Voltava
Global contract manufacturer and complex module assembly partner serving automotive and industrial OEMs, formed through the merger of Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Android Industries, and Avancez.
- CEO / Founder
- Bruce Smith
- Team Size
- 5001-10000
- Stage
- Established
- Latest Round
- Debt
- Key Investors
- Ansley Park Capital (lead agent on $160M senior secured facility)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Complex Module Assembly; Supply Chain & Logistics Management; Automation Solutions; Tooling & Equipment Design; Contract Manufacturing; Sequencing & Value-Add Assembly
Technological Advantage
Scale (5,400+ employees, 21 global facilities, ~$2B revenue); In-house tooling & equipment design; Automation capabilities; End-to-end supply chain managing ~$26B inventory annually; Split-lien financing structure with $160M facility for growth
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Global manufacturing and assembly partner with 5,400+ employees across 21 locations, managing ~$26B in annual inventory and building 30M+ modules per year for major OEMs.
How They Differentiate
One of the largest minority-owned manufacturing suppliers in Michigan; formed by combining three complementary automotive leaders under single ownership; offers both high-volume JIT assembly and adaptive manufacturing through Kinetyc division (including 3D printing, laser cutting); split-lien capital structure provides financial flexibility
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Major automotive OEMs (Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota, Volvo Trucks), industrial manufacturers, e-mobility companies, heavy truck, government/defense, and technology companies
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Industrial; E-mobility & Micromobility; Heavy Truck; Government & Defense; Technology
Competitors
Magna International; Linamar Corporation; Flex Ltd.
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
~$2B annual revenue; ~5,400-5,800 employees; 21 global facilities; 30M+ modules built per year; ~$26B inventory managed annually
Major Milestones
Feb 2025: DMS announces agreement to merge with Android Industries and Avancez to form Voltava; Dec 2025: Acquisition closes, Voltava officially launched; Jan 2026: $160M senior secured facility arranged by Ansley Park Capital; Jun 2026: Kinetyc (adaptive manufacturing division) partners with Klear
Notable Customers
Ford Motor Company; General Motors; Stellantis; Toyota; Volvo Trucks