SSOE Awarded National Export Achievement Award from the U.S. Department of Commerce

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) visited SSOE on October 5th to present the firm with an Export Achievement Certificate from the U.S. Department of Commerce. According to Brown, "When it comes to exports, most people think about the manufacturing of goods—which is critical to Ohio's economic health. But we can't afford to overlook the export of services, which is exactly SSOE specializes in—and why they've been recognized as a model for exporters." Of the certificate, Tony Damon, CEO and President of SSOE said, "This is really an honor for us to receive this award. As international opportunities continue to increase exporting has become a large part of our growth strategy. Currently 8% of our total revenue comes from international business; we are working toward increasing that number to 25% by 2015." SSOE is planning several new international locations in the next year in China, India and Canada. The Export Achievement Certificate from the U.S. Department of Commerce was created to recognize small and medium sized enterprises and organizations that have successfully entered the international marketplace. Continue Reading →

SSOE Named Large Exporter of the Year by Ohio Governor

SSOE was recently recognized for its success in the global marketplace by Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and Ohio Department of Development Director Lisa Patt-McDaniel at a luncheon held in Columbus. SSOE was named the "Large Exporter of the Year." In total, 20 Ohio companies were presented with the Governor's Excellence in Exporting Award ("E"Award). This is SSOE's third time being an "E" award recipient; we also received this honor in 2002 as well as 2006. The Governor's Excellence in Exporting Award annually recognizes Ohio companies that have increased sales and Ohio-based employment as a result of export activity, or have implemented a strategy to expand international sales. Please see the full announcement from the Ohio Department of Development at www.development.ohio.gov/newsroom/2010PR/September/10.htm Continue Reading →

SSOE Proud to Announce Employee Registrations and Certifications for Third Quarter

SSOE Group announced recently that two employees have earned accreditations and nine employees earned certifications during the third quarter of the 2010 planning year. Attainment of professional licenses and certifications are strongly encouraged. SSOE covers the expense of preparation classes and exam fees as well as providing paid time off from work to take the exam. Also, as an added incentive, once a staff member has passed an exam, they are also eligible for a recognition bonus. Continue Reading →

SSOE Leads MEP and Structural Design Efforts for National Nuclear Security Administration’s Kansas City Manufacturing Operations

SSOE Group has been selected, as part of a multi-disciplined design team, to lead all design efforts for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) and structural systems for a new campus to house the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) manufacturing operations in Kansas City, Missouri. The facility will manufacture non-nuclear components for nuclear weapons. SSOE is providing MEP design efforts for multiple buildings situated on the 186-acre campus including structural and mechanical design for the central utility plant, which includes a chilled water system, cooling tower system, hot water boiler system, and a compressed air system. The scope also includes electrical design of medium and low voltage power, lighting, auxiliary, grounding, and out building systems. SSOE's efforts, along with the other design consultants, will enable the client to transform an outdated complex into a 21st century Nuclear Security Enterprise, saving the Government an estimated $100 million per year. Continue Reading →

Impressive Results for SSOE Group in ENR’s 2010 Rankings

SSOE Group has been named to six Top 10 spots in the recently released, revenue-based ENR rankings, the premier publication covering the A/E/C industry. SSOE was named to the number two spot for Food Processing, Solar Generation, and Industrial and Manufacturing Green Firms. SSOE also ranked in the Top 10 in Automotive (4th), Chemical Plants (9th), and Industrial Process (9th). In addition, the firm was ranked 12th in Manufacturing and 84th among the Top 500 Design Firms, up 19 spots from 2009. Tony Damon, President and CEO states, "The rankings we received this year and in past years reaffirm the steps the company has taken to remain at the top of the A/E/C industry and sustain our business through the economic downturn. Each year SSOE continues to move up the rankings in the core industries we serve. Key to this growth during turbulent economic times has been our ability to return more than 1/3 of our revenue back to clients in the form of project savings." These rankings were published in the 2010 Engineering News Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms Sourcebook rankings and Top 100 Green Design Firms report. Both provide market analysis and rankings of the largest U.S.-based AEC firms and are ranked according to revenue for design services performed in 2009. For more information on these rankings visit: enr.construction.com/toplists/sourcebooks/2010/designfirms/default.asp Continue Reading →