Battery-Kutter GmbH & Co. KG

What Battery-Kutter GmbH & Co. KG does

Battery-Kutter GmbH & Co. KG is a German family-owned B2B distributor and developer of industrial batteries, accumulators, and custom battery packs, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Norderstedt near Hamburg. The company operates alongside sister company Wamtechnik in Poland (60 engineers, one of Europe's top 5 battery pack manufacturers) to deliver lead-acid (AGM, Gel, Pure Lead), lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4), NiCd, and NiMH products under its own brands SUN Battery, SSB Battery, and LiBrick, alongside third-party brands including Exide, Yuasa, Panasonic, Tadiran, CSB, Fiamm, Hawker, and Intact. Its largest VdS-certified battery warehouse in Germany, ISO 9001/14001 certifications, and Topcharging service (up to 3,500 batteries/day) anchor a proposition focused on VdS-approved batteries for hazard detection, RWA, emergency lighting, and UPS applications.

The business serves 5,000+ customers across emergency power and UPS, safety and security systems, telecommunications, renewable energy, intralogistics, micro-mobility, and medical technology — with named relationships including Siemens AG, INOTEC Sicherheitstechnik, Lautsprecher Teufel, Notstromtechnik Clasen, and ASSKEA medical. Custom battery pack development, integrated battery management systems, and CAN-bus communication variants are offered through Wamtechnik's engineering operation, while group sales reach customers via five independent German warehouses, an online B2B shop requiring registration, and four knowledge centers in Hamburg, Warsaw, Athens, and Hong Kong. Pricing is not publicly listed; the model is registration-based B2B with personalized quotation and multi-year contracts typical of safety-critical industrial supply.

The company generated combined group revenue of 125 million EUR and has been ranked by FOCUS and STATISTA among Germany's fastest-growing companies for six consecutive years (2019-2024+). It remains under family ownership in its second generation, with no disclosed external investment, funding rounds, or institutional shareholders.

Name

Battery-Kutter GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

Battery-Kutter GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://battery-kutter.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Battery-Kutter is a German family-owned B2B distributor and developer of industrial batteries and custom battery packs, supplying VdS-certified lead-acid and LiFePO4 products to 5,000+ customers across UPS, safety, telecommunications, renewable energy, intralogistics, and medical applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Battery Distribution

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Battery Manufacturing (335910)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH) (IMAGAHAA), Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Battery Electronics (IMAGAHAC), Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI), Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Pack Electronics Manufacturing (EUAFABAJ), Battery Packs & Energy Storage for Micromobility Manufacturing (IMACAOAE)

Keywords

• Industrial battery distribution
• Battery pack manufacturing
• UPS backup power
• Lithium iron phosphate batteries
• Lead-acid battery supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Norderstedt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Battery and Accumulator Products: Sales of batteries, accumulators, and battery packs including lead-acid (AGM, Gel, Pure Lead), lithium, and custom battery packs through own brands (SUN Battery, SSB Battery, LiBrick) and third-party brands.
2. Consulting Services: Expert consulting services with focus on optimal customer solutions. Core competency emphasized on company website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Battery-Kutter GmbH & Co. KG is a German B2B distributor and developer of industrial batteries, accumulators, and battery packs. The company sells its own brands (SUN Battery, SSB Battery, LiBrick) covering lead-acid (AGM, Gel, Pure Lead) and LiFePO4 lithium technologies, alongside third-party brands (Exide, Panasonic, Yuasa, Hawker, Tadiran, CSB, Fiamm). It also offers custom battery pack development through sister company Wamtechnik in Poland, serving applications in emergency power, fire alarm systems, telecommunications, wind power, medical technology, and intralogistics.

Product overview

Battery-Kutter is a B2B distributor and developer of batteries, accumulators, and battery packs. The product portfolio centers on three own brands: SUN Battery (AGM lead-acid batteries with VdS certification for safety applications), SSB Battery (lead-acid including high-rate SBL-HR Xtreme series for USV/emergency power), and LiBrick (LiFePO4 lithium batteries in Standard, UPS, and BESS variants). The company also distributes third-party brands (Exide, Yuasa, Panasonic, Hawker, Tadiran, CSB, Fiamm) and offers custom battery pack development through sister company Wamtechnik. Products span lead-acid technologies (AGM, Gel, Pure Lead), lithium (LiFePO4), and industrial battery packs, serving applications in energy storage, telecommunications, wind power, emergency lighting, fire alarm systems, RWA, USV/backup power, and intralogistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SUN Battery: Own brand offering VdS-approved AGM batteries for applications such as hazard detection systems.
• SSB Battery
• LiBrick

