British Columbia’s most prestigious export-focused awards program recognizes the success, growth, strategy and innovation of companies that share their products and services with customers around the world.
Two-dozen businesses across 10 unique categories have been selected as 2024 BC Export Awards finalists by a panel of judges from government, industry and BIV. Winners in each category will be announced at an annual awards luncheon that will be held January 17, 2025 in Vancouver, where B.C.’s 2024 Exporter of the Year will also be announced.
The BC Export Awards celebrate the contributions exporters have made to the provincial and national economy. Conceived in 1982, the program has recognized more than 300 companies since its inception.
To attend this year’s event, visit biv.com/events.
ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY
D3 Security
D3 Security has been at the forefront of SOAR (security orchestration, automation and response) since before the term was invented. As a global leader among independent SOAR vendors, D3 has helped many of the largest companies in the world turn down the noise and transform their security operations with automation. D3 is always innovating, with new features, integrations and technological breakthroughs. They were the first SOAR platform to fully embed the MITRE ATT&CK matrix for analysis and correlation. Their event pipeline is also the first of its kind: A system for streamlining alert triage so that only genuine threats get escalated to human analysts.
NORAM Electrolysis Systems Inc.
NORAM Electrolysis Systems Inc. (NESI) is an engineering and process technology company that provides engineering solutions and products for a sustainable future. NESI is part of the NORAM Group of Companies, under NORAM Engineering and Constructors. NESI's core technologies and product offerings are for electrochemical production of lithium hydroxide from various lithium brine feeds, and for electrochemical treatment of sodium effluent streams to recover the caustic and acid value.
Orbital Research Ltd.
For more than 20 years, Orbital Research has been manufacturing industry-leading, high-performance frequency conversion and satellite communications components, designed for reliable performance in extreme temperatures and harsh conditions. Products include Low noise block converters, low noise amplifiers, block down converters, reference oscillators, frequency multiplexers and redundancy systems for high-performance commercial and military applications. New products are under development for space applications. Customer sectors include military, aeronautical, earth observation, satellite news gathering, SATCOM-on-the-move and other sectors in the satellite industry.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGY
AWC Water Solutions Ltd.
AWC Water Solutions designs, manufactures and integrates water and wastewater treatment systems for a variety of municipal and industrial applications. With over 40 years of experience, the company has delivered more than 500 water and wastewater treatment plants across North America and internationally. The company’s purpose is to improve, deliver and protect the infrastructure fundamental to improving quality of life. This purpose guides the company in its mission to deliver innovative, sustainable water and wastewater treatment solutions. AWC Water Solutions employs over 80 staff members and is headquartered in Langley. The company also has a satellite office in Calgary, along with a network of remote operators and experts across North America.
Current Scientific Corporation
Current Scientific Corporation, based in Port Coquitlam, specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced electro-optical infrared camera systems for marine and land-based applications. Their systems are globally deployed on coast guard vessels, super-yachts, paramilitary and navy ships, ferries, icebreakers and for coastal surveillance. Committed to innovation, Current Scientific invests in research and development to develop solutions for safety, security, environmental and conservation challenges. Their technology supports anti-piracy efforts, marine mammal detection, extreme weather search and rescue, and oil spill detection.
NORAM Electrolysis Systems Inc.
NORAM Electrolysis Systems Inc. (NESI) is an engineering and process technology company that provides engineering solutions and products for a sustainable future. NESI is part of the NORAM Group of Companies, under NORAM Engineering and Constructors. NESI's core technologies and product offerings are for electrochemical production of lithium hydroxide from various lithium brine feeds, and for electrochemical treatment of sodium effluent streams to recover the caustic and acid value.
CONSUMER PRODUCTS
Big Mountain Foods
Established in 1987, Big Mountain Foods is a plant-based food and lifestyle brand based in Richmond, with a mission to create food for everyone at the dinner table, even those with dietary restrictions or preferences.
bioLytical Laboratories
bioLytical Laboratories is an industry leader in manufacturing rapid in-vitro diagnostic tests. They’re on a global mission to ensure every person has access to their tests to learn their status, faster. Their flagship range of one-minute INSTI tests provide immediate and accurate results. By testing for antibodies specific to each disease, the INSTI platform is scalable and adaptable to detect diseases such as HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis C. With its lateral flow platform, iStatis, bioLytical continues to find ways to reach customers. iStatis is the next evolution of the bioLytical testing lineup. iStatis was designed to be accessible and simple to use, offering high-quality tests with trusted results. One by one, bioLytical is leading a movement to remove barriers to infectious disease testing.
Organika Health Products Inc.
Organika is a leading health and wellness company founded with a mission to help people live healthier. Organika offers a diverse range of hydration, collagen, supplements and superfood products designed to meet evolving consumer needs. Known for its industry-leading innovations, including award-winning electrolytes and collagen, Organika is committed to empowering communities globally with products that promote overall well-being. With a strong emphasis on quality, sustainability and customer trust, the company continues to expand its presence both in Canada and internationally.
