CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Thirty-three West Virginia companies that export goods and services have been recognized for expanding into new international markets, according to officials at the West Virginia Department of Commerce.
Seven of the businesses honored with the "Governor’s Export Award" were first-time recipients of the award, which is presented to companies that made their first export sale to a new country in the previous calendar year, according to Matt Herridge, secretary of commerce.
“These companies represent the entrepreneurial spirit and craftsmanship that define West Virginia,” Herridge said.
“They’re not just reaching new customers, they’re strengthening our economy and showing the world what we’re capable of. Exporting is a long game, and every new market opened today paves the way for growth tomorrow.”
The 2025 Governor’s Export Award Recipients
In total, 33 West Virginia businesses were recognized, and 147 awards featuring 81 countries were given, showcasing the global competitiveness of West Virginia products and services.
- Appalachian Botanical (Boone County) – Body care, aromatherapy, and home goods.
- Caperton Furnitureworks (Morgan County) – Custom wood furniture.
- Conn-Weld (Mercer County) – Mining equipment and related services.
- Die Rise Kill (Kanawha County) – Latex masks, props, and themed attraction designs.
- Direct Online Marketing (Ohio County) – Digital marketing and advertising.
- Eagle Research Corporation (Putnam County) – Measurement and control automation for natural gas.
- Echo-Lit (Kanawha County) – Educational and inspirational artwork.
- ESC Brands (Mercer County) – Personal and health care products.
- Fanti USA (Brooke County) – Metal, plastic, and hybrid containers.
- FCX Systems (Monongalia County) – Solid-state frequency converters.
- Felman Production (Mason County) – SilicoManganese (SiMn) production.
- Huntington Drum Company (Cabell County) – Steel and plastic drums, totes, and containers.
- Industrial Bolting Technologies (Kanawha County) – Hydraulic torque tools.
- Intercontinental Export-Import (Wood County) – Manufacturer of thermoplastic pellets.
- IntelliSafe Analytics (Hancock County) – Wearable safety tech and AI hazard detection.
- JM Industrial (Jackson County) – Buys and sells surplus industrial process equipment for the chemical, plastics, and mineral industries.
- Lakota Software Solutions (Marion County) – Biometric identification software.
- Marble King (Tyler County) – Glass marbles for toys and industry.
- Matheny Motors (Wood County) – Heavy-duty truck and fire truck parts.
- Metropolitan Executive Dogs (Jefferson County) – Detection dog training and breeding.
- Multicoat Products Inc (Putnam County) – Industrial coatings and sealers.
- Mull Group (Marshall County) – Galvanized steel strip and manufacturing equipment.
- Pro Poly of America (Tucker County) – Poly tanks and custom truck bodies for fire services.
- PureTech Scientific (Kanawha County) – Glycolic acid and derivatives.
- Stockmeier Urethanes USA (Harrison County) – Polyurethanes for golf bunkers.
- Tabletop Stronghold (Kanawha County) – Protective gaming cases and terrain sets.
- The Daniels Company (Mercer County) – Coal handling and preparation plants.
- The Iron Beaver (Kanawha County) – Custom metal art and signs.
- TROY Group (Ohio County) – MICR printing, banking software, and office systems.
- Valkyrie-Simulators (Morgan County) – Manufacturer of anatomical ultrasound simulators.
- West Virginia Manufacturing Solutions (Kanawha County) – Hydraulic replacement parts for Terramite backhoes.
- Wilspec (Putnam County) – Manufacturer of strap winding tools.
For more information on West Virginia’s export assistance programs, visit the department's exporting assistance page.
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