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wiredInUSA - July 2014
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Allied Wire & Cable has been recognized for
its contributions to US exports with a President’s
‘E’ Award for Exports.
On 28
th
May US secretary of commerce,
Penny Pritzker presented Allied Wire & Cable
with the President’s ‘E’ Award for Exports at a
ceremony in Washington DC. The ‘E’ Awards
are the highest recognition any US entity may
receive for making a significant contribution
to the expansion of US exports.
“Allied Wire & Cable has demonstrated a
sustained commitment to export expansion.
The ‘E’ AwardsCommitteewas very impressed
with Allied Wire & Cable’s creation of an
interdepartmental committee to enhance
exports. The company’s participation in
international trade fairs and missions was also
particularly impressive.
“Allied Wire & Cable’s achievements
have undoubtedly contributed to national
export expansion efforts that support the US
economy and create American jobs,” said
Secretary Pritzker in her congratulatory letter
to the company announcing its selection as
an award recipient.
President Kennedy revived theWorldWar II ‘E’
symbol of excellence to honor and provide
recognition to America’s exporters, and the
program was established by executive order
10978 on 5
th
December 1961.
Four years of successive export growth and an
applicant’s demonstration of an innovative
international marketing plan that led to the
increase in exports is a significant factor in
making the award. Allied Wire was one of 66
US companies presented with the award this
year.
President’s export award