Baxa Corporation Awarded Colorado Governor’s Award For Excellence In Exporting
Baxa Corporation has been chosen to receive the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting in an announcement made last week by Governor Bill Owens. The award honors Colorado companies that have made significant contributions to exporting during the past year. Award presentations will be made at the World Trade Day Dinner on May 18, 2005 at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Denver. Baxa Corporation was honored in the large-size manufacturing company category.
Englewood, CO (PRWEB) May 16, 2005 -- Baxa Corporation has been chosen to
receive the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting in an announcement made
last week by Governor Bill Owens. The award honors Colorado companies that have
made significant contributions to exporting during the past year. Award
presentations will be made at the World Trade Day Dinner on May 18, 2005 at the
Grand Hyatt in downtown Denver. Baxa Corporation was honored in the large-size
manufacturing company category.
Celebrating 30 years of operation in
2005, Baxa is a family-owned business headquartered in Englewood that employs
approximately 300 associates. The company manufactures innovative devices and
systems used in hospitals and alternate-site facilities for safe and efficient
preparation, handling, packaging and administration of fluid medications. Baxa
products are sold direct from subsidiary and sales offices in the United States,
Canada, the United Kingdom, Denmark and Germany; and through distribution
partners worldwide.
“Baxa began exporting in 1985,” notes Greg Baldwin,
company Chairman and CEO. “We recognized early on the power of international
markets and their potential for growth.” Today, about 20% of the company’s sales
are outside the United States. International sales growth for 2004 increased 29%
over the previous year.
The Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting
has been presented annually since 1970, recognizing Colorado companies that
demonstrate a commitment to international trade. This is the first year that
Baxa Corporation has been nominated. The company joins other Governor’s Award
winners in the small-size manufacturing, agriculture and service
categories.
About Baxa Corporation
Founded in 1975, Baxa Corporation
is a Denver-based manufacturer of medical devices and systems for preparing,
handling, packaging, and administering liquid medications. The company
manufactures and markets a wide range of healthcare products for use in
hospitals, critical care units and alternate-site pharmacies. Privately held,
Baxa Corporation has subsidiaries and sales offices in Canada, the United
Kingdom; Denmark, and Germany; and distribution partners worldwide. Further
information is available at http://www.baxa.com.
About the Colorado International
Trade Office
The Colorado International Trade Office (ITO) is a state agency
responsible for assisting Colorado companies with all aspects of exporting,
including counseling, protocol, leading trade missions, and conducting trade
shows abroad. By promoting Colorado exports and attracting foreign investment,
the ITO helps to build Colorado’s identity as an international business center.
Further information is available at http://www..state.co.us/oed/ito/index.html.
Contacts:
Marian
Robinson, Vice President, Marketing, Baxa Corporation: 800.567.2292 ext. 2157 or
303.617.2157
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Maggie Chamberlin
Holben, APR, Absolutely Public Relations: 303.984.9801 or 303.669.3558
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