YHI
YHI Power is the Australian subsidiary of Singapore-based YHI Group, distributing automotive, marine, industrial, and renewable energy batteries across Australia through five warehouse hubs, serving trade buyers via the Neuton Power brand and over 20 third-party brands.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1948
- HeadquartersBraeside, Australia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What YHI does
YHI Power is the Australian operating arm of YHI Group, a Singapore-headquartered diversified distributor founded in 1948. The company distributes automotive, marine, industrial, lithium, and solar energy storage batteries across Australia through dedicated sales and warehousing operations in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. Its portfolio combines the proprietary Neuton Power brand (launched 2009) with over 20 third-party distributed brands including Bosch, Vision, CSB, Pylontech, Dyness, Deye, Bluetti, Crown, and Projecta, organized under a '3M strategy' spanning Multi-product, Multi-brand, Multi-category.
The core technology offering is physical battery distribution across multiple chemistries (lead-acid AGM, gel, flooded, and lithium-ion) rather than proprietary product development. Supporting infrastructure includes an e-commerce catalog with battery finder and cross-reference tools, downloadable product brochures and safety data sheets, and direct phone-based sales support. Adjacent product categories extend into battery chargers, racks, cabinets, portable power stations, and solar inverters, enabling the company to serve as a system-level supplier rather than a single-product reseller.
YHI Power generates revenue through B2B wholesale hardware sales to automotive aftermarket service centers, marine dealers, industrial UPS/telecom buyers, and solar installers, with a secondary channel via its consumer/SMB-facing e-commerce site. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is a privately held subsidiary of YHI Corporation Singapore Pte Ltd, with no public funding rounds, no disclosed M&A activity, and a headcount band of 11-50 employees in the Australian operations. Strategic direction is increasingly oriented toward lithium and renewable energy storage categories, leveraging the structural tailwind of solar adoption in the Australian market.
YHI firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- YHI
- Legal name
- YHI Corporation Singapore Pte Ltd
- Website
- https://yhipower.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1948
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- YHI Power is the Australian subsidiary of Singapore-based YHI Group, distributing automotive, marine, industrial, and renewable energy batteries across Australia through five warehouse hubs, serving trade buyers via the Neuton Power brand and over 20 third-party brands.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
YHI industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Battery Distribution
- NAICS
- Battery Manufacturing (33591), Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers (4413)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Energy Storage Components for Renewables Manufacturing (BESS Packs, PCS, Thermal Management) (EUAMAHAI), Automotive Batteries & 12V/Low-Voltage Energy Storage Manufacturing (IMACAJAJ), E-Mobility Batteries & Swappable Packs (Consumer) (CRACASAI)
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Where YHI is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Braeside
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices6 records
Markets served
YHI business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Battery Product Distribution: YHI Power generates revenue through distribution of automotive, industrial, and renewable energy batteries across multiple market segments. The company operates as a distributor offering multi-brand battery solutions including their proprietary Neuton Power brand alongside third-party brands (Bosch, Vision, CSB, Pylontech, Crown, Dyness, Deye, Bluetti). Revenue is generated through wholesale distribution to automotive, marine, industrial, and solar energy sectors.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
YHI product offering
Product offeringCore offering
YHI Power distributes automotive, marine, industrial, UPS/telecom, and solar energy storage batteries across Australia through a multi-brand portfolio. The company sells its proprietary Neuton Power brand (launched 2009) alongside distributed third-party brands including Bosch, Vision, CSB, Pylontech, Crown, Dyness, Deye, and Bluetti, covering lead-acid and lithium-ion chemistries. Sales occur through a B2B direct sales channel (phone 1300 722 028) and an e-commerce website, supported by warehousing in five Australian cities.
Product overview
YHI Power is a battery distribution business operating under the global YHI Group (founded in Singapore in 1948). The company offers a multi-brand, multi-product portfolio through its '3M strategy' - Multi-product, Multi-brand, Multi-category. The core offering centers on distributing automotive, industrial, marine, and renewable energy batteries across Australia, with Neuton Power serving as the flagship own brand (launched in 2009). The product portfolio spans starting batteries (for vehicles, motorbikes, lawn mowers), deep cycle batteries (for marine, industrial, solar applications), lithium energy storage systems (including Pylontech and Dyness brands), UPS/telecom backup power (Vision, CSB, REVO Series), and related accessories including chargers, racks, and portable power stations. The company distributes over 20 third-party brands alongside its proprietary Neuton Power sub-brands, covering applications from automotive starting to large-scale energy storage.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Neuton Power: Flagship automotive battery brand launched in 2009, includes multiple variants: Neuton Power Premium, Neuton Power K, Neuton Power AGM, Neuton Power Gel, Neuton Power Solar, Neuton Power Lithium, Neuton Power Ultimate, Neuton Power X-treme
- Vision
- CSB
- Dyness
- Pylontech
- Crown
- Projecta
- OzCharge
- Deye
- AcePower
- Cospowers
- Fesing
- Bluetti
Products and services
- Automotive Batteries
- Marine and Boat Batteries Marine starting and deep cycle batteries for boats, yachts, and marine equipment, including high-vibration resistance and onboard deep cycle power. Includes the Neuton Power Ultimate AGM marine line.
