In a recent ceremony held in Washington, D.C., SightLine Applications, a pioneer in embedded video processing solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and other autonomous systems, was honored with the prestigious President’s “E” Award for Exports by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. This accolade is the highest honor bestowed upon U.S. entities for their significant contributions to the growth of American exports, with 48 companies recognized this year.
Secretary Ross commended sightline Applications for its unwavering dedication to expanding its export operations. He noted, “The ‘E’ Awards Committee was especially impressed by the measurable increase in exports as 2015, with the company successfully reaching 34 international markets. SightLine Applications’ accomplishments have played a vital role in bolstering national export initiatives that enhance the U.S. economy and generate jobs for Americans.”
Steve Olson,CEO of SightLine Applications,remarked,“Our business advancement team has effectively collaborated with our network of international agents,facilitating shipments to over 130 companies worldwide.Receiving the ‘E’ Award underscores our capability to cater to a diverse clientele across the globe.”
In 2018, U.S. exports reached an all-time high, with services valued at $821.1 billion and goods exports totaling $1.7 trillion.This data illustrates the resilience and success of American businesses in the global marketplace.
Companies are nominated for the “E” Awards through the U.S.and Foreign Commercial Service, part of the International Trade Management within the Department of Commerce. Key criteria for selection include consistent export growth and the implementation of innovative international marketing strategies that have considerably boosted export figures.
