The Commercial Service helps thousands of businesses expand their exports. Here are just a few examples of what some Midwest firms and organizations have accomplished with our assistance. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Export Achievement Certificate recognizes companies that are business clients of the U.S. Commercial Service, and that have used our services to make their first export sale or open new foreign markets.
(If you are interested in joining the ranks of these successful exporters, just click on the Tell Us About Yourself link on the left side of this page, and an International Trade Specialist will contact you regarding your first steps to global business.)
2009 WINNERS
Photo 1: Arbortech Corporation provides engineered wastewater treatment technology and services that meet the needs of firms in many industries. Arbortech’s patented technology helps customers achieve environmental compliance through the use of their green product which reduces the use of harmful chemicals while reducing operating costs, particularly energy usage. An Export Achievement Certificate was presented to Arbortech Corporation by Congresswoman Melissa Bean on April 27, 2009.
Photo 2: Rauland-Borg Corporation is an industry leader in nurse call and school intercom systems. Rauland-Borg Corp. used the Commercial Service's Gold Key Service extensively, both to conduct market research at hospitals overseas, as well as to meet with potential distributors of Rauland’s products. Through his Gold Key meetings, as well as additional information and assistance provided by the Commercial Service, Mr. Selch has expanded Rauland’s distributor network to Vietnam, India, and throughout the Middle East, including Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, UAE & Oman. An Export Achievement Certificate was presented to Rauland-Borg Corp. by Congressman Mark Kirk on April 27, 2009.
Photo 3: RUST-OLEUM CORPORATION of Vernon Hills, IL is the premier supplier of paints and coatings for rust prevention and decoration in the U.S. and Canada and is expanding worldwide. John Simons, Director of International Sales, was presented with the U.S. Commercial Service's Export Achievement Certificate by Congressman Mark S. Kirk (IL-10) at the International Trade Business Forum in Grayslake, IL on April 27, 2009, an event cosponsored by Lake County Partners. Rust-Oleum's export business has grown dramatically over the past four years as a result of their focus on global opportunities. This decision resulted in a dramtic increase of $12 million in new sales, a 70% increase during that timeframe. Mr. Simons and his team receive export assistance from International Trade Specialist Robin Mugford, Libertyville Export Assistance Center. Mr. Simons also serves as member of the Illinois District Export Council, an appointment made by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
Photo 4: X-Cel X-Ray Corporation manufactures a complete line of high-frequency and adjustable x-ray units including designs for veterinarians, orthopedic surgeons, general radiology and industrial x-ray systems. X-Cel’s medical technology helps customers in many countries to receive a higher standard of care. The firms products have now been sold to more than fifteen countries around the world. An Export Achievement Certificate was presented to X-Cel X-Ray Corporation by Congresswoman Melissa Bean on April 27, 2009.
2008-2007 WINNERS click here
