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Values

We are proud to be partners and problem solvers for our customers. We strive to create tailored solutions and industry-leading services that create a better world for our community. And we are driven to create a work environment that encourages and brings out the best in our team.

  • 01Entrepreneurial
  • 02Nimble
  • 03Results-Oriented
  • 04Responsible

Reach & Expertise

With offices across North America, we have the geographic reach, scalability and financial stability to meet all our customers’ evolving needs.

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Planet Earth
1979 - Present

Evolution of
Motive Companies

1979 - Present

Evolution of Motive Companies

  • Leadership asked customers to name the company – resulting in Motive Energy

1979
  • Motive Energy starts selling DEKA batteries

1991
  • Bob Istwan joins with Motive Energy

1995
  • Performance Plus Distributing joins Motive Energy

1997
  • Motive Energy Telecommunications is created as a department of Motive Energy

1998
  • Bob Istwan, Doug Hayden, & Scott Seymour founded (PPI)

1999
  • Bob Istwan becomes
    owner and CEO

2000
  • Motive Energy Telecommunications incorporated as a stand-alone company

2002
  • ACT is founded

2008
  • NDSI joins Motive Energy

  • OPT joins Motive Energy

  • Arizona Battery joins Motive Energy

2016
  • Motive Energy Texas joins Motive Energy

  • CES joins Motive Energy Telecommunications

2017
  • Skyway joins Motive Energy Telecommunications

  • Jeffrey Rome Associates joins Motive Energy Telecommunications

2019
  • Battery Bill joins Motive Energy

  • AWS Communications joins Motive Energy Telecommunications

  • DS Energy Solutions joins Motive Energy Telecommunications

  • Performance Plus joins Motive Energy

2020
  • All American Battery joins Motive Energy

  • Utilikon joins Motive Infrastructure Solutions

  • Motive Companies created

  • Motive Energy Telecommunications rebranded as Motive Infrastructure Solutions

2021

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