News & Press Releases

• March 31, 2022

ACP Technologies Partners with Navitas Systems to Test Military Li-Ion Batteries Using Domestic Synthetic Graphite

• St. Clair Shores, MI (March 31, 2022) — ACP Technologies LLC, a U.S. producer of high-performance, synthetic graphite for batteries, today announced it has entered

Read more

• January 31, 2022

Ascend Elements to Produce Premium Cathode Active Materials for Navitas Systems

• Federal contractor Navitas is purchasing cathode active materials made from recycled lithium-ion batteries and scrap for a U.S. Department of Defense project WESTBOROUGH, Mass.

Read more

• September 23, 2020

Navitas Systems Announces Hiring of John Sapp as New Chief Operating Officer

• From: Navitas Systems, LLC                                                      Contact: info@navitassys.com                                                                                 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                         Navitas Systems Announces Hiring of John Sapp as New Chief Operating

Read more

• December 9, 2019

East Penn Now Offers Customers More Battery Choices with a Complete Motive Power Lithium and Lead Portfolio

• East Penn Manufacturing, makers of Deka® Batteries, now offers the most complete line of both Lead and Lithium material handling battery products for Class

Read more

• August 15, 2019

East Penn Expands Innovation Investment by Acquiring Majority Share of Navitas Systems

• East Penn Expands Innovation Investment by Acquiring Majority Share of Navitas Systems East Penn is pleased to announce the acquisition of a majority interest

Read more

• April 8, 2019

Navitas Systems Announces Dedicated New Building For Starlifter Lithium Material Handling Battery Production

• Navitas Systems Announces Dedicated New Building For Starlifter Lithium Material Handling Battery Production 100,000 Square Foot Starlifter Manufacturing Center Expands Annual Capacity to 5000 Starlifters And

Read more

• November 20, 2018

Navitas Systems Announces Strong Overall Revenue Growth and Bookings Momentum of Starlifter Lithium Forklift Battery, and Introduces 5 New Starlifter Models

• Navitas Systems Announces Strong Overall Revenue Growth and Bookings Momentum of Starlifter Lithium Forklift Battery, and Introduces 5 New Starlifter Models Starlifter® lithium forklift batteries now in

Read more

• September 11, 2018

Navitas Systems Selects Delta-Q Technologies’ IC1200 Charger for Its Newest Lithium Forklift Battery Pack, the 24 volt Starlifter-AC

• Charging Material Handling Equipment Now as Simple as Finding the Nearest Power Outlet Novi, Mich. – Sept. 11, 2018 —Delta-Q Technologies (Delta-Q), a leader in

Read more

• April 9, 2018

Navitas Systems Announces Aftermarket Sales Agreement with Hyster-Yale Group, Inc.

• Contact: Monica Futrell (630) 755-7925mfutrell@www.navitassys.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENavitas Systems Announces Aftermarket Sales Agreementwith Hyster-Yale Group, Inc. Starlifter® lithium forklift batteries are now available through Hyster®

Read more

• February 19, 2018

Navitas Systems Announces New US Lithium Custom Cell Manufacturing Line with Lockheed Martin Corp. as first Strategic Customer

• Contact: Monica Futrell   (630) 755-7915 mfutrell@www.navitassys.com                                                               FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Navitas Systems Announces New US Lithium Custom Cell Manufacturing Line with Lockheed Martin Corp.

Read more

• June 7, 2017

Navitas Systems Announces First UL Recognized StarlifterTM Lithium Batteries for Both the Heavy Duty Class 1 and 2 Lift Truck Market

• Contact: AJ Bedwell   (734) 205-1427 abedwell@www.navitassys.com                 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         Navitas Systems Announces First UL Recognized StarlifterTM Lithium Batteries for Both the Heavy Duty Class 1 and

Read more

• December 5, 2016

Navitas Systems Announces Award to Deploy StarlifterTM Lithium Forklift Batteries at Major Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Location

• Contact: AJ Bedwell   (734) 205-1427 abedwell@www.navitassys.com                                    

Read more

• September 17, 2015

Detroit Ambulance Fleet to Lead the Nation in Going Green

• Media Contacts:    Amanda RoraffNextEnergy313-377-6600 amandar@nextenergy.org  John RoachCity of Detroit, Mayor’s Office313-244-7857roachj@detroitmi.gov  Amanda TomasekNavitas Systems LLC630-755-7920 atomasek@www.navitassys.com DFD will be first major city to deploy idle-reduction

