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  • 2015 JULY

    Dr. Power ensures the world remains ‘switched –on’

    Publication: The Business Times

    In today’s digital society, electronic devices have become an essential part of our personal and professional lives. With ‘battery-life’ an increasingly important issue, the global battery industry has developed into a billion dollar business and new technologies are crucial in ensuring the world remains ‘switched-on’.

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  • 2014 MAY

    Dr. Bulbs Simply a Bright Idea

    Publication: Business Richmond

    Dr. Bulbs is launching the "Share Saving" program to commercial users to enjoy LED lighting at zero upfront cost.

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  • 2014 FEB

    East-West fusion drives Dr Power's global success

    Publication: South China Morning Post

    When Canadian businessman Joshua Huen founded Dr Power, his Chinese origins came in handy. As CEO of the leading supplier of battery packs for portable electronic devices, Huen combined North American technology with China's manufacturing powerhouse to drive Dr Power's phenomenal success worldwide.

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  • 2014 JAN

    Now made in Canada: LED light bulbs

    Publication: The Globe And Mail

    The first thing you notice when you walk into Dr. Battery’s cramped boardroom, in a remote business park in Richmond, B.C., is the large red-and-white electric bike in one corner. The second thing you notice is the array of LED light bulbs splayed across the table.

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  • 2012 JUN

    How I did it: Joshua Huen

    Publication: biv.com

    Business in Vancouver's "How I Did It" feature asks business leaders to explain in their own words how they achieved a business goal in the face of significant entrepreneurial challenges.

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  • 2011 OCT

    2011 Young EOY: Joshua Huen

    Publication: bcbusinessonline.ca

    The most senior among them looks to be around 30, so one could easily mistake the casually attired group for students unaffiliated with the six-year-old battery company that grossed $15 million last year.

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  • 2011 JUN

    Battery firm strikes key deal

    Publication: bizjournals.com

    Since buying a DuPont patent in 2007 for a battery component called an electrolyte, the Fremont company has worked to improve battery life for consumer products.

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  • 2011 MAY

    New Canadian Entrepreneur Awards

    Publication: richardleemla.bc.ca

    Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday May 18, the Ethno Business Council of British Columbia hosted the 18th annual New-Canadian Entrepreneur Awards in Vancouver.

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  • 2011 MAY

    Hong Kong still key for SMEs

    Publication: financialpost.com

    Joshua Huen's battery-making business, Dr. Battery International Group, headquartered in Richmond, B.C., may have operations all over the world, but its nerve centre is most definitely in Hong Kong.

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  • 2011 APR

    Top Chinese-Canadian businesses pick up hardware

    Publication: financialpost.com

    Chinese Canadian businesses were in the spotlight Saturday evening as the Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs presented its 15th annual awards.

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  • 2011 APR

    Entrepreneur event honours Chinese Canadians

    Publication: theglobeandmail.com, ctv.ca

    Best Asia Pacific Business Award: Dr. Battery International Group, Richmond, B.C.

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  • 2010 NOV

    The Top 10 B.C. Exporters

    Publication: blog.gov.bc.ca

    Dr. Battery took home top honours at the recent 2010 B.C. Export Awards.

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  • 2010 NOV

    B.C.'s Top Exporters in 2010

    Publication: trade.britishcolumbia.ca

    Best Asia Pacific Business Award: Dr. Battery International Group, Richmond, B.C.

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