DIGITAL MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
Aequilibrium
Aequilibrium is an award-winning digital consulting and implementation services firm that provides technology solutions for credit unions, banks and fintechs. Aequilibrium is based in Vancouver and was founded in 2012. Aequilibrium provides strategy, experience design, integration and custom development services to drive customer and member empathy, loyalty and growth for clients. The company also offers extended reality services such as VR training for financial institutions, virtual branches and digital twins that improve the customer or member experience while saving financial institutions time and money.
Eastward Media
Eastward Media is a leading media tech company that specializes in connecting brands with the Asian market. The company leverages advanced technology and deep market insights to help businesses effectively reach and engage with Asian consumers.
Setsail Marketing
Setsail Marketing transforms organizations into trusted brands. With over a decade in the industry, the company has launched successful campaigns, won awards and generated millions for clients.
EMERGING EXPORTER
Daanaa
Daanaa is a Vancouver-based fabless power electronics and semiconductor company. The company’s novel patent-protected power transaction unit (PTU) technology performs multiple power electronics functions and data transmission with one programmable module. Daanaa’s PTU makes power systems simpler and easier to design, while performing at the highest efficiency, power density and voltage conversion rate found in the industry. Daanaa is developing PTU modules for several industries, including energy generation surfaces, energy storage systems, automotive power electronics, data centre power systems and more.
Eterio Realities Inc.
Eterio Realities is a software development company that created and sells the product FabStation, a SAAS product that revolutionizes how fabrication and inspection are done in steel and metal fabrication industries.
Gene Biotechnology Enterprises Ltd.
Gene Biotechnology Medical, founded in 2021, is a pioneering leader in the health-care innovation sector. Specializing in molecular diagnostics, point-of-care testing and personalized genetic testing, the company is dedicated to revolutionizing the health-care industry. With a “lab-for-market” approach, Gene Bio Medical provides cost-effective bio-manufacturing solutions that empower individuals to take control of their health. The company has rapidly expanded its global presence, generating over $10 million in revenue in the past three years. Gene Bio Medical's mission is to enhance patient outcomes and improve global health through cutting-edge technology and strategic industry partnerships.
Hydrogen In Motion Inc.
The world is moving to renewable energies and hydrogen is key to a carbon-free society. However, high costs and the technical challenges of storing and transporting hydrogen, either as a compressed gas or in liquid form, impede the adoption of hydrogen technology. Hydrogen In Motion Inc. (H2M) founded in 2014 in Vancouver, has engineered a proprietary nanomaterial that selectively attracts hydrogen under ambient temperature and low pressure providing smaller, safer and economical hydrogen storage. H2M tanks will revolutionize the industry, dramatically driving down capital and operating costs and opening new markets including drones, mobility applications and utility scale energy storage.
INDIGENOUS-LED
Nuez Acres
Nuez Acres is a seed-to-skin brand harnessing the power of pecans through 100-per-cent natural products for skin, hair and body. Most importantly, the company is a waterless business that advocates for the conservation of water in the beauty industry. Nuez Acres is an Indigenous-owned, women-led company.
Safe Harbour Informatics Inc.
Safe Harbour Informatics is a 100-per-cent Indigenous-owned First Nations technology company specializing in cybersecurity-as-a-service and digital transformation. With decades of experience, the company is committed to delivering trusted cybersecurity outcomes that safeguard critical infrastructure while enabling business continuity. Safe Harbour’s mission is to prevent cyber breaches, allowing organizations to securely support their employees and clients while achieving their goals efficiently. As global cybersecurity needs rise due to increased e-commerce, remote work and IoT growth, Safe Harbour offers solutions across borders, leveraging remote teams in North America, Asia, Europe and India.
MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS
AWC Water Solutions Ltd.
AWC Water Solutions designs, manufactures and integrates water and wastewater treatment systems for a variety of municipal and industrial applications. With over 40 years of experience, the company has delivered more than 500 water and wastewater treatment plants across North America and internationally. The company’s purpose is to improve, deliver and protect the infrastructure fundamental to improving quality of life. This purpose guides the company in its mission to deliver innovative, sustainable water and wastewater treatment solutions. AWC Water Solutions employs over 80 staff members and is headquartered in Langley. The company also has a satellite office in Calgary, along with a network of remote operators and experts across North America.
Delta Controls Inc.
At the forefront of building automation systems, Delta Controls provides global solutions through its network of partners in over 80 countries. Focusing on innovation and sustainability has made the company an industry leader for over 40 years. Delta Controls manufactures all products in Metro Vancouver, offering dependable, user-friendly control solutions for buildings in the commercial, health care, hospitality, education and leisure markets. The "do it right" philosophy is a cornerstone of Delta Controls' operations. This value is embedded in every phase of their business, ensuring that high-quality, innovative products are consistently delivered. As part of Delta Electronics, Delta Controls is committed to leading building automation into a sustainable future.
Orbital Research Ltd.
