Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Austin, Texas
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Since 1992
Active Power Inc. designs and manufactures battery-free flywheel uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and modular power infrastructure. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, was founded in 1992, and employs between 200 and 500 people. It is publicly traded under the ticker ACPW and is part of the Piller Power Systems group, a division of Langley Holdings plc. Its products serve data centers, healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, and other mission-critical operations. In June 2025, Piller announced support for Finland's AI infrastructure expansion with critical power protection.
Active Power Inc. at a glance
Revenue
45M
Employees
200-500
Founded
1992
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Ownership
Publicly traded (NASDAQ: ACPW)
Certifications
ISO 9001
Import activity
246
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Medical
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
246
Named foreign suppliers
26
Top origins
South Korea · Germany · Brazil · Belgium
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Active Power Inc..
What this tells a buyer
Active Power reported an annual revenue band of about $45 million and has operated its flywheel energy storage business since 1996.
The company holds ISO 9001 certification and offers flywheel UPS systems and modular infrastructure solutions that integrate critical power components into single units.
Active Power is a public company listed under ACPW and operates as part of the Piller Power Systems group within Langley Holdings plc.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & strong
34 years in operation (founded 1992).
Publicly listed; no distress event on record.
Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Active Power Inc. designs and manufactures battery-free flywheel uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and modular power infrastructure. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, was founded in 1992, and employs between 200 and 500 people. It is publicly traded under the ticker ACPW and is part of the Piller Power Systems group, a division of Langley Holdings plc. Its products serve data centers, healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, and other mission-critical operations. In June 2025, Piller announced support for Finland's AI infrastructure expansion with critical power protection.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1992 |
Headquarters | Austin, Texas |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | 45M |
Ownership | Publicly traded (NASDAQ: ACPW) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | ISO 9001 |
What Active Power Inc. makes
The company holds ISO 9001 certification and offers flywheel UPS systems and modular infrastructure solutions that integrate critical power components into single units.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Battery, Assembly, Stamping, Casting, Welding, Chassis, LED, Semiconductor (source: activepower.com).
Certifications
Active Power Inc. is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 9001 — activepower.com
Trade and customs footprint
Active Power reported an annual revenue band of about $45 million and has operated its flywheel energy storage business since 1996. US customs bill-of-lading records list 246 inbound shipments across 26 foreign suppliers, with top origins including South Korea · Germany · Brazil · Belgium.
Latest developments
2025-07-28 — When the Earth Moves - We Don’t. - Active Power (activepower.com)
2025-06-17 — Piller Supports Finland’s AI Infrastructure Expansion with Critical Power Protection - Active Power (activepower.com)
2025-06-17 — Piller Supports Finland’s AI Infrastructure Expansion with Critical Power Protection - Langley Holdings (langleyholdings.com)
2025-01-29 — Active Power Advances Sustainability at Austin Factory - Active Power (activepower.com)
Facilities
Active Power Inc. is headquartered in Austin, Texas. Public sources also reference these locations:
Finland — activepower.com
Germany — activepower.com
Austin, Texas — activepower.com
Company details
Active Power is a public company listed under ACPW and operates as part of the Piller Power Systems group within Langley Holdings plc. Active Power Inc. was founded in 1992, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 34 years in operation (founded 1992). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Active Power Inc. make?
Active Power Inc. designs and manufactures battery-free flywheel uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and modular power infrastructure. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, was founded in 1992, and employs between 200 and 500 people. It is publicly traded under the ticker ACPW and is part of the Piller Power Systems group, a division of Langley Holdings plc. Its products serve data centers, healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, and other mission-critical operations. In June 2025, Piller announced support for Finland's AI infrastructure expansion with critical power protection.
Where is Active Power Inc. headquartered?
Active Power Inc. is headquartered in Austin, Texas (2128 West Braker Lane, Austin, Texas, 78758).
When was Active Power Inc. founded?
Active Power Inc. was founded in 1992.
How big is Active Power Inc.?
Active Power Inc. has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the 45M range.
Is Active Power Inc. publicly traded?
Publicly traded (NASDAQ: ACPW). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does Active Power Inc. hold?
Active Power Inc. lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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