West Virginia Export Success

With more than $3.3 billion in exports in 2004, international trade continues to be an important sector of West Virginia’s economy. Governor Joe Manchin announced in this press release that exports increased 37 percent from 2003 to 2004, outpacing the U.S. export growth rate of 13 percent during the same period.

West Virginia’s top exports include chemicals, plastics, machinery, coal, automotive components, hardwoods, aluminum, steel and other industrial and consumer products. These products are exported to Canada, Belgium, Japan, China, Mexico and more than 100 other countries.

Distribution of West Virginia's Exports 2004
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Exporter Profiles

The following companies are examples of West Virginia small and medium sized businesses that have demonstrated success in international markets. These companies offer quality products at competitive prices, provide outstanding customer service, and maintain a strong commitment to exporting.

MountainMade. The mountains of West Virginia have long been revered and respected for their role in shaping our history, culture and heritage. (read more)	J&M Industrial, Inc. manufactures used and rebuilt mineral processing equipment and bulk dry solids handling equipment ... (read more)	Stephanie Danz, of Mountain Art Glass, creates stained glass pieces of all kinds, from detailed landscape panels to ... (read more)

 

Awards

Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting

Since 1983 West Virginia Governors have worked in cooperation with the West Virginia Export Council to recognize successful exporters with the “Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Exporting”.

2005 Winners

• Exporter:	Clark Truck Parts, Poca J&M Industrial, Parkersburg
  Service Award:	Mr. Don Gallion Dr. Cyril Logar Dr. William Riley
  Governor’s Commendation for Export Success:	WV Coal Association

• For a listing of past award winners, please contact (email)

Governor’s Commendation for International Market Entry

Based on the tradition of a small business framing their “first dollar earned” and hanging it on their wall, this award includes an actual piece of currency from a new market that an exporter enters.

More than 300 of these awards, representing export sales to 85 countries, have been presented since 2002.

For a complete list of Commendation Award winners, please contact (email)