- Industrial UPS and Telecom Batteries
- Lithium Energy Storage Batteries
- Solar Batteries and Inverters
- Motorbike and Powersport Batteries
- Portable Power Stations
- Battery Racks and Cabinets
- Battery Chargers
Companies that use YHI
Customer profileSegments6 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
YHI technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
YHI partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core, major and moderate.
- Australian Battery Industry Association (ABIA)minorIndustry association membership for battery industry representation and standards
- Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAA)minorIndustry association membership representing automotive aftermarket businesses
- Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA)minorIndustry association for heavy vehicle industry representation
- Neuton PowercoreProprietary flagship brand launched in 2009, manufactured under strict quality controls and distributed exclusively through YHI Power network
- BoschmajorInternational brand partnership for automotive and marine batteries - distributes Bosch branded batteries alongside proprietary Neuton Power products
- VisionmajorIndustrial battery brand partnership - distributes Vision branded industrial and UPS batteries including REVO series
- CSBmajorIndustrial battery brand partnership for UPS and telecom applications
- PylontechmajorLithium energy storage brand partnership - distributes Pylontech lithium batteries for solar and energy storage applications including US5000B model
- CrownmoderateDeep cycle battery brand partnership for industrial applications
- DynessmoderateLithium battery brand partnership for energy storage applications
- DeyemoderateSolar inverter brand partnership for complete solar energy system solutions
- BluettimoderatePortable power station brand partnership for portable energy solutions
- ProjectamoderateBattery charger brand partnership for complete battery management solutions
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
YHI competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- R&J Batteries: One of Australia's largest independent battery distributors, supplying automotive, marine, industrial, and motive power batteries across a national branch network. Directly comparable to YHI Power as a multi-brand battery distributor with a five-city Australian footprint and similar customer segments.
- Battery World: National Australian battery retailer/distributor with a large store network covering automotive, marine, deep cycle, and solar batteries. Operates in the same multi-brand distribution channel as YHI Power and competes for installer and end-customer sales across Australia.
- Century Batteries: Australian-headquartered battery manufacturer and distributor (owned by Ramcar) with deep automotive, marine, and deep cycle presence. Comparable to YHI Power in serving the same automotive aftermarket and industrial channels and overlapping B2B customers.
- SuperCharge Batteries: Australian battery brand and distributor serving automotive, marine, commercial, and solar markets. Directly overlaps with YHI Power's product mix and target segments across Australia.
- Battery Specialties: Australian specialty battery distributor focused on industrial, motive power, and stationary batteries. Comparable to YHI Power's industrial UPS/telecom/deep cycle segment and the multi-brand distribution model.
Broad incumbents
- EnerSys: Global industrial battery manufacturer (Odyssey, PowerSafe, DataSafe) supplying reserve power, motive power, and battery solutions worldwide. YHI Power's industrial UPS/telecom portfolio competes for similar customers, with EnerSys as the upstream incumbent whose products YHI sometimes distributes.
- Exide Technologies: Global manufacturer of stored-energy solutions for automotive and industrial applications (GNB, Exide, Sonnenschein). Overlaps heavily with YHI Power's automotive and industrial battery categories in the Australian market.
- Clarios: World's largest automotive battery manufacturer (Varta, Optima, Luminous) supplying car batteries globally. YHI Power distributes competing brands like Bosch and Neuton Power in similar automotive channels, making Clarios a relevant incumbent competitor at the brand level.
- Bosch Australia (Automotive): Australian arm of Bosch, one of YHI Power's principal distributed brands, but also a direct competitor via its own battery product lines and broader automotive aftermarket network. Useful as a hybrid incumbent/partner peer.
Emerging players
- Pylontech: Lithium energy storage system manufacturer for solar and residential storage. A current YHI Power distribution partner; potentially an emerging direct competitor if Pylontech expands its own Australian sales channels, displacing distributors like YHI.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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YHI leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
YHI funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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YHI M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about YHI
What does YHI do?
YHI Power distributes automotive, marine, industrial, UPS/telecom, and solar energy storage batteries across Australia through a multi-brand portfolio. The company sells its proprietary Neuton Power brand (launched 2009) alongside distributed third-party brands including Bosch, Vision, CSB, Pylontech, Crown, Dyness, Deye, and Bluetti, covering lead-acid and lithium-ion chemistries. Sales occur through a B2B direct sales channel (phone 1300 722 028) and an e-commerce website, supported by warehousing in five Australian cities.
Is YHI a public or private company?
YHI is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was YHI founded?
YHI was founded in 1948. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is YHI based?
YHI is headquartered in Braeside, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does YHI make money?
One revenue line is on record: battery Product Distribution.
Who are YHI's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are R&J Batteries, Battery World, Century Batteries, SuperCharge Batteries and Battery Specialties. Broad incumbents are EnerSys, Exide Technologies, Clarios and Bosch Australia (Automotive). Pylontech is listed as an emerging player.
Does YHI have an API?
No public API is recorded for YHI.
What industry is YHI in?
YHI's product category is Battery Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAHAB, Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly), with a secondary code of EUAMAHAI, Energy Storage Components for Renewables Manufacturing (BESS Packs, PCS, Thermal Management). Its NAICS code is 33591 and its SIC code is 3600.