-compliant switchgear across voltage classes from 208V to 38kV, including metal-enclosed, metal-clad, and the ultra-compact FAC-Series front-access switchgear; automatic and manual transfer switchboards; generator paralleling switchgear; and IEEE 1547 utility intertie systems. Proprietary technology includes the APTView SCADA/HMI platform for remote monitoring and the MCP-Series master control panel built around an APT-developed industrial computer, with integration into Building Automation Systems via MODBUS TCP/IP. Supporting products include the ArcCrypt arc-resistant series, GenProtectM generator output protection, the PwrHouse walk-in electrical house, and the PwrContainer rapid-deployment ISO container module.

APT operates a 100% in-house, U.S.-based, vertically integrated manufacturing model covering metal fabrication, copper work, and electrical insulation, and is an OEM technology partner with Square D (Schneider Electric), ABB, Eaton/Cutler Hammer, and LG, integrating those vendors' components into APT's switchgear lineups. The portfolio also includes UL 508/508A industrial control panels, the PowerAdvisor annunciator, PwrSense revenue-grade metering, MotorGo motor starters, the CCI Caterpillar communications integrator, the ImmEdiStop remote e-stop, and the iBC intelligent battery charger.

The commercial model is built on quote-based, project-engineered sales with multi-year contract cadences to enterprise customers across at least twelve verticals: utilities and power generation, data centers, healthcare, water and wastewater, education, manufacturing, renewable energy, mining/oil & gas, government and defense, transportation infrastructure, agriculture, and commercial buildings. Distribution is primarily direct field sales with a supplementary contractor pricing and certified dealer network, augmented by full turnkey engineering, commissioning, startup, training, and long-term maintenance contracts. Marketing is largely technical and digital: a website with detailed product pages, an Advanced Power Blog, technical white papers on IEEE 1547 and distributed generation, and social media presence on Facebook and LinkedIn. No named customer logos, management team bios, revenue figures, funding rounds, or M&A activity are disclosed in the available source material.

Name

APT - Advanced Power Technologies

Legal name

Advanced Power Technologies

Website

https://apt-power.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

APT is a Lafayette, Indiana-based custom-engineered manufacturer of low and medium voltage switchgear (208V to 38kV) with proprietary APTView SCADA and MCP control systems. The firm serves utilities, data centers, healthcare, manufacturing, and renewable energy customers via direct project-based sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Distribution Switchgear

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Turnkey distribution buildouts (feeders, reclosers, capacitor banks, line extensions) (EUADAKAK)

Keywords

• Medium voltage switchgear
• Low voltage switchboards
• Automatic transfer switches
• Paralleling switchgear
• Custom power distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Switchgear Hardware Sales: Custom-engineered low and medium voltage switchgear products including metal-enclosed, metal-clad, front-access compact switchgear, automatic transfer switchgear, paralleling switchgear, load transfer switchgear, and distribution switchgear. Products are quote-based, custom-engineered solutions.
2. Professional Services: Engineering services including consultation, project assessment, on-site evaluation, load study, power quality studies, construction drawings, system commissioning, startup and training, field service, upgrades and retrofits.
3. Switchgear Accessories and Kits: Station battery systems, battery chargers, mechanical lugs, circuit breaker lift carts, PLC upgrade kits, custom enclosures, bus bar kits, and replacement parts.
4. Industrial Control Panels: UL 508/508A industrial control panels for motor control, energy measurement, relaying, metering, communications, monitoring, and annunciation applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

APT (Advanced Power Technologies) is a U.S. manufacturer of custom-engineered switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, and power control systems for medium and low voltage applications. Products are designed and fabricated to client specifications and integrate with the company's proprietary APTView SCADA monitoring platform, complemented by turnkey installation, commissioning, and 24/7 field service.