Products and services

• SUN Battery Own brand of VdS-approved AGM lead-acid batteries for safety-critical applications such as fire alarm systems, smoke and heat extraction (RWA) systems, and telecommunications. Includes Front Terminal (FT) and Standard series.
• SSB Battery Own brand specializing in short discharge times for high-current UPS applications and long autonomy for emergency lighting. Includes SBL series for standard applications, SBL-HR Xtreme for high-rate UPS, and Pure Lead Power (PLP) series using TPPL technology.
• LiBrick Standard Own-brand Lithium-Eisen-Phosphat (LiFePO4) batteries in standard lead-acid form factor with ABS-V0 housing, featuring integrated BMS protection and CAN communication interface on selected models. Designed for UPS, energy storage, and industrial applications.
• LiBrick UPS LiFePO4 battery series specifically designed for UPS applications, offering reliable backup power with lithium technology advantages.
• LiBrick BESS Battery Energy Storage System using LiFePO4 technology for larger-scale energy storage applications.
• Blei-Vlies-Akku (AGM-Batterien) Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) lead-acid batteries offering high cycle life, maintenance-free operation, and leak-proof design for various industrial applications.
• Blei-Gel-Akku (GEL) Lead-gel batteries providing deep discharge capability and maintenance-free operation for stationary applications.
• Reinblei-Akku (Pure Lead) Pure lead batteries with TPPL (Thin Plate Pure Lead) technology offering extended life and high performance for demanding applications.
• Kundenspezifische Akkupacks (Custom Battery Packs) Custom battery pack design, development, and manufacturing including custom electronics, design, and packaging for various markets. Developed in partnership with sister company Wamtechnik in Poland, one of Europe's top 5 battery pack manufacturers.
• Power Packs Custom power packs developed for specific industrial applications, leveraging Wamtechnik's engineering capabilities.
• NiCd/NiMH Akkupacks Nickel-Cadmium and Nickel-Metal Hydride battery packs for industrial applications requiring robust performance.
• Knopfzellen (Button Cells) Button cells including Zinc-Air, Silver oxide, Alkaline-Manganese (LR), and Lithium (CR) variants for small electronic devices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Topcharging service can handle up to 3500 batteries per day
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WamtechnikcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company in Poland belonging to the Battery-Kutter Group. One of the top 5 European battery pack manufacturers and one of the most modern and technically best facilities in Europe. Handles custom battery pack development, BMS, and power packs with 60 engineers.
• SUN BatterycoreOthersProprietary brand offering high-quality VdS-approved AGM batteries for safety-critical applications. Part of company's own brand portfolio.
• SSB BatterycoreOthersProprietary brand specializing in short discharge times for high-current UPS applications and long autonomy for emergency lighting.
• LiBrickcoreOthersProprietary LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) brand offering safe, high-performance batteries with integrated BMS and CAN communication interface.
• ExideminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party brand partnership for Exide Sprinter series batteries. Distributed through Battery-Kutter's online shop.
• PanasonicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party brand partnership for Panasonic batteries. Distributed through Battery-Kutter's online shop.
• YuasaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party brand partnership for Yuasa batteries. Distributed through Battery-Kutter's online shop.
• Tadiran BatteriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party brand partnership. Distributed through Battery-Kutter's online shop.
• CSB BatteryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party brand partnership. Distributed through Battery-Kutter's online shop.
• FiammminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party brand partnership. Distributed through Battery-Kutter's online shop.
• IntactminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party brand partnership. Distributed through Battery-Kutter's online shop.
• HawkerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party brand partnership. Distributed through Battery-Kutter's online shop.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• EnerSys: US-headquartered global industrial battery manufacturer with extensive European operations producing reserve power, motive power, and lithium-ion solutions. Comparable for backup power, UPS, and telecom battery products overlapping with Battery-Kutter's core segments, though EnerSys is far larger and globally diversified.
• Saft (TotalEnergies): French industrial battery specialist (owned by TotalEnergies) manufacturing advanced nickel and lithium batteries for aerospace, defense, telecom, and energy storage. Comparable for industrial lithium pack, BMS, and BESS offerings, though Saft operates at much larger scale and serves more demanding end markets.
• FIAMM Energy Technology: Italian-headquartered global battery manufacturer producing automotive, industrial, and reserve power batteries including AGM and lithium technologies. Comparable for industrial stationary/UPS and reserve power products, and one of the third-party brands distributed by Battery-Kutter.
• Yuasa (GS Yuasa): Japanese battery manufacturer with European industrial battery operations covering standby power, UPS, and security applications. Comparable as a third-party brand distributed by Battery-Kutter and as a global industrial battery competitor in safety/UPS/telecom segments.
• Exide Technologies: Global battery manufacturer producing automotive and industrial lead-acid batteries, including the GNB/Sonnenschein and Sprinter brands distributed by Battery-Kutter. Overlaps directly in industrial battery chemistries and the third-party brands Battery-Kutter resells, representing both a partner and a competitor in stationary/UPS markets.

Direct peers

• Tadiran Batteries: Specialist industrial lithium battery manufacturer (German/Israeli operations) producing primary lithium cells, lithium-ion packs, and BMS-integrated solutions for IoT, security, and industrial applications. Highly comparable as a niche industrial battery specialist with custom pack capabilities serving similar safety-critical verticals.
• Akkuplanet / Akkuteam: German B2B battery distributor and pack assembler (Akkuteam Energie GmbH) operating in similar industrial battery markets with custom pack development and broad chemistry portfolio. Comparable as a German-speaking B2B battery specialist competing for similar OEM and UPS customers.
• Banner Batterien: Austrian battery manufacturer with strong German market presence producing starter, industrial, and traction batteries. Comparable as a Central European branded battery manufacturer distributing through B2B channels and serving OEM and replacement markets.
• Hoppecke Batterien: German-headquartered industrial battery manufacturer specializing in lead-acid (AGM, Gel, Pure Lead) and lithium batteries for traction, UPS, and rail applications. Most directly comparable as a German industrial battery specialist serving similar safety/UPS/rail segments with multi-chemistry product lines.

Emerging players

• Effekta Regeltechnik: German UPS and battery system manufacturer producing inverters, UPS devices, and integrated battery backup solutions for IT, industrial, and renewable applications. Comparable for the UPS/battery backup system integration angle that complements Battery-Kutter's LiBrick BESS and LiBrick UPS offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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