Polyguard Products, based in Ennis, Texas, a manufacturer of pipeline coatings, waterproofing, and related products, was presented with the President's "E Star" Award for Exports by US Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker at a ceremony in Washington, DC.
The award was created by President Kennedy in 1961 to recognise persons, firms, or organisations which contribute significantly in the effort to increase US exports.
Polyguard, which sells products in 34 countries, attributes much of its success to Director of Global Business Development Nate Muncaster. 鈥淣ate has done a great job in developing international business,鈥� Polyguard President Shawn Eastham said, adding that Muncaster has learned numerous languages. 鈥淚t鈥檚 helped bridge the communications gap.鈥�
The award
The award is presented to organisations that have earned successive export growth, and can demonstrate an innovative international marketing plan, which led to their increase.
US companies are nominated for the "E" Award for Exports through the Department of Commerce's US and Foreign Commercial Service office network.
Polyguard one of only four recipients in the US of the 鈥淓 Star鈥� award
Polyguard Products is one of only four companies in the country to receive an "E Star" Award for Exports in 2014.
鈥淭he President鈥檚 鈥淓鈥� Award winners are fantastic American businesses and organisations that have played a crucial role in strengthening and growing our economy through increased US exports,鈥� said Secretary Pritzker.
鈥淏y selling Made-in-America goods and services internationally, US business can grow faster, hire more employees, pay higher wages, and help spread American ideas, innovation and values. Congratulations to Polyguard Products for its export achievement, which helps the local community, the state of Texas, and the nation, remain competitive in the global marketplace.鈥�
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