HONG KONG, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The second annual "BusinessFocus SME Excellence Awards," hosted by PressLogic - BusinessFocus , successfully concluded on 24 April 2025, recognizing 21 outstanding small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for their exceptional achievements in digital transformation, data application, and market innovation. The awards ceremony celebrated the vibrant dynamism and forward-thinking vision of Hong Kong's SME sector, which was evident in the more than 150 nominations received.
The nominated companies and brands spanned a diverse range of sectors and industries. These elite SMEs and startup leaders demonstrated remarkable foresight, achieving significant success through digital transformation and showcasing outstanding performance amidst dynamic market conditions. Their achievements perfectly embodied this year's theme: "Let Data Speak: Redefining the Future of SMEs."
This year's awards featured five key dimensions, with winners selected by a professional editorial and judging panel based on comprehensive evaluation. Award-winning companies represented a wide array of industries, including health and fitness, indoor mapping solutions, veterinary services, pet supplies, marketing and public relations, food and beverage, merchant loyalty solutions, overseas real estate, beauty services, professional construction, optical retailers, wealth management, furniture brands, maternal care, social enterprises, mental well-being services, logistics services, and FinTech media, among others. This diverse group of winners highlighted the multifaceted strengths of SMEs across Hong Kong.
This year's awards ceremony is honored to host distinguished officiating guests, including:
Ms. Karen Fung, Chief Marketing Officer and General Manager of InnoPreneur & FutureSkills at the Hong Kong Productivity Council
Mr. Peter Shum, Deputy Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries
Mr. Calvin Cheng, President of the Hong Kong Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises
Mr. Francis Fong, President of the Hong Kong Internet Marketing Association
Mr. Ryan Cheung, Founder & CEO of PressLogic
ã€The Rising Star SME Award Category】
Outstanding Aesthetic and Healthy Living Brand Achievement Award - Art Piece
Outstanding Geospatial Technology Achievement Award - Mapxus
Outstanding SME Financing Professional Integrity Award - Smile Wealth Management
Outstanding Popular Pizza Brand Award - DOUGH BROS
ã€The Impactful Leadership Award Category】
Outstanding 24-hour Pet Medical Achievement Award - WeHUG Animal Medical Centre
Outstanding International Wine Leadership Award - MQ Group
Outstanding Caring and Inclusive Achievement Award - Agape Garden
Outstanding Scaffolding Engineering Safety Achievement Award - Ka Kee Scaffolding Engineering Company Ltd
ã€The SME Excellence Award Category】
Outstanding Professional Beauty Services Award - Flaneur Beaute
Outstanding PR and Marketing Achievement Award - MEMO PLUS PR
Outstanding Spinal Care Sleep Award - Goldfully Bedroom Article Limited
Outstanding Maternal and Child Education and Care Services Achievement Award - Mama Care Centre
ã€The Data Visionary Award Category】
Outstanding One-Stop Cross-Platform Merchant Reward Solution Award - DROP System
Outstanding Quality Pet Product Retail Enterprise Service Award - Love Pet Station
Outstanding Fashion Eyewear E-commerce Platform Award - Optical Online HK
Outstanding Blockchain and Digital Asset Innovation Media Achievement Award - PandoraTech
ã€The Innovation Pioneer Award Category】
Outstanding US Real Estate Investment Advisory Services Award - Capstone72
Outstanding Urban Stress Relief Experience Award - Shh Group
Outstanding Japan Minshuku Real Estate Development Achievement Award - TY Properties Development Limited
Outstanding Corporate Transportation Quality Service Award - ST Travel
Outstanding Hong Kong Beijing Cuisine Dining Brand Award - Beijing Home
The successful staging of the "BusinessFocus SME Excellence Awards 2025" was made possible by the strong support of various parties, including:
Supporting Organizations:
Hong Kong Productivity Council ESG One, Federation of Hong Kong Industries, Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association, SME Sustainability Society, Hong Kong Interactive Marketing Association, The Y. Elites Association, Occupational Safety and Health Council
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We extend our sincere gratitude to all participating companies. Together, we witnessed how data empowers SMEs to forge new paths amidst change!
