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Exporter of the Year
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2007 Think Global / Commercial News USA
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Roll-A-Ramp Named Exporter of the Year
by Commercial News USA
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Think Global, Inc. publisher of Commercial News USA |
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| Tom Kenville and Greg Moll of Roll-A-Ramp and Colleen Litkenhaus, Deputy
Assistant Secretary for Domestic Operations for the U.S. Commercial Service. |
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Roll-A-Ramp Receives Exporter of the Year Award During North Dakota Global
Trade Conference
Roll-A-Ramp of West Fargo, N.D., was presented with the 2007
ThinkGlobal/Commercial News USA Exporter of the Year award during the North Dakota Global Trade Conference at the
Ramada Plaza Suites in Fargo.
Colleen Litkenhaus, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Domestic Operations for the U.S. Commercial Service, presented
the award on behalf of ThinkGlobal Inc., publisher of Commercial News USA, the official export promotion magazine
of the U.S. Commerce Department.
Commercial News USA is a catalog-style magazine that reaches an estimated 400,000 readers in 176 countries worldwide.
The magazine, which helps U.S. exporters find new markets overseas, has been published for 29 years.
Awards are given to one U.S. company in each of 15 industry categories.
Privately held Roll-A-Ramp was named Exporter of the Year in the Consumer Goods category.
Winners were chosen based on the total number of documented export deals completed in 2005, total percentage increase
in sales in 2005 compared to 2004, exports as percentage of total sales, the company's commitment to exporting,
the company's commitment to customer service, and the company's innovation and originality in marketing products
or services. To be eligible for the award, the company must currently be exporting from the United States.
Roll-A-Ramp manufactures portable ramps that can be used for wheelchairs, scooters, or in a variety of industrial
settings. The company reported total export sales of $750,000 in 2005, a 33% increase from 2004. Exports now represent
45% of the company's total sales.
Founded in 2001, Roll-A-Ramp began exporting in 2002. "Exporting Roll-A-Ramp outside the U.S. was a big step
and important step for Roll-A-Ramp. Because we are a smaller company, it allowed us to both open up the world to
accessibility, as well as to add to revenue growth. It was accomplished with the much-needed help of the U.S. Commercial
Service. Roll-A-Ramp is now exporting to 26 countries," said Roll-A-Ramp President and CEO Thomas E. Kenville,
Col. (Ret.).
"Roll-a-Ramp has been a model small exporting company," said International Trade Specialist Heather Andrea
Ranck of the U.S. Commercial Service office in Fargo. "Their company leadership and staff have pursued international
business aggressively and they are becoming more and more sophisticated in their international business practices.
The U.S. Commercial Service office in North Dakota has worked side-by-side with Roll-a-Ramp during this international
expansion process and we are very pleased to play a small part in their global success."
Gregory Sandler, publisher of Commercial News USA, said that Roll-A-Ramp's success is indicative of how American
companies can benefit from exporting. "With 95% of the world's market outside the U.S., there is significant
growth opportunity for American manufactures and service providers."
More information about the Exporter of the Year awards is available online at www.exporteroftheyear.com.
Learn more about the U.S. Commercial Service and other US Government export assistance at www.export.gov or call
1-800-USA-Trade. |
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Four Choices, Multiple Applications
30-inch, 26-inch & 36" single wide units, or 12" inch
pair system with optional spacers to accommodate any wheelchair.
Ramps are built to ANY length, so you get what you NEED not what's AVAILABLE. |
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Portable
Each lightweight section rolls up or folds quickly. Includes strap/handle for easy transport and storage. |
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Strong
Supports 1000-2000 lbs! Made of revolutionary new high-tensile strength anodized aerospace aluminum. |
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Lightweight
Each standard 12-inch x 8-foot section weighs only 26 lbs. |
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Adjustable Length
Additional links can be added with simple tools provided. |
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Durable
Designed and built for years of rugged use. |
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Safe
Built-in safety rails ensure user safety. |
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Smooth on and off
Each end slopes gradually for easy, jar-free access. |
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Versatile
Easily separate smaller sections from a long modular system for use as a portable ramp. Multiple ramps in one! |
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