The Emerging Markets Exporter Award recognises exceptional performance by Irish companies in new, non-traditional markets.

Nominees were: Coillte Nurseries, Ballinatemple, Co Carlow; Foamalite Ltd., Lough Gowna, Co. Cavan; Sofrimar Ltd., Kilmore Quay, Wexford; Parc Aviation, Dublin and RMI, Dublin.

The winner was Foamalite Ltd. which manufactures high quality, versatile pvc foam sheets for use in a variety of applications. Some 95% of its production is currently exported and the company has created markets in Turkey, Russia and Poland and marketing plans call for further penetration of Eastern European markets.

Pictured at the award ceremony are: (l-r) Ms. Aine McCleary, Director at Bank of Ireland Global Markets, sponsor of the award; Mr. John M. Reilly of Foamalite; Mr. Micheál Martin, T.D., Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment and Mr. Joe Lynch, President of the Irish Exporters Association.

See the Irish Exporters Association Press Release here...