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Headquartered in Hong Kong with approaching 200 employees in the group, PressLogic has been committed to tech innovation, digital transformation, chat commerce, and blockchain services since 2016. We leverage our proprietary AI analytics tool, MediaLens, to achieve outstanding ROI results for clients by combining data, MarTech, and content solutions.
PressLogic is a recognized leader in the ad-tech industry, has been honored as the 2023 Deloitte Hong Kong Rising Star in the AI Software category, a proud member of the Hong Kong Science & Technology Park's Elite Program (Information Communications Technology), and a startup alumnus of the Incubation Programme from Hong Kong Cyberport.
About BusinessFocus
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BusinessFocus SME Excellence Awards 2025 Concludes Successfully - "Let Data Speak: Redefining the Future of SMEs"
- CATL opens Middle East's first NING SERVICE Experience Center in Riyadh —currently the largest new energy aftermarket facility outside China.
- The facility offers comprehensive full-lifecycle after-sales support, cultivates local technical talent and accelerates the deployment of advanced electrification and energy storage solutions.
- It also functions as a regional ecosystem hub linking diverse stakeholders and resources to drive industrial synergy and sustainable growth.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 10, 2026, CATL opened the Middle East's first and currently the largest new energy aftermarket facility outside China—the NING SERVICE Experience Center in Riyadh—strengthening its after-sales presence in the Middle East and supporting the region's shift toward cleaner energy systems.
The opening comes as Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East advance ambitious electrification and decarbonization goals under Vision 2030 and similar national initiatives. Taking Saudi Arabia as an example, The Kingdom has set a goal to transition 30% of all vehicles in Riyadh to electric by 2030, as part of a larger strategy to reduce emissions in the capital city by 50%. Sustainability policies are also driving the shift to electric equipment, such as promoting the use of electric forklifts, while encouraging the use of green energy on farms under the Saudi Green Initiative. However, progress is tempered by persistent challenges, including longstanding oil dependency, surging electricity demand, extreme climatic conditions, and limited charging and service infrastructure.
Strategically designed to overcome these obstacles, the Riyadh facility offers comprehensive full-lifecycle after-sales support, cultivates local technical talent and accelerates the deployment of advanced electrification and energy storage solutions.
Covering more than 7,000 square meters, the Riyadh center combines exhibition areas, diagnostics and maintenance zones, refurbishment facilities, training spaces, and a customer lounge. It is designed to serve not only as a localized service hub for the region and a showcase of CATL's system-level capabilities across electric mobility, energy storage, and intelligent electrification, but also as a platform that links diverse resources, fostering industrial synergy across the ecosystem.
A full-lifecycle approach to new energy services
Relying on CATL's deep R&D and extreme manufacturing capabilities, NING SERVICE Experience Center provides customers with full-lifecycle services that encompass battery diagnostics, repair, maintenance, rework, training, recycling, aftermarket logistics and warehousing. Its services span over seven major product categories—from passenger and commercial vehicles to energy storage systems—along with diverse repair scenarios, setting a new benchmark for new energy service delivery in the region.
Leveraging CATL's advanced diagnostics and repair expertise, along with established service processes, the center's comprehensive after-sales services
helps enterprise customers reduce downtime, lower maintenance costs, and extend asset life, providing greater certainty around long-term performance and residual value while reducing long-term ownership costs and delivering more cost-effective and reliable services for end users.
Advancing localized operations and capability building
The Riyadh center serves as a key platform for CATL's localized operations in the Middle East, supporting talent development and long-term local value creation. Through dedicated training facilities, CATL builds after-sales and technical expertise in the new energy sector, contributing to skilled employment and knowledge transfer across the Middle East. Globally, NING SERVICE operates 10 training centers, totalling 2,300 square meters, and has certified more than 9,700 new energy after-sales professionals through partnerships with vocational institutions.
