HITEC Power Protection is a medium-sized enterprise subsidiary of Air Water Inc, Japan. It operates from its head office and manufacturing facility located in Almelo, the Netherlands, with regional support centers in Europe, America’s and Asia Pacific. The company’s global coverage is further enhanced by a network of distributors, agents, and representatives who enable the company to service equipment and support customers around the world.
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Proven experience
Our passion is supplying quality power to protect the world’s most critical applications
As the population increases its reliance on communication and connectivity, urban expansion, and manufacturing and automation, the world’s power grids will continue to be stretched to their limits. This power dependency creates a significant risk that can lead to dramatic utility power outages that affect business-critical facilities such as hospitals, airports, stock exchanges, data centers and industrial manufacturing processes.
HITEC Power Protection’s mission is to support these critical facilities by assuring safe, reliable and conditioned power. In this manner, we are contributing to the uninterrupted supply of these services, while supporting our clients with the most innovative UPS solutions that meet their demanding and complex processes.
To design, develop, deliver, and support innovative turnkey solutions for critical power applications.
To be the global number one in dynamic power protection solutions.
Carbon footprint
Eliminating unnecessary diesel engine starts reduces emissions.
Sustainability
Battery free dynamic UPS systems prevent ecological damage as result of mining of Lithium and Kobalt.
PUE
Transformer less medium voltage systems bring PUE to new lows.
Emissions
Our equipment is TA-Luft or EPA tier rated, the strictest standard in the industry.
Recycle / Reuse
The HITEC UPS systems are fully recyclable.
Energy Losses
Through our efficiency advantage, we save thousands of kilowatt hours.
We are headquartered in Almelo, the Netherlands, supported by full-service subsidiaries in the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Spain, Russia, China, Taiwan, Japan, and Malaysia. To enable global service and support to our customers, HITEC Power Protection relies on a worldwide network of qualified partners. By combining the strengths and experience of both HITEC Power Protection and our global partners, we ensure high quality, turnkey power solutions that fit local market requirements.
1894
HITEC Power Protection can trace its roots back to 1894 when Hofstede Crull founded an electrical engineering consultancy company to design and build the first utility power station in the east of the Netherlands.
1897
In 1897, Hofstede Crull partnered with the pioneering mechanical engineer William Willink to create Hofstede Crull & Willink, a company that designed and manufactured electrical appliances
1908
Several mergers in 1908 saw the creation of the Hengelosche Electrical and Mechanical Equipment Factory, better known as HEEMAF. Later, in 1963, the company became known as HOLEC.
1943
HEEMAF began to specialize in no-break power supply and braking systems. The provision of these systems became increasingly important, resulting in the formation of a project office and installation company.
1956
HEEMAF designed and built its first battery-based rotary uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system for a national telecom company.
1968
HOLEC designed and installed the first diesel rotary UPS system, a 300 kVA no-break system that was built for a data center application in northern Europe.
1991
HOLEC designed and produced the induction coupling, a flywheel with a free rotating inner rotor. The revolutionary approach allowed for new increases in unit capacity.
2014
HITEC further innovated its dynamic UPS systems to meet clients’ redundancy needs and operating voltage requirements. This culminated in the release of the industry’s first 22.8 kV, 3600 kVA medium voltage dynamic UPS.
2015
HITEC listened to the changing needs of its clients and in 2015 launched the PowerPRO series, offering even higher efficiency, reduced downtime, and a more compact footprint in the first clad unit in the industry.
2017
In 2017, HITEC Power Protection won the iF DESIGN AWARD, a world-renowned design prize. Every year, Germany’s oldest independent design organization, Hannover-based iF International Forum Design GmbH, organizes the iF DESIGN AWARD.
Careers
We want to be known for improving the lives of our clients, their customers and our employees. As a HITEC worker, you’ll get better every day.
No vacancies at the moment.
Meet our people
“The atmosphere is welcoming, you gain valuable experience through hands-on work, and if you enjoy a dynamic environment where you can really make a difference, HITEC is the right place for you.”
Meet our people
“It’s a great feeling to show our Field Service Engineers they’re never alone — that we can solve any challenge they face together with our technical expertise.”
Meet our people
“The quote ‘shared responsibility’ has always stayed with me. Even after 15 years, I still approach my work with the belief that we are all responsible for the success of the organization. Embracing that mindset helped me grow into my current role as Production Manager”.
Meet our people
“From an idea on paper to a product used worldwide — being part of that entire journey is an unforgettable experience.”
Meet our people
“Many of the assignments I take on require us to think outside the box. That creativity and inventiveness really resonate with me.”
