Corporate History

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Corporate Milestones

1994: Energizer establishes the Intelligent Power Electronics Group to focus on research and development in battery electronics.

Nov 1999: Moltech acquires Energizer's OEM Rechargeable business & IPE Group.

Oct 2000: The IPE Group is consolidated & focused to become the Smart Battery Strategic Business Unit

July 22 2002: A Management buyout of the Smart Battery SBU is completed & Inspired Energy is launched.

Sept. 2003: The 95Wh NL range of 12-cell Li Ion smart packs is created. The highest capacity batteries still eligible for regular non-hazardous shipment. 

Jan 31 2005: Inspired Energy moves into their purpose-built smart battery design and manufacturing facility in Newberry FL USA. 

April 2005: Inspired Energy launches a full range of desktop chargers which work with all our battery packs.

June 2006: Charger range expanded to include 4-bay simultaneous charging.

August 2006: 205x range of standard batteries is launched - 11 models with voltages from 3.6 to 14.4 & up to 95Wh available.

February 2007: A new range of belt-power packs is launched, featuring regulated DC output voltages and built-in chargers.

April 2007: Slimline standard battery packs debut with the NC2560

July 2007: Time has flown by - Inspired Energy celebrates its 5th birthday!

Sept 2007: Inspired Energy expands its workforce to two shifts to meet growth demand.

March 2008: The High Power Density PG3665 battery & PH series charges are launched, aimed at 24V DC motors

November 2008: Dual bay simultaneous chargers are launched

January 2009: Multi-bay charging is expanded to 6 bays with the CH6555

May 2009: the new 7.2V NF2047 is released

October 2009: Solar Powered charging becomes a reality with the launch of our CH7000

Inspired Energy, Inc. began its operations in 1994 as a division of Energizer Power Systems, the rechargeable OEM division of Eveready Battery Company.  Our group was created to explore the emerging needs for smart batteries employing electronic circuitry within battery packs, and  utilizing lithium Ion based chemistries to enhance safety and performance.  In the years following the inception of the Intelligent Power Electronics Group, a broad range of standard and custom battery product designs were developed and sold by Energizer Power Systems. 

In November 1999, Moltech Corporation, a Tucson, Arizona-based private holding company specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative rechargeable power solutions, acquired Energizer Power Systems subsequently creating Moltech Power Systems, Inc.  At this time, the scope and charter of the Intelligent Power Electronics Group expanded to include the design and manufacture of specialized battery electronics for power management in rechargeable battery systems.

In October 2000, acknowledging a continued strong growth trend for smart batteries and sensing a strategic need for a dedicated focus to best serve these markets, Moltech established a Smart Battery Strategic Business Unit. 

In July 2002, The increasing sophistication of portable electronics and the growth in demand for batteries that offer communication capabilities inspired a team of employees from Moltech’s Smart Battery Strategic Business Unit to build their own business focused solely on the design and development of intelligent batteries. This team negotiated a buyout of the smart battery business. Inspired Energy is comprised of the talented professionals, capital equipment, assets and intellectual property developed over the previous seven years of operations in the smart battery product arena.  

In August of 2006 we broke ground on our new factory in Newberry Florida. Throughout the fall of 2006 we all pitched-in to help build our new home & in January 2006 we moved into our new, custom-built factory.

By June 2009, Inspired Energy's client base has grown to over 1,800 customers in more than 60 countries worldwide. We have continued to expand our factory facilities to meet the growing demand with the introduction of a 2nd shift in 2007. Our product ranges continues to grow with more than 80 standard battery models to choose from & a full range of supporting charging systems.

A powerful combination of knowledge, experience and dedication ensures Inspired Energy a position as a leader in the development and production of smart battery systems far into the future.  By working closely and openly with our clients to understand product needs and business goals, we will always provide superior performance and the highest value portable power products and solutions while guaranteeing personalized service, quick response and expert advice.