Beyond talent development, CATL is deepening its localization strategy by reinforcing local infrastructure and building ecosystem partnerships. CATL is in discussion with top-tier local industry players—including fuel network operators to rapidly provide green electricity to gas stations and major infrastructure companies to electrify their truck fleets, as well as energy companies to deploy solar-plus-storage solutions.
These initiatives not only bolster CATL's local service capabilities and market confidence, but also by enabling key partners, jointly drive the scaled adoption of comprehensive new energy solutions across the Middle East.
"As a leading energy company in Saudi Arabia, we see tremendous opportunities in energy transformation. For instance, we plan to deploy solar-plus-storage solutions at our gas stations and electrify forklifts to reduce reliance on oil. We look forward to collaborating with top players like CATL to drive this transition forward," said Ahmed Ibrahim，Assistant General Manager For Procurement of Al Drees, a leading provider of petroleum and logistics services in Saudi Arabia.
"The launch of CATL's Riyadh aftermarket flagship underscores our shared commitment to driving the global energy transition. This milestone not only reflects the growing demand for sustainable solutions in Saudi Arabia but also embodies our collective vision for a cleaner, electrified future. As the investor behind the experience centre, we are confident that this partnership will accelerate electrification and strengthen the region's role in advancing the energy transition." said Lin Chaofan, CEO of F4S.
Part of a global network
The Saudi Arabia opening builds on CATL's global service footprint, which includes more than 1,200 professional service stations across 76 countries and 73 spare-parts warehouses worldwide. CATL ranks No. 1 globally in spare parts inventory stocked with 100% genuine parts, with a total warehouse area of more than 370,000 square meters. To date, NING SERVICE has supported more than six million electric vehicles, providing professional after-sales services for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and energy storage customers.
A long-term commitment to the Middle East
Bruce Li, President of Quality System, Aftermarket Business, Battery Management System Department at CATL, said the Riyadh center reflects a strategic, long-term view of the region.
"Our decision to establish this center in Riyadh is not only a commercial choice, but a long-term commitment," Li said. "As the first NING SERVICE Experience Center in the Middle East, it is more than a service facility. It is a new energy aftermarket ecosystem hub that brings together advanced technology, professional training, and industry collaboration—effectively connecting diverse stakeholders and resources to foster deeper synergy and sustainable growth across the region. Starting from here, CATL will continue to expand its after-sales service network across the Middle East, align closely with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, and support the region's energy transition through a reliable, end-to-end service system."
As the Middle East accelerates its shift toward electrification and energy storage adoption, CATL's expanded NING SERVICE presence is poised to deliver the technical reliability and sustained partnerships essential for this transformation.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 10, 2026, CATL opened the Middle East's first and currently the largest new energy aftermarket facility outside China—the NING SERVICE Experience Center in Riyadh—strengthening its after-sales presence in the Middle East and supporting the region's shift toward cleaner energy systems.
The opening comes as Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East advance ambitious electrification and decarbonization goals under Vision 2030 and similar national initiatives. Taking Saudi Arabia as an example, The Kingdom has set a goal to transition 30% of all vehicles in Riyadh to electric by 2030, as part of a larger strategy to reduce emissions in the capital city by 50%. Sustainability policies are also driving the shift to electric equipment, such as promoting the use of electric forklifts, while encouraging the use of green energy on farms under the Saudi Green Initiative. However, progress is tempered by persistent challenges, including longstanding oil dependency, surging electricity demand, extreme climatic conditions, and limited charging and service infrastructure.
Strategically designed to overcome these obstacles, the Riyadh facility offers comprehensive full-lifecycle after-sales support, cultivates local technical talent and accelerates the deployment of advanced electrification and energy storage solutions.
Covering more than 7,000 square meters, the Riyadh center combines exhibition areas, diagnostics and maintenance zones, refurbishment facilities, training spaces, and a customer lounge. It is designed to serve not only as a localized service hub for the region and a showcase of CATL's system-level capabilities across electric mobility, energy storage, and intelligent electrification, but also as a platform that links diverse resources, fostering industrial synergy across the ecosystem.
