Sunnen Receives Exports Award From US Department of Commerce

Sunnen Products Co. is being awarded the President’s E Star award for exports by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Sunnen is one of 64 companies being recognized for furthering U.S. exports, and one of 13 entities to receive the E Star Award for exports. This is Sunnen’s second time receiving the E Star award, having also received the honor in 1986.

The President’s E Star award recognizes companies who have made a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. Sunnen first received the E award in 1964. The E Star award was later authorized by the Secretary of Commerce to recognize E award winners’ continued export promotion efforts.  

Sunnen is celebrating its 100^th year in business this year and continues to support the U.S. and its manufacturing efforts.

Sunnen Products Co. first began exporting into Canada and the Scandinavian countries. After World War II, the company expanded exports all over Europe and into South America and Asia. Sunnen has since accumulated 14 subsidiaries and over 35 international distributors around the world.

Sunnen offers integrated solutions to manufacturers in a wide range of industries, including those making components for aerospace, defense, hydraulics, oil and gas, medical and other applications. Typical solutions include honing or drilling machines, plus fixturing, tooling, abrasives, cutting inserts, precision gages, coolants and application support for part production.