For more than 20 years, Orbital Research has been manufacturing industry-leading, high-performance frequency conversion and satellite communications components, designed for reliable performance in extreme temperatures and harsh conditions. Products include Low noise block converters, low noise amplifiers, block down converters, reference oscillators, frequency multiplexers and redundancy systems for high-performance commercial and military applications. New products are under development for space applications. Customer sectors include military, aeronautical, earth observation, satellite news gathering, SATCOM-on-the-move and other sectors in the satellite industry.
OSI Maritime Systems
Burnaby-based OSI Maritime Systems is a leading global provider of naval navigation and tactical systems. The company’s customer base has grown to over 25 NATO and allied naval customers, totalling more than 700 warships and submarines. Export markets include Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Progressive Planet Solutions
Progressive Planet currently produces over one-hundred and forty branded and private label products for the pet, industrial and agricultural industries. These products are recognized and sold throughout the United States and Canada. The company’s expertise lies in developing products using their owned mineral assets and recycled materials to create products for a healthy planet. Progressive Planet is a forward-thinking company committed to advancing sustainability in the agriculture industry. With a focus on animal health, the company develops innovative products designed to reduce ammonia and enhance feed quality. Through continuous research and development, the company leads the way in creating solutions that benefit the agriculture sector while promoting a healthier planet.
SPF Precut Lumber
Established in 1990, SPF Precut Lumber is an award-winning wholesale exporter of Canadian softwood lumber to 16 countries across the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia and North America. In many of these markets, Canadian softwood lumber had not been used prior to SPF Precut Lumber’s introduction of these products to various industries, including pallet and packaging manufacturing, cable reel manufacturing, joineries and furniture manufacturing. A wholly owned family business, SPF Precut Lumber carries a large inventory (about 15 million board feet of Canadian softwood lumber) in its yard in Surrey, while managing logistics that allows orders to be shipped from Vancouver ports within 10 days of confirmation.
Sundher Timber Products Inc.
Sundher Timber is a B.C. specialty wood products manufacturer and marketing company located in Surrey. The company has two divisions. The first is a marketing division that acts as a representative for logs and lumber from Weyerhaeuser and Western Forest Products into India and Vietnam as well as our own internally manufactured lumber. The second is a manufacturing division that buys B.C. Coastal logs and manufactures them into lumber for sales in North America, Europe, Japan and China. Sundher Timber had manufacturing sales of $25 million and marketing agency sales of $50 million in 2023. The company’s value proposition is developing a customer base that has unique or specific requirements that are not being met by other much larger global forest products companies, and then develop manufacturing or sales programs to service these requirements.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Kobalt.io
Kobalt.io provides security, privacy and compliance services to small to mid-sized companies (primarily high-tech businesses) globally. From their B.C. headquarters, the company has expanded their team to cover the U.S., Australia, India and Europe, and support customers on six continents and in over 20 countries. In the last 18 months, Kobalt.io’s international footprint has expanded to represent more than two-thirds of revenue, and the company has leveraged strength in the home market to become a leading global player in their target market.
Robert Allan Ltd.
Robert Allan Ltd. is an independent, employee-owned firm of consulting naval architects and marine engineers, established in 1928 in Vancouver. The business is centred on the design of commercial working vessels of all types, with a particular focus on the international tugboat market. They also design fireboats, research vessels, crewboats, barges, government service vessels (such as icebreakers and nav-aids tenders), shallow-draft vessels of all types for inland transportation, and a diverse range of specialized craft for almost any purpose, as well as other floating things. Additionally, the company provides expertise in analyzing technical and financial aspects of a broad range of marine operations and marine systems design.
Setsail Marketing
Setsail Marketing transforms organizations into trusted brands. With over a decade in the industry, the company has launched successful campaigns, won awards and generated millions for clients.
WOMEN-LED
Big Mountain Foods
Established in 1987, Big Mountain Foods is a plant-based food and lifestyle brand based in Richmond, with a mission to create food for everyone at the dinner table, even those with dietary restrictions or preferences.
Gene Biotechnology Enterprises Ltd.
Gene Biotechnology Medical, founded in 2021, is a pioneering leader in the health-care innovation sector. Specializing in molecular diagnostics, point-of-care testing and personalized genetic testing, the company is dedicated to revolutionizing the health-care industry. With a “lab-for-market” approach, Gene Bio Medical provides cost-effective bio-manufacturing solutions that empower individuals to take control of their health. The company has rapidly expanded its global presence, generating over $10 million in revenue in the past three years. Gene Bio Medical's mission is to enhance patient outcomes and improve global health through cutting-edge technology and strategic industry partnerships.
Hydrogen In Motion Inc.
The world is moving to renewable energies and hydrogen is key to a carbon-free society. However, high costs and the technical challenges of storing and transporting hydrogen, either as a compressed gas or in liquid form, impede the adoption of hydrogen technology. Hydrogen In Motion Inc. (H2M) founded in 2014 in Vancouver, has engineered a proprietary nanomaterial that selectively attracts hydrogen under ambient temperature and low pressure providing smaller, safer and economical hydrogen storage. H2M tanks will revolutionize the industry, dramatically driving down capital and operating costs and opening new markets including drones, mobility applications and utility scale energy storage.
