Overview

Powervar, a subsidiary of AMETEK, Inc., makes power conditioners, transformer-based power quality equipment, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). The company is headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois, was founded in 1986, and joined AMETEK in 2013. It has an estimated 100 to 200 employees and serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and renewable-energy customers. In June 2026 it launched the FortaGrid 3-phase rackmount UPS, aimed at edge and distributed IT environments with limited space.

At a glance

What Powervar | Ametek makes

The company holds ISO 9001 certification and offers transformer-based power conditioners, low-impedance isolation transformers, and UPS systems, along with customized engineering services.

Certifications

Powervar | Ametek is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 9001 — powervar.com

Latest developments

• 2026-11-03 — Director, Sales Powervar Job Details | Ametek, Inc. (ametek.com)

• 2026-06-23 — Introducing FortaGrid™ A high-efficiency 3-phase rackmount UPS designed for today’s space-constrained, power-sensitive environments. | POWERVAR | AMETEK (linkedin.com)

• 2026-06-23 — Powervar Inc. (via Public) / AMETEK Powervar® Launches FortaGridTM 3-Phase Rackmount UPS for Edge and Distributed IT (publicnow.com)

• 2026-05-19 — SAM.gov (sam.gov)

• 2026-01-14 — Powering the Future with Intelligent Lithium Technology. | POWERVAR | AMETEK (linkedin.com)

• 2026-01-14 — Ametek Powervar 10kva Ups/conditioner - Bid Information - Energy, Department Of - Energy, Department Of - Ornl Ut-battelle Llc-doe Contractor | BidNet Direct (bidnetdirect.com)

Facilities

Powervar | Ametek is headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois. Public sources also reference these locations:

• Knightdale, North Carolina — powervar.com

• Lake Forest, Illinois — powervar.com

• Waukegan, Illinois — linkedin.com

Company details

Powervar is a wholly owned part of AMETEK, Inc. and has an estimated annual revenue band of $50 to $100 million, with facilities listed in Waukegan, Illinois, Lake Forest, Illinois, and Knightdale, North Carolina. Powervar | Ametek was founded in 1986, has an estimated 100-200 employees, and is headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 40 years in operation (founded 1986). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Powervar | Ametek make?

Powervar, a subsidiary of AMETEK, Inc., makes power conditioners, transformer-based power quality equipment, and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). The company is headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois, was founded in 1986, and joined AMETEK in 2013. It has an estimated 100 to 200 employees and serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and renewable-energy customers. In June 2026 it launched the FortaGrid 3-phase rackmount UPS, aimed at edge and distributed IT environments with limited space.

Where is Powervar | Ametek headquartered?

Powervar | Ametek is headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois (1450 S Lakeside Dr, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085).

When was Powervar | Ametek founded?

Powervar | Ametek was founded in 1986.

How big is Powervar | Ametek?

Powervar | Ametek has an estimated 100-200 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).

What certifications does Powervar | Ametek hold?

Powervar | Ametek lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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