8 Companies Grab 2017 Alabama Trade Awards For Exporting Success

By Dawn Azok
Made in Alabama

Eight companies from across Alabama were honored this week with 2017 Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards for their achievements in exporting goods and services around the world.

Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey presented the awards during a ceremony at the state Capitol, which was followed by a luncheon hosted by the Export Alabama Alliance. The honorees represent a diverse mix of the state’s business community, including major global manufacturers, small independent businesses and service providers that are critical to other companies’ success in overseas markets.

“Every year, I am impressed by the level of exporting activities among the winners of the Trade Excellence Awards, and this year’s group is no exception,” Gov. Robert Bentley said in a statement. “Innovative fingerprint ID systems, heavy-duty military trailers, high-performance light trucks and organic, freshly milled flours are just a few of the Alabama-made products that have helped us reach an all-time high for state exports.”Alabama exports topped $20.5 billion in 2016, breaking the previous annual record set in 2012. The export figures, released last month, showed significant gains in transportation equipment, chemicals and paper products.

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