[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 30, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S3558]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO GT EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to pay 
tribute to GT Equipment Technologies, Inc of Nashua, which has been 
chosen as New Hampshire's Small Business Exporter of the Year by the 
Small Business Administration of the United States.
  GTi began in 1994 as a two person home-based operation and has grown 
into an 80 employee firm with this year's projected annual sales of $30 
million. As one of New Hampshire's great export success stories, GTi 
has gained national recognition and numerous business awards. In 1997 
GTi was designated one of Entrepreneur Magazine's top 100 fastest 
growing companies, as well as the president and CEO Kedar P. Gupta 
being named Entrepreneur of the Year. Along with numerous 
entrepreneurial awards for both Kedar and the executive vice-president 
Jonathan A. Talbott, GTi received NASA's Commitment to Excellence award 
of 1998 and Deloitte & Touche's 2000 list of the top 50 fastest growing 
technology companies. I applaud the dedication and hard work that 
Jonathan and Kedar have shown in the rise of their company. They have 
set a positive example of the risk and reward associated with starting 
and owning a small business for the Granite State.
  As a former small business owner, I can appreciate the efforts 
required to have a successful business, and I wish GTi continued 
success in the coming years. As Jonathan so humbly stated, ``As a 
company we strive to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers, 
and that's the key to our success. This award is really our employees, 
for their hard work, dedication, and long hours.'' It is an honor to 
represent you in the Senate.

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