Read more

• September 15, 2015

Navitas Systems Forges Unique Offering in Lithium-Ion Battery Development for Class 1 and Class 2 Forklift Trucks

• From: Navitas Systems, LLC Contact: Amanda Tomasek   (630) 755-7920 atomasek@www.navitassys.com Navitas Systems Forges Unique Offering in Lithium-Ion Battery Development for Class 1 and Class

Read more

• July 7, 2015

Navitas Committed to Expanding Manufacturing Infrastructure

• From: Navitas Systems, LLC                                                      Contact: Amanda Tomasek (630) 755-7920 atomasek@www.navitassys.com Navitas Committed to Expanding Manufacturing Infrastructure Investing in Management Talent and New Equipment to

Read more

• April 15, 2015

Navitas Systems Bolsters Production Capabilities

• From: Navitas Systems, LLC                                                      Contact: Janice Tucker   (630) 755-7920 Jtucker@www.navitassys.com                          

Read more

• September 16, 2014

Navitas Systems Announces New Off-Grid Transportable Energy System

• From: Navitas Systems, LLC                                                      Contact: Janice Tucker   (630) 755-7920 Jtucker@www.navitassys.com               Navitas Systems Unveils UltaniumTM Line of Lithium

Read more

• September 11, 2014

Navitas Systems Announces New Off-Grid Transportable Energy System

• From: Navitas Systems, LLCContact: Janice Tucker (630) 755-7920tgolab@www.navitassys.com For Immediate ReleaseNavitas Systems Announces New Off-Grid Transportable Energy SystemNew FrontierIon Product Provides Power in Challenging Locations

Read more

• September 4, 2014

Navitas Systems Announces Department of Energy Grant Award

• From: Navitas Systems, LLCContact: Janice Tucker (630) 755-7920Jtucker@www.navitassys.com For Immediate Release Navitas Systems Announces Department of Energy Grant AwardSmall Business Innovation Research Phase II

Read more

• August 17, 2014

Navitas Systems Announces Promotion of Mil Ovan to President

• From: Navitas Systems, LLCContact: Janice Tucker (630) 755-7920Jtucker@www.navitassys.comFor Immediate Release Navitas Systems Announces Promotion of Mil Ovan to PresidentDavid VanAssche joins Navitas as VP

Read more

• December 3, 2013

Navitas Systems and DuPont to Work Together on Lithium Battery Safety

• Enhanced fire safety is a clear need for current and higher-energy Lithium Battery development and utilization. Frenk Hulsebosch, Global Business Manager for DuPont Fluoropolymers

Read more

• September 17, 2013

Navitas Systems Announces Key Management Appointments & Debuts New Website

• Mil Ovan, Chief Marketing Officer, Navitas Systems LLC. Woodridge, IL – September  25, 2013 – Navitas Systems LLC (www.navitassys.com), a leading provider of energy-enabled

Read more

• May 15, 2013

Navitas Systems Receives Department of Energy Small Business Innovation Research Award Monies to Focus on Silicon Anode Battery R&D

• From: Navitas Systems, LLC Contact: Thomas Golab (630) 755-7920 tgolab@www.navitassys.com Woodridge, IL – May 15, 2013 – Navitas Systems LLC (www.navitassys.com), a leading provider

Read more

• February 25, 2013

Navitas Systems Becomes an Affiliate to the US Department of Energy’s Joint Center for Energy Storage Research

• From: Navitas Systems, LLC Contact: Thomas Golab (630) 755-7920 tgolab@www.navitassys.com Woodridge, IL – February 25, 2012 – Navitas Systems LLC (www.navitassys.com), a leading provider

Read more

• January 29, 2013

Navitas Systems LLC Completes the Acquisition of A123 Systems’ Government Business

• New Division Called “Navitas Advanced Solutions Group”; Les Alexander Appointed General Manager From: Navitas Systems, LLC Contact: Thomas Golab (630) 755-7920 tgolab@www.navitassys.com Woodridge, IL

Read more

• December 17, 2012

Navitas Systems LLC Acquisition of A123 Systems’ Government Business Approved by Bankruptcy Court

• Deal Ensures Continuity of US Battery Company Involvement in Critical Government Battery ProjectsWoodridge, IL – December 11, 2012 – Navitas Systems LLC (www.navitassys.com), a

Read more

• December 17, 2012

New Company to Target Energy Management and Heavier Duty Higher Power Battery System Applications

• Woodridge, IL – December 7, 2012 – Alan ElShafei, a “Chicago Entrepreneur of the Year” awardee, is pleased to announce the formation of Navitas

Read more