News

• 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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