What is an Export Achievement Certificate?
Issued by the Director General of the U.S. Commercial Service, the Export Achievement Certificate recognizes small and medium-sized enterprises that have successfully entered the international marketplace for the first time, or that have successfully entered a new market. Awarded to both private companies and organizations committed to exporting endeavors, the Export Achievement Certificate highlights how the U.S. Commercial Service and its programs can lead to success for you!
Who are Western PA Export Achievement Award Winners?
2008 Export Achievement Award Winners
The U.S. Department of Commerce recognizes organizations who have formed a partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service to help provide export trade opportunites for their customers.
Dura-Tite Systems™, LLC,
Dura-Tite Systems developed and introduced a revolutionary plastic fitting to the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning industry in 2006. Through a combination of consulting and market research, the U.S. Commercial Service in conjunction with the other export assistance organizations, DuraTite Systems make their first export sale to Mexico and helped open up the Middle East Market in 2007. Dura-Tite was awarded The Export Achievement Certificate at the U.S. Commercial Services and Gannon University SBDC Luncheon on August 12, 2008, following Congressman English's annual Business Development Conference and Expo. The award was accepted by DuraTite’s CEO, James Karnes and Director of Marketing & Sales, Stacy Corapi.
Photo Left to Right: Congressman Phil English (PA-03), Jim Karnes, President and CEO, Stacy Corapi, Director of Marketing & Sales, and Israel Hernandez, Assistant Secretary for Trade Promotion and Director General of the U. S. & Foreign commercial Service.
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For a complete listing of Export Achievement Award Winners, please click on the following years 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002.
