Firms honored with export awards

U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross presented the 2018 President’s “E” Awards to firms and organizations that export U.S. goods and services. Those companies are in 18 states and recognized as part of the 56th anniversary of the award. This year’s honorees include 33 small and medium-sized businesses as well as 17 manufacturers. The President’s “E” Award is the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. Twenty-five were honored with the “E” Award for Exports for demonstrating a sustained increase in export sales over a four-year period. Nine assisted and facilitated export activities and received the “E” Award for Export Service. The “E” Star Award for Exports was awarded to eight firms. Gulf Coast states’ recipients are listed in each category: “E” Award for Exports: EXEPRON of Lafayette, La.; “E” Award for Export Service: Alabama Department of Commerce of Montgomery; “E” Star Award for Exports: Durbin USA of Ocean Springs, Miss. (Source: Commerce Department 05/21/18)