Partner Case Study:
Mission-Critical
Power with PWRSS
How C&D Technologies and Power Storage Solutions Deliver Mission-Critical Reliability
Snapshot
The rapid expansion of AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure has accelerated demand for reliable data center UPS systems.
Working together, C&D and PWRSS have successfully secured multi-million-dollar large-scale data center projects. These opportunities extend well beyond supplying batteries. The companies jointly developed enhanced warranty and maintenance programs that provide customers with comprehensive support throughout the life of their battery systems. By combining advanced VRLA technologies with ongoing service and monitoring, customers gain increased reliability while reducing operational risk.
Data center battery backup power is about more than selecting the right battery—it's about having the right partners. For over two decades, C&D Technologies and Power Storage Solutions (PWRSS) have built a relationship based on technical expertise and a shared commitment. Together, they deliver dependable power solutions for customers across North America.
Partnership in Action: Supporting Growth in Data Centers and more
The two experienced providers help organizations in telecommunications, data centers, utilities, oil and gas, rail, and other mission-critical markets maintain continuous operations with advanced pure lead battery technologies backed by engineering expertise, installation services, and long-term lifecycle support.
As demand for resilient power infrastructure continues to grow, the relationship demonstrates how manufacturers and channel partners can work together to create lasting value for customers while achieving sustained business growth.
A Partnership Built to Last
PWRSS is a national distributor and service provider specializing in critical power applications. Beyond supplying products, the company offers engineering support, factory-certified installation, preventive maintenance, testing, and lifecycle management to help customers maximize system reliability.
Its relationship with C&D Technologies began more than 20 years ago, initially focused on mobility battery applications. As customer needs evolved, so did the partnership, expanding into telecommunications, UPS systems, and other critical power applications.
While applications have evolved over the years, there have been a few constants – transparency, collaboration, and mutual growth. Rather than operating as a traditional supplier-distributor relationship, C&D and PWRSS collaborate to identify opportunities, solve technical challenges, and develop solutions that best meet end-users’ evolving needs.
Trusted Battery Technologies Backed by Technical Expertise
A key driver of the partnership's success has been C&D Technologies' portfolio of proven VRLA battery solutions designed for demanding environments. Products such as the award-winning Pure Lead Max series and the msEndur product family provide the long service life, reliability, and performance required for mission-critical applications where downtime is simply not an option.
Equally important is the technical support. From engineering consultation and application guidance to system design assistance, C&D works closely with PWRSS throughout every project stage. This collaborative approach gives customers confidence that they install solutions specifically designed to meet their operational requirements, not simply batteries. Quality service and support go beyond the point of sale.
Listening to Partners, Supporting Customers
One defining characteristic of the C&D and PWRSS partnership is a customer-first mindset. C&D actively incorporates feedback from the field, allowing real-world experience to help shape product improvements and programs. Warranty support is responsive, engineering teams remain accessible throughout projects, and both organizations maintain open communication to quickly address requests.
This level of collaboration allows PWRSS to deliver additional value beyond product supply while serving as a bridge to C&D expertise when needed.
Delivering Value Beyond the Battery
While battery performance is critical, long-term system reliability depends on proper installation, maintenance, and ongoing support. PWRSS complements C&D's pure lead technology with:
Factory-certified installation services
Preventive maintenance and testing
Engineering and specification support
Battery replacement planning
Complete lifecycle management
Customers are the true benefactors of this approach. They enjoy reduced downtime, improved system uptime, simplified maintenance planning, and a substantial return on their infrastructure investments. The result is a complete critical power solution rather than simply a battery purchase.
Driving Business Growth Together
The strength of the partnership has translated into measurable business success.
PWRSS has achieved double-digit annual growth for multiple consecutive years while expanding its presence in critical power markets. In 2026, PWRSS is projecting sales to increase by more than 60% compared to 2025. Much of this success is because demand continues to accelerate, particularly within the rapidly growing data center sector.
C&D supports PWRSS's market vision through a channel-first approach. It emphasizes transparent account management, avoids channel conflict, and enables partners like PWRSS to confidently invest in long-term customer relationships.
A Partnership Focused on the Future
As industries continue investing in resilient infrastructure, the relationship between C&D Technologies and PWRSS demonstrates the value of true collaboration.
By combining proven pure lead battery technology, dependable VRLA battery solutions, engineering expertise, installation and maintenance services, and responsive customer support, the companies deliver complete solutions for mission-critical applications.
More than two decades after the partnership began, both organizations remain focused on helping customers improve reliability, reduce risk, and prepare for the future—one critical power solution at a time.