2000 Export Awards
2000 STATE'S TOP EXPORTERS
Sponsored by the Montana District Export Council
EXPORTER OF THE YEAR
Recognition of a Montana firm which has made a significant contribution to the state and national economy by export sale of Montana product of service
AMERICAN CHEMET, East Helena
Bill Shropshire, President and CEO
American Chemet has grown its export business over the past ten years to become the largest copper oxide producer in the world. Their copper oxides are used as the active ingredient in marine anti-fouling paints and are sold around the world to every continent, except Antarctica. American Chemet’s exported copper oxides are also used as an agricultural fungicide and their cupric oxide is used in glass making and ceramic operations
EXPORT MARKETING PROGRAM
Recognition of Montana firm for excellence and effectiveness of individual marketing program conducted in an effort to develop or increase export sales of Montana products or services
RDM MULTI-ENTERPRISES, Anaconda
Dominic DiFrancesco, President
RDM has grown its export business over the past years to the point where exports amount to over 40% of total sales. A byproduct of the Anaconda Smelter operation, the slag is refined and processed to make it a desirable product for sandblasting and roofing materials.
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Recognition of achievement in making a significant timely export sale of a Montana product.
MATERIALS BIO, INC. d.b.a. QUAD FIVE, Ryegate
Dan Johnson, Corporate Secretary
Quad Five is involved in exporting donor animal blood fractions, including whole blood for diagnostic test kits and culture media and serum for diagnostics cell culture and vaccine manufacturing. Importation of animal blood products is closely controlled in most foreign countries. An exporter needs specific certification from U.S. authorities as to the disease status of the donor animals. Delivery is also a critical factor and delays in clearing customs can add one to three days to transit times. Quad Five continues to explore alternate means of transportation to improve delivery times and control freight costs.
EXPORT ADVOCATE
Recognition of outstanding achievements in assisting in the export of Montana products or services.
SENATOR MAX BAUCUS
Senator Baucus has been a long-time advocate and leader in promoting international trade in Montana. His efforts have opened new markets and grown existing ones to the benefit of Montana companies.
*Note--- Senator Baucus was presented his award by Montana District Export Council Chairman Bill Fogerty when the Senator was in-state attending the Montana World Trade Center’s E-merica (e-business) Conference July 30-August 2, 2000.
