SSOE RECEIVES OHIO EXCELLENCE IN EXPORTING AWARDS
TOLEDO, OHIO -- SSOE, Inc. Architects-Engineers (SSOE), an international design firm, was recognized for its success in the global marketplace by Ohio Governor Bob Taft at a luncheon held in Columbus. SSOE was one of 29 Ohio companies presented with the Governor's Excellence in Exporting Award ("E" Award).
"SSOE recognizes the importance of the global marketplace, as well as the opportunities it brings," stated Ernie Smith, Executive Vice President and Chairman of the Board of SSOE, Inc. SSOE's strategy is to develop and maintain overseas clients by utilizing and building on established relationships nurtured domestically.
SSOE has a long-standing history of serving the international market which was first served from their Toledo, Ohio headquarters over four decades ago. As a recipient of the 2002 Governor's Export Award, SSOE has since opened an office in China and Puerto Rico, won an international design competition and has doubled the size of their China location since opening their doors a little over one year ago. With the increasing amount of opportunities from our clients in China, the company expects a 50 to 75% growth within the next year.
Much of SSOE's work done on the international front is transportable back to their domestic offices and also transferable to their international locations making a 24-hour network of design solutions available to our clients. SSOE has been able to directly enhance business opportunities by sustaining and growing their business base to transcend borders.
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.
About SSOE
SSOE, Inc. is the 12th largest architecture and engineering firm (Building Design and Construction, 2005) in the U.S. and ranks 14th among firms serving the manufacturing industry (Engineering News Record, 2006). With 14 offices in the U.S. and Puerto Rico and one in Shanghai, SSOE has completed projects in 48 states and 32 foreign countries. SSOE has earned a solid reputation in process engineering and facility design for the alternative energy, automotive, chemical, education, food, glass, healthcare, mining, personal care and retail markets. Visit www.ssoe.com for more details.
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REFERENCE WEBSITE
Press Release from The Governor's Office on the Ohio Excellence in Exporting Award can be found at http://www.odod.state.oh.us/newsroom/releases/1607.asp
