The 2011 Alberta Export Awards took place on November 25 at the Westin in Edmonton, Alberta. The Alberta Export Awards are the province's most prestigious awards paying tribute to the innovative approaches and contributions of Alberta export companies from all regions of the province, as well as those individuals who create these success stories.

From left to right: Wayne Fraser, Chair of the CME Board of Directors; Ray Mills, CEO KUDU; Minister Cal Dallas, Intergovernmental, International and Aboriginal Relations

KUDU received the Alberta Export Awards for Oil and Gas Manufacturer and Exporter of the Year. KUDU provides persuasive proof that you don’t have to be a huge multinational to be among the best. Based in Calgary Alberta, Canada, the oil-field equipment manufacturer is widely recognized for its Progressing Cavity Pumps (PCP), and related products and services.

A privately held company with a workforce of approximately 250, KUDU has emerged as the world’s second largest manufacturer and distributor of PCPs. Significantly, KUDU has found a niche as a specialized pump manufacturer in a field where its major competitors typically are subsidiaries of much larger multinational conglomerates.