Nationwide Equipment is the proud recipient of the 2001 President's "E" Award given by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce on behalf of the President for its excellent operations in the export of heavy equipment worldwide.

The President's "E" award for Excellence in Exporting was created by Executive Order of the President in 1961 as the nation's highest award to honor American exporters.  This award recognizes businesses for their competitive achievements in the world markets, as well as the benefits of their success to the U.S. economy.  It is awarded to those firms or organizations which have made a significant contribution to our nation's export expansion efforts, recognizing superior performance in demonstrating breakthroughs in competitive markets, introduction of new products into U.S. export trade, or the opening of a new market, as well as engaging in an effective international marketing program and overcoming key export problems to accomplish export totals in excess of the industry average.

The "E" Award program is managed by the U.S. Commercial Service, a Commerce Department unit that helps U.S. companies, particularly small and mid-sized companies, sell their products internationally.  The agency has a worldwide network of trade experts across the U.S. and in more than 80 countries worldwide.  "Ninety-five percent of the world's consumers live outside the U.S.," said Commercial Service Director General Maria Cino.  "And because the world's consumers know U.S. products are excellent, our companies enjoy a competitive advantage in most countries."