[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 102 (Thursday, July 11, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1260]
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A SALUTE TO BABCOCK AND WILCOX FOR WINNING OHIO'S EXPORTER OF THE YEAR 
                                 AWARD

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                         HON. THOMAS C. SAWYER

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 11, 1996

  Mr. SAWYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a company in my 
district, Babcock and Wilcox [B&W], for recently receiving the State of 
Ohio's Exporter of the Year Award. This award is given each year to the 
Ohio company which best exemplifies the State's commitment to 
international trade. It is especially prestigious since Ohio is a 
leading export State, based on the number of manufacturers who export 
goods and services. It is particularly gratifying to see B&W win this 
award, since it has a proud tradition in Ohio since 1906.
  B&W is internationally renowned and respected for its power and steam 
generation systems and for its environmental control equipment. This 
company's worldwide reputation as an engineering and advanced 
technologies leader helped its power generation group to earn a record 
$558 million in overseas contract awards last year, equaling 63 percent 
of the group's total sales. A highlight was the sale of 10 of the first 
sulfur dioxide removal systems ever purchased by South Korea as part of 
its power expansion program. This was also the largest environmental 
equipment contract ever awarded by an electric utility. Beyond South 
Korea, B&W has increased its international presence over the last 
decade by establishing joint venture operations in China, India, 
Indonesia, Turkey, Mexico, and Egypt. This international expansion has 
helped the company stabilize its activities in Ohio and has contributed 
to its growth in my State.
  Mr. Speaker, I recognize B&W's superior work in Ohio, and commend 
this company for winning the State's Exporter of the Year Award.

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