APC American Power Conversion Corporation (APC) was founded in March 1981 by three electronic power conversion engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Known for the "Legend Reliability" of APC products today, the world leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of power protection products from desktops to data centers to enterprise systems. The product range includes surge protectors, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and voltage stabilizers, as well as related software and accessories.

Over the past decade, APC has experienced an extremely rapid growth, its annual sales and revenue growth rate exceeded 40 %. Over the years, APC has received over 150 different awards worldwide - more than any other UPS manufacturer. The titles acquired by APC are a testament to the reliability of its solutions and the growth of the company’s business.

APC’s mission is to serve customers by improving the manageability, accessibility and performance of information and communication systems through rapid development and distribution innovative solutions to real user problems. APC’s global partners include Hewlett Packard, IBM, Dell, Microsoft, Cisco, Norte, Intel, NEC, Fujitsu, Gateway, Sun, Tivoli, Computer Associates, Cabletron, Novell, and Micron.