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.