Gov. Robert Bentley honored ES Robbins Corp. as one of eight state companies excelling in international trade. Robbins has about 200 employees in Muscle Shoals.
"Alabama products are among the best in the country, and the companies recognized show how successful Alabama products are reaching the global marketplace," Bentley said. "In 2013, Alabama exports totaled $19.3 billion, which represents a 57 percent increase since 2009.
"The Export Alabama Alliance is connecting Alabama companies with exciting new opportunities, and that's good business for this state."
Robbins was honored for its excellence in office products, consumer products, equine fencing, food service and industrial supply industries.
"It was a great honor and it was interesting to see some of the other companies that were honored," Ed Robbins said. "It was primarily for companies that have excelled in export trade and they only select a few companies each year.
"It was an honor also to have a chance to meet the governor."