The International Trade award honours Mississauga businesses and organizations for their dedication in pursuing and penetrating global markets and providing diversification, revenues, and jobs within the Mississauga economy.
Criteria for Eligibility & Selection:
- Increased or retained jobs in Mississauga by entering new global markets.
- Produced or adapted a product line or service for foreign markets.
- Demonstrated new or creative solutions for import and export challenges.
- Established alliance or partnerships to increase international trade.
- Invested in infrastructure or manufacturing in Mississauga to enhance trade.
- Has proven increased export revenues.
Nightingale is a privately-owned specialized seating manufacturer founded in 1928. We construct innovative, comfortable seating and workplace collaboration products built in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada for any work environment. Nightingale’s passion for design, comfort, quality, and innovation has driven us to be an industry leader with a growing global presence.
85% of Nightingale’s revenues are derived from international markets. Nightingale has enjoyed long-term sales success in the American, U.K. and Middle East markets for many decades. The company is working hard to establish new sales in emerging markets such as Brazil, Nigeria, Colombia, and Israel.
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