OAKVILLE, Ontario, October 9, 2002 -- ZENON Environmental Inc. was recognized as Canada's top Exporter of the Year at a special gala dinner held in Vancouver Oct. 8.
International Trade Minister Pierre Pettigrew presented the prestigious award to ZENON noting that the company is an excellent example of Canada's creativity and innovation on the international scene.
"We are extremely proud of this esteemed honour," said Andrew Benedek, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ZENON. "At ZENON, we have worked hard and take great gratification in being recognized as a significant contributor to Canada's economic growth.
"Over the past 22 years, ZENON has grown to become a disciplined global leader in water filtration technology and has excelled in the global trading arena. We are continuing to grow, not only in Canada but internationally as well, and are poised for dramatic growth in the future."
One of ZENON's goals is to successfully compete in foreign markets and to be able to use that success in furthering economic and social development at home.
Since 1980, the company has grown to employ nearly 800 people worldwide, selling mainly to the U.S. and Western European markets. In the last three years, ZENON has penetrated emerging markets in Eastern Europe, Australia and Asia, achieving significant revenue growth from $99 million in 1999 to $125 million in 2001.
The Canada Export Awards recognize excellence in the achievements and success of Canadian companies that export their products and services to markets around the world. The award is presented annually by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
ZENON is a provider of advanced membrane products and services for water purification, wastewater treatment and water reuse to municipalities and industries worldwide. Its product ZeeWeed® has hundreds of installations in over 30 countries.
ZENON is ranked as Canada's Top Corporate Citizen by Corporate Knights, a business publication addressing corporate social responsibility.
Chosen as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the second consecutive year, the ZENON group of companies operates from seven locations in North America, six in Europe, and one in each of Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Additional information is available at the Company's web site www.zenon.com.
