Two Baltimore Businesses Join Forces to Power Ukraine

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:08:37 +0000

When Baltimore businesses join forces, we can make a world of difference. Power Up recently teamed up with another incredible Baltimore-based company, Klik Solutions, to provide power to the people of Ukraine during this difficult time.

Widespread Power Outages in Ukraine

After months of political turmoil, millions of Ukrainians are without power this November. Russian attacks on electrical infrastructure have caused rolling power outages nationwide. Without electricity, Ukrainian citizens are left without access to their phones, appliances, medical devices, and more.

Even brief power outages can cause a ripple effect in a community, especially as the weather gets colder. According to NPR, “they're going to have to conserve electricity, and they're going to have to shoulder the burden of power outages.”

Power Up Donated 70 Pre-Powered Charging Units

Power Up, co-founded by Scott Calhoun, is a provider of charging solutions ranging from tabletop cell phone charging stations to full-scale Charging Trailers that can handle large crowds. The Baltimore business has a history of global impact, including its expansion into Panama and a trade mission to Israel.

Klik Solutions is an international Managed Security Service Provider, founded by Arthur Olshansky. The company is based in Baltimore, but they have 3 international offices, including one in Kyiv, Ukraine. Olshansky also heads a nonprofit organization called Global Operations Group Ukraine Aid, which provides funds and supplies for humanitarian and survival needs in Ukraine.

Power Up recently donated 70 rugged battery packs––each of which provides 100 watts of portable power––and charging cables. The devices were manufactured right here in Baltimore and were then sent to Ukrainian Klik Solutions team members, as well as groups sponsored through Global Operations Group Ukraine Aid.

Contact Power Up

To learn more about Power Up’s advanced charging technology and other global initiatives, contact us today.

Celebrating Our Expansion into Panama

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 22:40:08 +0000

Since the early days of Power Up, we’ve adhered to the same mission: keep people connected during the moments that matter. From stadiums to college campuses, to hospital waiting rooms, we’ve helped countless communities stay powered up and connected with our innovative charging technology.

Power Up in Panama

Now, we’re taking that mission to new heights. We’re thrilled to share that we’ve recently expanded into Central America, shipping $100k worth of Power Up products for distribution in Panama.

This marks our first entry into the Latin American market, and we’re immensely grateful for the support we’ve received. It’s a testament to the hard work of everyone on our team. We also couldn’t have achieved this without the aid of the Maryland Department of Commerce, which helped us facilitate a seamless transition into this new market.

Expanding to a global scale has been an exciting journey for PowerUp. Previously, our parent company, Barcoding, Inc. had stepped into the international market through Lt. Governor Boyd Ruthorford’s trade mission to Israel, capturing nearly $250,000 in sales.

Local Spirit, Global Impact

As we expand abroad, however, we know it all starts right here in our hometown of Baltimore. Power Up believes in the importance of starting locally to make an impact globally. Getting charging units from Highlandtown in Baltimore all the way to Panama requires a team effort, and we’re honored to serve our community by creating jobs and growing our local economy.

We are excited to see our charging solutions implemented in new places, both in Maryland and around the globe. When the whole world is connected, everyone benefits.

If you’d like to learn more about Power Up’s charging units and business solutions, contact us today.

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Two Baltimore Businesses Join Forces to Power Ukraine

Celebrating Our Expansion into Panama