PHILADELPHIA, November
5, 2009 - BDP International has won the prestigious 2009 President's
E Star Award for Export Service.
Twenty-one companies that excel at exporting were honored by
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke on Nov. 5 as recipients of
the Presidential E and E Star Awards during a ceremony at the
National District Export Council Conference. The pair of awards
are the highest U.S. government recognition any domestic entity
may receive for supporting export activity.
Philadelphia-based BDP is one of only two companies in the U.S.
to receive the E Star award this year under the category of
export service.
"BDP International has demonstrated a sustained commitment
to export expansion," Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said
in presenting the award. "Your increase in export servicing
sales, from $18.1 million in 2005 to $35.4 million in 2008,
is impressive. Your company's expansion to 23 U.S. facilities
and 17 operations centers in 120 countries is a reflection of
your superior customer service. BDP International's achievements
undoubtedly have contributed to national export expansion efforts
that support the U.S. economy and create American jobs."
The award was accepted by H. Timothy Bolte, BDP vice president,
and Michael Ford, vice president of regulatory compliance and
quality.
This is the second time in a dozen years that BDP has won an
export award from the U.S. Department of Commerce. In 1997,
BDP was awarded the President's E Award for excellence in exporting,
the highest U.S. award for American exporters. The E Star
award is given for continued efforts to improve U.S. export
service. Only winners of the E Award can compete for the E Star
award.
BDP International is one of the leading privately held freight
logistics/transportation management firms based in the United
States. It operates freight logistics centers in more than 20
cities throughout North America and a network of subsidiaries,
joint ventures and strategic partnerships in 121 countries.
BDP was lauded for its dedication to research and education
in the global logistics industry, including initiatives to assist
export clients in logistics and operational matters. In April
2006, BDP conducted a survey of shippers to determine their
understanding of non-vessel operating common carrier confidential
service agreements. In May 2007, BDP in conjunction with St.
Joseph's University conducted a survey of multi-national companies
in the chemical, consumer goods, industrial and retail sectors
regarding global supply chains.
"We are unaware of any company that provides more market
guidance and current trade information to all of their stakeholders
than BDP International," said BDP CEO Rich Bolte. This
award is a validation that our collaborative approach to global
logistics have not only helped our clients but contributed to
U.S. export expansion.
BDP has also established offices and warehouse facilities throughout
the commercial world. This expansion gives clients access to
on-site local distribution experts who are bilingual, knowledgeable
about the market and available to accompany and advise BDP clients
in negotiations with local industry.
As an example, in China BDP provides supply chain consulting
and project services along with expertise in local documentation
and regulations through BDP offices located in ten major commercial
areas of China.
History of the Awards
During World War II, more than 4,000 “E” pennants were presented to war plants in recognition of production excellence. The famous flag with the big "E" emblazoned on it became a badge of patriotism in action.
President John F. Kennedy revived the World War II E symbol of excellence to honor and provide recognition to America's exporters. Thus, the E Award Program was established by executive order on December 5, 1961. The E Star was authorized in 1969 to recognize E Award winners for continued efforts in export expansion.
Winners of the E and E Star Award are authorized to fly the blue and white banner, to display the accompanying certificate of commendation, signed by the secretary of Commerce in the name and by the authority of the president, to wear and issue to employees an E lapel pin and to refer to the award in their advertising.
Media Contacts
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Arnie Bornstein
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About BDP
With annual revenues of approximately $1.6 billion, BDP International is one of the leading privately held freight logistics/transportation management firms based in the U.S. It operates freight logistics centers in more than 20 cities throughout North America and a network of subsidiaries, joint ventures and strategic partnerships in more than 120 countries. The company serves more than 4,000 customers worldwide. Clients include Bayer, Conoco Phillips, Dow, DuPont, Heineken USA, Honeywell, Johnson & Johnson, Marks & Spencer, Revlon, , Trek Bicycle, Wacker and others. BDP provides a range of services, including ocean, air and ground transportation; lead logistics process analysis, design and management; export freight forwarding; import customs brokerage and regulatory compliance; project and energy logistics; warehousing/consolidation/distribution; and Internet shipping transaction/tracking management systems. For more information visit www.bdpinternational.com.
