Supracor, a Silicon Valley-based Manufacturer, to be Awarded the US Department of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate by Congressman Mike Honda.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif. -- With US-based manufacturing shrinking and exports declining, Supracor, one of the last manufacturers whose products are truly made in America has been recognized by the US Department of Commerce for its export achievements. An engineered materials company located in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, Supracor manufactures state-of-the-art products that help save the lives of US soldiers and prevent and heal pressure sores among wheelchair users as well as bed-ridden individuals. On August 4, 2005 the United States Department of Commerce The United States Department of Commerce is the Cabinet department of the United States government concerned with promoting economic growth. It was originally created as the United States Department of Commerce and Labor on February 14, 1903. (DOC) will recognize Supracor for its outstanding export market expansion by awarding the company the DOC Export Achievement Certificate. The award will be presented in a ceremony at the site of Supracor's manufacturing facility in San Jose, CA. The Certificate will be presented by Congressman Mike Honda, D-CA, in recognition of Supracor's expansion into the Japanese market and growth in Europe. Derived from the aerospace program, Supracor's revolutionary flexible, fusion-bonded honeycomb honeycomb a mosaic of closely packed units with depressed centers giving a honeycomb appearance. honeycomb ringworm see favus. honeycomb stomach reticulum. technology is fast replacing conventional cushioning materials such as foam and gel in a wide range of innovative, cutting-edge products that promote the health and safety for people and animals. Unique and versatile, Supracor's honeycomb can be found in high-performance sports protective gear, bumpers for amusement park rides, bullet-proof vests, ejector ejector (ijekt  r),n by common usage, a device used to remove debris and fluids by negative pressure. Another term is aspirator. See also aspirator. seats in fighter jets, award-winning saddle and hoof hoof, horny epidermal casing at the end of the digits of an ungulate (hoofed) mammal. In the even-toed ungulates, such as swine, deer, and cattle, the hoof is cloven; in the odd-toed ungulates, such as the horse and the rhinoceros, it is solid. pads, ventilated ven·ti·late tr.v. ven·ti·lat·ed, ven·ti·lat·ing, ven·ti·lates 1. To admit fresh air into (a mine, for example) to replace stale or noxious air. 2. wheelchair cushions and hospital mattresses in addition to health and fitness products. Founded in 1982, the company will continue to boost the economy by providing jobs and manufacturing its products in California from American-made materials. For more information visit www.supracor.com. Supracor is a registered trademark of Supracor, Inc. |
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