Expansion in EV charging solutions for ZAPI GROUP through acquisition of Stercom Power Solutions
In a strategic move to address the growing demand for advanced electrification technologies, Italian company ZAPI GROUP has acquired a majority stake in Stercom Power Solutions, a Germany-based provider of intelligent charging and energy storage systems.
This acquisition significantly expands ZAPI GROUP’s technical capabilities in high-voltage on-board charging and energy storage systems, especially for electric vehicles and industrial applications. With Stercom’s advanced technologies for intelligent charging and energy storage targeted at electric mobility and industrial energy systems, ZAPI GROUP can now offer a more comprehensive portfolio beyond its existing offerings of motion controllers, electric motors, and high-frequency battery chargers for electric and hybrid vehicles.
Key enhancements from the acquisition include an expanded product portfolio covering advanced charging solutions and energy storage systems specifically for electric vehicles and industrial applications. This strengthens ZAPI GROUP’s ability to deliver next-generation high-voltage on-board charging, addressing critical demands in electric drive applications.
Moreover, the acquisition reinforces ZAPI GROUP’s position as a leader in electric drive systems and industrial automation, supporting accelerated innovation and providing more comprehensive electric mobility solutions to the market.
Despite the acquisition, Stercom Power Solutions will continue to operate independently in Bavaria, Germany, ensuring continuity of its innovative products while aligning with ZAPI GROUP’s strategic growth.
According to Giannino Zanichelli, founder and owner of ZAPI GROUP, the acquisition of Stercom Power Solutions is an important milestone in their growth strategy. He emphasized that this move positions ZAPI GROUP to better meet the accelerating demand for advanced electrification technologies in electric vehicle charging and industrial energy management.
The addition of Stercom Power Solutions' innovative product portfolio will help drive continued growth for ZAPI GROUP. Moreover, the talented team from Stercom Power Solutions will also contribute to ZAPI GROUP’s continued growth and market leadership.
In essence, the acquisition broadens ZAPI GROUP’s technical and market reach in key growth areas within the electric mobility sector. By integrating Stercom’s intelligent charging and energy storage expertise, ZAPI GROUP is better positioned to serve related sectors, such as electric vehicle manufacturers, more effectively.
- With the addition of Stercom Power Solutions' innovative product portfolio, ZAPI GROUP can now offer a more comprehensive range of solutions, including advanced charging solutions and energy storage systems intended for various applications in both the electric vehicle and industrial sectors.
- This strategic acquisition allows ZAPI GROUP to delve into the finance sector more profoundly, as the advanced charging and energy storage systems can potentially be integrated into business models focused on electric vehicles and industrial energy management.
- Incorporating Stercom Power Solutions' expertise in intelligent charging and energy storage into their offerings, ZAPI GROUP aims to cater to both lifestyle and technology enthusiasts who are eager for electrification solutions in their daily vehicles as well as in the industries they contribute to, such as automotive manufacturing companies.
