Singapore's Durapower Eyes U.S. Manufacturing to Fuel Global Expansion
- 28-Apr-2025 7:00 PM
- Journalist: Francis Stokes
Singaporean lithium-ion battery innovator, Durapower Technology (Singapore) Pvt Ltd, has announced its intent to establish a manufacturing presence in the United States as a key component of its global expansion strategy. The company, a well-established developer and manufacturer of lithium-based energy storage solutions, is actively seeking collaboration partners to bring this vision to fruition.
With over 15 years of experience serving the automotive, energy storage systems (ESS), and marine industries, Durapower boasts a significant global footprint spanning 25 countries across Europe and Asia. Their high-performance battery solutions have been successfully deployed in a wide array of applications, including hundreds of vehicles, vessels, and stationary storage systems, amassing over one billion electric kilometers driven with a strong safety record.
Durapower's expertise encompasses the entire battery lifecycle, from in-house technology research and proprietary manufacturing know-how to establishing international collaborations focused on developing scalable and sustainable batteries for the circular economy. The company's battery solutions are engineered for high performance, long life, and safe operation, catering to four key market segments:
• E-mobility: Focusing on battery solutions for last-mile delivery fleets and commercial vehicles such as buses and trucks.
• Specialty: Addressing the power needs of industrial equipment, port electrification, heavy vehicles, and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).
• Marine: Providing modular battery systems for all types and sizes of maritime vessels, including solutions for retrofitting diesel-powered vessels to electric propulsion.
• Stationary: Offering a range of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for various applications.
Kelvin Lim, Chief Executive Officer of Durapower Group, expressed his optimism about the company's U.S. ambitions. "With our strong expertise in battery technology and rich portfolio of products and services, we believe that now is the right time to start planning our foray into the U.S market," he stated. "The U.S. market is an important market that may present abundant opportunities for our future growth plan, and we look forward to exploring local partnerships in the U.S. and expanding Durapower's global manufacturing footprint and product presence."
Beyond its core battery technology, Durapower is also driving innovation through its DP Pulse digital solution. This cutting-edge remote battery monitoring system leverages revolutionary machine learning models and big data analytics to enhance customer use cases by providing improved battery health visibility and enabling predictive maintenance, ultimately leading to higher uptime and greater peace of mind for operators.
Durapower's strategic move to explore U.S. manufacturing underscores the growing global demand for advanced lithium-ion battery solutions and the company's commitment to playing a significant role in the transition towards cleaner energy and transportation.