Wastequip Names VP, Launches Ad Campaign

Wastequip promoted Shawn King to vice president of sales, responsible for outside sales. She has held various marketing, sales and product management positions and was most recently vice president of marketing for Wastequip. The company also launched a print advertising campaign to focus on challenges and solutions for the industry. The ads will run throughout the year.

Bio-Microbics Receives Kansas Export Award

Bio-Microbics, manufacturer of decentralized wastewater treatment systems, received the 2011 Kansas Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award. Presented by Gov. Sam Brownback, the award recognizes a Kansas company for exceptional international marketing success. Based in Shawnee, Kan., Bio-Microbics was among five finalists announced by the Kansas Department of Commerce in conjunction with the Kansas International Trade Coordinating Council. Candidates are judged on effective use of international distributors or offices, foreign language promotional materials, innovations in global marketing, joint ventures, long-range strategies for future growth, new product, new export markets, percentage increase in jobs and sales and participation in international expositions.

Elastec/American Marine Receives Export Award

Elastec/American Marine, Carmi, Ill., received the 2011 Governor’s Export Excellence Award in the small-sized category for continuing excellence during Illinois Export Week, June 20-24, in Chicago. The award was presented by Gov. Pat Quinn, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Office of Trade and Investment.