National Band & Tag of Newport was one of four winners of The World Trade Center Kentucky (WTC-KY) 2019 Martha Layne Collins Awards for Excellence in International Trade.
WTC-KY has celebrated 27 years of honoring Kentucky companies for the Governor’s Award. Named after the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s 56th Governor, this annual award is given to companies who were chosen for their accomplishments in international business and ability to successfully navigate global trade markets in order to positively benefit the state. Former Governor, Martha Layne Collins, was instrumental in attracting numerous Japanese automotive makers and parts suppliers to Kentucky in the mid-1980s.
This prestigious award is based on the company’s success through outstanding commitment to, and performance in international trade; evidence of executive management and organization-wide commitment to international business; uniqueness and creativity of international strategy/plan; and overall contributions to the local community through world trade. In addition to experiencing tremendous growth in Kentucky and other sites in the United States, export sales accounted for a significant portion of business growth.
The Martha Layne Collins Award was presented at the annual ceremony and gala held at The Elizabeth in Frankfort to the following companies:
Medium Enterprise Recipient (500 employees or less):
• National Band & Tag – Newport
National Band & Tag Company is a family operated manufacturer founded in 1902, specializing in identification solutions. Most all of its products are made in America, but it sells products worldwide to various industries including: poultry, cattle, lab animal research, dog and cat rabies vaccinations, wildlife conservation, and industrial applications.
Micro Enterprise Recipient (0-10 employees):
• New Frontier, Inc. – Morehead
New Frontier is Appalachia’s first outdoor clothing brand. It is strongly committed to spreading Kentucky and Appalachian roots globally. By focusing on putting people first, crafting innovative, eco-friendly, clothing, it will continue to provide people with the highest quality gear for their everyday journey. We are optimistic in the sense that our Kentucky/Appalchian style will continue to spread & grow across the globe in years to come.
Small Enterprise Recipient (50 employees or less):
• Hallway Feeds – Lexington
Hallway Feeds, founded in 1964, is a family-owned and handshake operated equine feed manufacturer. Hallway Feeds’ state of the art manufacturing facility located in Lexington produces premium equine feeds to serve horses in Kentucky, across the USA, and around the world. Hallway Feeds has fueled 13 of the past 22 Kentucky Derby winners including the recent Triple Crown champions American Pharoah and Justify.
Large Enterprise Recipient (greater than 500 employees):
• Champion Petfoods- Lexington
Champion Petfoods, maker of award-winning ORIJEN and ACANA pet foods, has a 34-year reputation for innovation and leadership. It makes Biologically Appropriate™ pet food from Fresh Regional Ingredients that are Never Outsourced. Its foods are available in over 94 countries around the globe.
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