LeCount Honored by the Vermont International Business Council

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LeCount, Inc., a White River Junction tool manufacturer, has been named Exporter of the Year by the Vermont International Business Council (VBIC), a standing committee of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. LeCount expanding mandrels and hydraulic workholding tooling are purchased by gear manufacturers in the United States, Europe, Latin America, India, Japan, Canada, and China. The company is named after Charles W. LeCount, who patented his expanding mandrels in 1847.

Presented to a company that has contributed significantly to Vermont’s international trade stature, the Exporter of the Year award recognizes the hard work, innovation, and vision displayed by companies competing in the global marketplace.

LeCount’s realization that it must compete in the global manufacturing market led management to develop a variety of foreign relationships, including exclusive distributor relationships, private label distribution agreements, and partnerships with much larger manufacturers to establish worldwide sales relationships. Chip Brettell, LeCount’s CEO, says that "the key to success is finding the right liaisons and supporting those affiliations in a proactive and efficient manner."

The Exporter of the Year award is given in recognition that flexibility and proactive marketing are keys to success in a global export market that is highly competitive and vulnerable to worldwide economic trends. Curtis Picard, Vermont Chamber vice president of international trade lauded the company by saying "LeCount sets the gold standard for the true test of a company’s success, measured by the ability to bring marketing, technical, and business ingenuity to the marketplace."

The VBIC’s mission is to advocate the use of international trade as an economic tool for Vermont businesses, and to encourage them to stimulate their economic well-being by participating in the global marketplace.

LeCount received the award last May at the International Trade Event featuring U.S. Ambassador to Canada Paul Cellucci. The international trade celebration was part of the chamber’s Vermont Business and Industry Expo. For more information about the International Trade Event go to [www.vtexpo.com].

To learn more about LeCount call (802) 296-2200, or send e-mail to sales@lecount.com. Visit them online at [www.lecount.com].