We have a winner!  Recently, UPS launched its inaugural “Growth through Global Trade Award” to recognize small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that are excelling in international trade.   

The entries were narrowed down to five finalists who were considered by the judging panel on the following criteria:

• Growth of international sales and/or business operations
• An entrepreneurial spirit and innovative pursuit of international growth opportunities
• Ambitious plans to continue growing the company through exporting

By unanimous decision, SteelMaster Buildings was picked as the winner of the award. SteelMaster Buildings is a manufacturer, designer and supplier of arched steel structures.

The decision was one the judges made quickly and with ease. Below is a snapshot of what sets SteelMaster Buildings apart from the rest of the contestants:

• Since the company began exporting in 2006, the company’s revenue has quadrupled and now represents 15 percent of the company’s total revenue, and continues to grow.
• SteelMaster Buildings exports to over 40 countries and has distributorship relationships in more than 50 international markets.
• The website:
  • User friendly, offers bi-lingual choice for spanish speaking viewers
  • Live chat availabile
• The buildings are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. SteelMaster Buildings offer green buildings made with Galvalume Plus coatings that protect against non-uniform weathering and reduce energy loads on buildings due to a long-term, bright surface that helps heat reflectivity. SteelMaster Buildings Galvalume Plus coating maintains the EPA solar reflectance requirement of 0.65 on newly -manufactured buildings and the minimum of 0.50 on roofs over three years for age. Galvalume Plus coated steel has been approved by the ENERGY STAR program, both for low-slope and high-slope applications.
• The product is one that can be easily utilized in the wake of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, flooding or hurricanes. SteelMasters Buildings has participated in humanitarian relief efforts, specifically in Haiti.

The winner was profiled with a feature article in World Trade 100 magazine, as well as a highlighted on the UPS Pressroom.