Nine South Carolina firms were recognized for their export achievements at the S.C. Global Business Forum held on April 24 in Columbia. In addition, the Midlands International Trade Association and Deidre Crow with the City of Columbia were presented Certificates of Appreciation for Achievement in Trade. USDOC’s Deputy Assistant Secretary Paul Dyck presented the awards. Below is a listing of the certificate recipients and their achievements.
The U.S. Commerce Department’s Export Achievement Certificate recognizes companies that are business clients of the Commerce Department’s U.S. Commercial Service, and that have used their services to make their first export sale or open new foreign markets. The Certificate of Appreciation for Achievement in Trade recognizes trade associations, government agencies, and other qualified recipients for supporting U.S. export development and for creating opportunities for U.S businesses through trade.
Ark Therapeutic Services, Inc., Lugoff, SC - Accepting the Award: Debbie Lowsky, President Product: designer and manufacturer of speech therapy products, occupational, adult care, eye care, and respiratory products and early childhood developmental toys and tools. New Export Market: Canada
Alemite Corporation, Fort Mill, SC - Accepting the Award: Paul Anderson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing Product: Lubrication and fluid handling systems and equipment, including pumps, reels, grease fittings, grease guns, automatic lubrication systems and related accessories. New Export Market: Ireland
DMP, Inc., Rock Hill, SC - Accepting the Award: Mark Masters, President Product: Industrial water treatment equipment New Export Market: Vietnam
EC&M, St. Matthews, SC - Accepting the Award: Keith Hudgins, Managing Director Product: AC and DC electrical control and auxiliary equipment for heavy-duty overhead cranes New Export Market: China
MeadWestVaco – Specialty Chemicals Division, Charleston, SC - Accepting the Award: Carl Day, Jr., Business Development – Specialty Chemicals Division Product: Specialty chemicals New Export Market: China
Palmetto Synthetics LLC, Kingstree, SC - Accepting the Award: Jim Poston, Controller Product: Unique, synthetic fibers made from polyester resins, including solution-dyed fibers New Export Market: Mexico
Scout Boats, Summerville, SC - Accepting the Award: Alan Lang, National Sales Director Product: Inboard and outboard fishing boats and pleasure craft New Export Market: Italy
Solent Technology, Lexington, SC - Accepting the Award: Allan Powell, President Product: Air Filter Machines/Equipment and a Contract Pleater of Air Filter Elements New Export Market: France
Wikoff Color Corp., Fort Mill, SC - Accepting the Award: Jim, Freid, Director – Distributor and Export Sales Product: Flexography and lithographic inks New Export Market: Chile
Deidre Crow, International Trade Liaison in the City of Columbia’s Office of Economic Development Achievement in Trade: Expansion of international trade opportunities for businesses located in the City of Columbia and the Midlands Region of South Carolina.
Midlands International Trade Association - Accepting the Award: Fred Monk, President Achievement in Trade: Outstanding support to the S.C. international trade business community.