Investors acquire Holland-based energy solutions provider
From left to right: Douglas Kessler, Garry VonMyhr, Steve Barnes
GR Venture Capital (GRVC), VonMyhr Ventures, and Kessler Ventures announced the acquisition of the assets of Holland-based Volta Power Systems, a pioneer in advanced lithium-ion energy solutions. The business will launch under the new name Voltagen, LLC, building on Volta's legacy while accelerating innovation in high-density, power-dense energy storage systems.
"Our priority is to serve customers with energy solutions they can trust. By strengthening our capabilities and expanding into new markets, Voltagen will deliver the reliability and performance our customers demand,” said Douglas Kessler, President & Operating Partner of Voltagen. “We have a sharp team of engineering and manufacturing professionals who are equally excited to continue providing innovative energy solutions for our industrial, mobile, and specialty power applications."
Founded in 2013, Volta Power Systems earned recognition for delivering compact, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions across industries including coach and entertainer buses, entertainment production sets, industrial vehicles, disaster relief, over-the-road trucking, service trailers, and a wide range of electric generator applications.
"This is a great opportunity to take an amazing product and give it new energy," said Steve Barnes, Partner & CEO of GR Venture Capital. "There are a lot of talented people that will be coming over to Voltagen and we are excited to give them tools to continue to innovate in the alternative energy solutions market."
The asset acquisition and new venture launch ensures that the company's talented Holland workforce remains paired with West Michigan ownership that brings energy, resources, and a long-term vision to the new company. Voltagen will operate and manufacture at the state-of-the-art facility at 12550 Superior Ct., Holland, MI 49424. The building is being purchased under a separate transaction, ensuring Voltagen can meet the needs of customers without a gap in service.
"Our vision is to honor what Volta Power Systems created while providing a fresh start and investing for the future. Voltagen is here to grow, serve, and provide customers with dependable, sustainable energy solutions for years to come," said Garry VonMyhr, CEO of VonMyhr Ventures.
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