Highpower Technology Shines at the 11th Battery Davos Forum
In November 2024, the 11th China Battery New Energy Industry International Summit Forum (Battery‘Davos’） was grandly held in Guangzhou Nansha. With the theme "Adapting to Cycles, Breaking Through to Innovation – China's Power in the Battery New Energy Industry During the Great Era," the event brought together global industry leaders to explore emerging trends and future directions in the battery industry. The forum attracted participation from over 5,000 companies and institutions across more than 30 countries, reaffirming its status as a leading authority in the field. Highpower Technology Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 001283) stood out by winning the prestigious "Outstanding Supplier" award. Through keynote speeches and interactive discussions, the company demonstrated its achievements in global strategic expansion and technological innovation, further establishing its industry leadership.
During the event, Highpower Technology Chairman Pan Dangyu joined other distinguished guests in the Brainstorming Session B, where they engaged in discussions on the topic "Adapt or Perish: Mitigating Risks Amid Trade Barriers and Protectionism." Pan highlighted Highpower Technology's role as a trailblazer in the battery industry’s global expansion. Over 80% of its global brand clients are Fortune 500 companies or leaders in niche sectors. By enhancing the resilience of its supply chain through global layout, the company remains committed to deepening its presence in international markets while expanding overseas facilities in locations such as Vietnam. Pan also emphasized that sustainable development in global operations requires continuous improvements in both technological innovation and management capabilities to meet the diverse needs of customers，while domestic production remains indispensable.
Additionally, Dr. Hu Dalin, Head of Highpower Technology Research Institute, delivered a keynote speech titled "Addressing the Challenges of Consumer Electronics Upgrades: Highpower Technology's Strategies for High Energy Density Improvement."
Dr. Hu elaborated on the challenges, strategies, and development plans related to Highpower Technology's high energy density advancements. According to Dr. Hu’s introduction, by utilizing material doping modifications to borden the charging window, adopting high-capacity silicon anode materials, and leveraging advanced manufacturing processes, energy density can be effectively increased. Currently, Highpower Technology is steadily advancing in accordance with its well-defined development strategy and improvement roadmap, achieving step-by-step increases in the capacity of high-voltage LCO batteries, thereby establishing a significant milestone for Highpower Technology in the field of high energy density technological innovation.
Simultaneously, the 14th China Battery New Energy Industry Annual Awards Ceremony was held alongside the forum. Highpower Technology was honored with the "Outstanding Supplier" award.
At this year’s forum, Highpower Technology actively showcased its exceptional R&D achievements and solid technical expertise. Looking ahead, the company plans to increase investments in R&D and manufacturing processes to maintain its technological edge and enhance product competitiveness. Staying true to its orignal aspiration to customer success, Highpower Technology will continue integrating industry chain resources to provide global clients with high-quality, clean, safe, and efficient power solutions, partnering to create a better life for humanity.
About Highpower Technology:
Founded in 2002, Highpower Technology Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 001283) specializes in the R&D, design, production, and sales of lithium-ion and nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. With robust independent R&D capabilities and international competitiveness, the company offers flexible and reliable one-stop battery solutions. Guided by its core values—"Customer Success, Open Collaboration, Rigor and Pragmatism, and Self-Critique"—Highpower Technology addresses the challenges faced by brand owners. With years of technical expertise and R&D experience, it has established partnerships with renowned companies such as HP, Braun, and Dell, and received "Outstanding Supplier" awards in 2023 from Logitech, LG, and Mindray.
Since its inception, Highpower Technology has focused on Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. By 2018, it had achieved global leadership in the small Ni-MH battery market, as per Fuji Keizai’s statistics. Its "Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery for Consumer Electronics" won the 7th "Manufacturing Single Champion Product" award from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The company expanded into lithium-ion batteries in 2008, and by 2022, it ranked among the global top 10 soft pack lithium-ion battery suppliers (by shipment volume).
In 2023, Highpower Technology's R&D investment exceeded 7.3% of its revenue and is expected to maintain absolute investment levels to enhance the efficiency of R&D outcomes. With superior product quality and R&D capabilities, the company achieved consistent growth over four years, reaching a revenue of RMB 4.541 billion in 2023. Its continuous rapid development has earned widespread recognition and praise from all sectors.
As of September 30, 2024, Highpower Technology holds 798 authorized patents. Its patents "A Positive Electrode Active Material and Preparation Method, Positive Electrode Sheet, and Lithium-Ion Battery" and "Electrolyte for Lithium-Ion Batteries and Lithium-Ion Batteries Containing the Electrolyte" won the 8th and 9th Guangdong Patent Awards, respectively. Highpower Technology and its subsidiaries have twice been recognized by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology as "Green Factories." The company has also received numerous honors, including "Provincial Enterprise Technology Center" certifications and recognitions for engineering technology research centers focused on high-performance Ni-MH batteries and lithium-ion battery safety platform designs.