Newpower Group started in 1982 on the foundations laid by the first company in the Group since 1979, to bring advanced industrial machinery to China from leading international manufacturers. Over the last two decades, it has built up a reputation for excellence among its clients and competitors, and is widely recognized as one of the major players in the field.

A continuous effort has been made to expand the Group's trading activities, both through market-lead and organic growth. Several specialist divisions, including Cable & Wire, Converting, Machine Tools, Plastic & Rubber were established to serve China's industrial manufacturers. Products traded ranged from customized machinery to full production lines. Over the years, the Group has installed up to a thousand production lines for various industries. The company also acts as a vital link between manufacturers and end-users in this highly technical field. Regular seminars, trade shows and training programs are organized to ensure active communications and a high level of interactivity between industrial players.

Additionally, the Group has been involved in the pharmaceutical industry since day one of its operations and has now over twenty years experience managing trading operations for various European pharmaceutical products in the Greater China region.

The Group's investment portfolio includes investments in real estate, mining, the hospitality industry, and Internet operations.

Newpower Group was a founding member of the China Club and has played an important role in the establishment of the China Club Beijing, a popular dining location for the business community both in Hong Kong and in Beijing.

With the Internet reshaping the backbone of the global business community and e-commerce becoming a fundamental business model, Newpower Group, as an aggressive and innovative business entity, has been making equity investments in this growing market. The Group also understands the importance of keeping pace with the development of Internet-based solutions and business models and an interactive home page for China Concept Consulting Ltd., Newpower's consultancy arm, was established in 1998.

 

China Concept Consulting Ltd., the consultancy arm of Newpower Group, acts as a business and investment consultant to companies and investors keen to enter and grow in the China market. The company serves as an important bridge enhancing mutual understanding between overseas and Chinese organizations. The company offers a unique, fully integrated range of services tailored for the China market, including Industry Intelligence, Business Strategy, Corporate Diplomacy, Risk Management and Private Equity. It is committed to the value-added and results-oriented approach on which its reputation is built. China Concept has helped many leading companies and governments from around the world to succeed in their China ventures. Clients include Cartier, Condé Nast, the Department for International Development of the British Government (DFID), FUJI Film, Johnson Electric, NatWest, Pfizer Ltd., Siemens, Standard Life, Whirlpool, iSteel Asia and many others. Over the years, the company has acquired a reputation as a market leader in accessing markets and creating strategic advantage in China.