With export sales increasing from 8% to 19%, Girard Equipment earned the Export Excellence award presented by Florida Governor Rick Scott.
“Earning the Exporter Excellence Award is the best evidence we have that banishing the word “CAN'T” from our corporate vocabulary was a truly brilliant decision,” said Timothy Girard, president of Girard Equipment Inc.
As Girard accepted the award December 10, 2012 at the Governor's mansion in Tallahassee, he was quick to recognize the community support received from the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce, especially from Director of Economic Development Helene Castletine; as well as the elected county officials who have taken great interest in seeing that the constant growth of GEI's business continues unabated.
“We are happy to call Indian River County our home,” Girard said.
During the presentation ceremony, Governor Scott said: “I am proud to announce another group of award winners. My number one mission is to grow jobs for Florida families, and the successes these companies have experienced represent the job opportunities being created in Florida.”
Currently celebrating 60 years in business, Girard Equipment has been exporting products for decades and relocated to the sunshine state for additional distribution opportunities to areas such as the United Kingdom, China, South Africa, and Brazil.
Going forward, Girard stresses that Girard Equipment is well poised to continue to increase its export business. Considering that emerging energy producing countries around the world are now practicing safer transportation methods, the designs and products of Girard Equipment are being eagerly adopted. Moreover, Girard says he trusts that subscribing to the belief that the American worker is still a valued asset means that America's best days are ahead of us and not behind; especially in Florida.