Product overview

APT - Advanced Power Technologies is a manufacturer of custom-engineered low and medium voltage switchgear and power control systems based in Lafayette, Indiana. The product portfolio includes multiple medium voltage switchgear series (MEX, MED, MEA, FAC, 15A) ranging from 2.4kV to 38kV with vacuum circuit breaker and load interrupter technologies, automatic and manual transfer switchgear for power source switching, paralleling switchgear for generator synchronization, and master control systems with APTView SCADA for remote monitoring. Low voltage offerings encompass circuit breaker-based transfer switchboards, generator quick connection systems, and industrial control panels. Supporting products include battery systems, electrical house enclosures, containerized deployment modules, and protective accessories. The complete portfolio serves utilities, data centers, healthcare, water/wastewater, manufacturing, and renewable energy sectors with UL-listed and ANSI-compliant products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• APTView: Remote SCADA system and Human Machine Interface (HMI) for monitoring and controlling APT and third-party switchgear equipment.
• MCP-Series
• PwrHouse
• PwrContainer

Products and services

• Medium Voltage Switchgear

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Square D (Schneider Electric)coreTechnology or IntegrationAPT is an OEM partner incorporating Square D components into their high-performance low voltage and medium voltage switchgear products. Square D is a brand of Schneider Electric.
• ABBcoreTechnology or IntegrationAPT is an OEM partner incorporating ABB components into their switchgear products. ABB is a global technology company specializing in power and automation technologies.
• Eaton/Cutler HammercoreTechnology or IntegrationAPT is an OEM partner incorporating Eaton/Cutler Hammer components into their high-performance switchgear products. Eaton is a power management company.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Russelectric (Siemens): Russelectric, now part of Siemens, manufactures power control systems, paralleling switchgear, and automatic transfer switches for healthcare, data center, and utility customers. It competes directly with APT's paralleling switchgear and master control panel product lines.
• Myers Power Products: Myers Power Products is a custom manufacturer of low and medium voltage switchgear, switchboards, and power distribution centers serving industrial, commercial, and utility customers. Myers is a direct competitor to APT in the custom-engineered switchgear niche.
• Powell Industries: Powell Industries is a U.S.-based custom-engineered manufacturer of medium voltage switchgear and power control systems focused on utilities, oil & gas, and industrial customers. Powell is the closest public-market analog to APT in terms of custom-engineered scope, vertical integrat
• ASCO Power Technologies (Schneider Electric): ASCO Power Technologies, a Schneider Electric brand, is a leading manufacturer of automatic transfer switches and power control solutions. ASCO competes with APT's transfer switchgear and SBU-Series product lines in data center and healthcare critical power applications.
• Industrial Electric Mfg (IEM): IEM is a U.S.-based custom manufacturer of switchgear, switchboards, and power distribution equipment serving data centers, utilities, and industrial customers. IEM is a direct competitor to APT in the custom-engineered switchgear market with a similar customer base.

Others

• Katolight (Caterpillar): Caterpillar's Katolight generator systems business bundles paralleling switchgear with generator packages for mission-critical applications. While Caterpillar is adjacent (generators) rather than a pure switchgear competitor, its integrated switchgear offerings compete with APT's paralleling switchgear product line in data center and healthcare deployments.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric (Square D): Schneider Electric's Square D brand is a leading manufacturer of medium voltage switchgear, switchboards, and transfer switches. APT is an OEM partner incorporating Square D components, and Schneider competes directly with APT in data center, healthcare, and utility customer segments while offering a much broader portfolio.
• ABB: ABB is a global technology company specializing in power and automation, with a substantial switchgear and power distribution product line. APT is an OEM partner incorporating ABB components, and ABB competes directly with APT in medium voltage switchgear for utility, industrial, and renewable applications.
• Eaton: Eaton is a global power management company that manufactures low and medium voltage switchgear, transfer switches, and paralleling switchgear across its full product portfolio. APT is an OEM partner incorporating Eaton/Cutler Hammer components, and Eaton competes with APT in the same industrial and utility end markets at much larger scale.
• Siemens: Siemens manufactures medium and low voltage switchgear, transfer switches, and SCADA systems (e.g., SICAM) serving utilities, data centers, and industrial customers. Siemens overlaps directly with APT's product portfolio while operating at significantly larger scale and global footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100084490789829
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/advanced-power-technologies-inc-

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about APT - Advanced Power Technologies