A full-lifecycle approach to new energy services
Relying on CATL's deep R&D and extreme manufacturing capabilities, NING SERVICE Experience Center provides customers with full-lifecycle services that encompass battery diagnostics, repair, maintenance, rework, training, recycling, aftermarket logistics and warehousing. Its services span over seven major product categories—from passenger and commercial vehicles to energy storage systems—along with diverse repair scenarios, setting a new benchmark for new energy service delivery in the region.
Leveraging CATL's advanced diagnostics and repair expertise, along with established service processes, the center's comprehensive after-sales services
helps enterprise customers reduce downtime, lower maintenance costs, and extend asset life, providing greater certainty around long-term performance and residual value while reducing long-term ownership costs and delivering more cost-effective and reliable services for end users.
Advancing localized operations and capability building
The Riyadh center serves as a key platform for CATL's localized operations in the Middle East, supporting talent development and long-term local value creation. Through dedicated training facilities, CATL builds after-sales and technical expertise in the new energy sector, contributing to skilled employment and knowledge transfer across the Middle East. Globally, NING SERVICE operates 10 training centers, totalling 2,300 square meters, and has certified more than 9,700 new energy after-sales professionals through partnerships with vocational institutions.
Beyond talent development, CATL is deepening its localization strategy by reinforcing local infrastructure and building ecosystem partnerships. CATL is in discussion with top-tier local industry players—including fuel network operators to rapidly provide green electricity to gas stations and major infrastructure companies to electrify their truck fleets, as well as energy companies to deploy solar-plus-storage solutions.
These initiatives not only bolster CATL's local service capabilities and market confidence, but also by enabling key partners, jointly drive the scaled adoption of comprehensive new energy solutions across the Middle East.
"As a leading energy company in Saudi Arabia, we see tremendous opportunities in energy transformation. For instance, we plan to deploy solar-plus-storage solutions at our gas stations and electrify forklifts to reduce reliance on oil. We look forward to collaborating with top players like CATL to drive this transition forward," said Ahmed Ibrahim，Assistant General Manager For Procurement of Al Drees, a leading provider of petroleum and logistics services in Saudi Arabia.
"The launch of CATL's Riyadh aftermarket flagship underscores our shared commitment to driving the global energy transition. This milestone not only reflects the growing demand for sustainable solutions in Saudi Arabia but also embodies our collective vision for a cleaner, electrified future. As the investor behind the experience centre, we are confident that this partnership will accelerate electrification and strengthen the region's role in advancing the energy transition." said Lin Chaofan, CEO of F4S.
Part of a global network
The Saudi Arabia opening builds on CATL's global service footprint, which includes more than 1,200 professional service stations across 76 countries and 73 spare-parts warehouses worldwide. CATL ranks No. 1 globally in spare parts inventory stocked with 100% genuine parts, with a total warehouse area of more than 370,000 square meters. To date, NING SERVICE has supported more than six million electric vehicles, providing professional after-sales services for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and energy storage customers.
A long-term commitment to the Middle East
Bruce Li, President of Quality System, Aftermarket Business, Battery Management System Department at CATL, said the Riyadh center reflects a strategic, long-term view of the region.
"Our decision to establish this center in Riyadh is not only a commercial choice, but a long-term commitment," Li said. "As the first NING SERVICE Experience Center in the Middle East, it is more than a service facility. It is a new energy aftermarket ecosystem hub that brings together advanced technology, professional training, and industry collaboration—effectively connecting diverse stakeholders and resources to foster deeper synergy and sustainable growth across the region. Starting from here, CATL will continue to expand its after-sales service network across the Middle East, align closely with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, and support the region's energy transition through a reliable, end-to-end service system."
As the Middle East accelerates its shift toward electrification and energy storage adoption, CATL's expanded NING SERVICE presence is poised to deliver the technical reliability and sustained partnerships essential for this transformation.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
CATL Opens Middle East's Largest New Energy Aftermarket Facility in Riyadh
CATL Opens Middle East's Largest New Energy Aftermarket Facility in Riyadh
CATL Opens Middle East's Largest New Energy Aftermarket Facility in Riyadh
