Arkansas Honored Five Companies for Global Trade
The Arkansas District Export Council recognized businesses for their international expansion and industry innovation.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in International Trade
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Five Arkansas-based companies received the 2026 Governor's Award for Excellence in Global Trade. These businesses were selected for their commitment to expanding their reach into international markets.
Why it matters
These awards highlight the economic significance of state-based firms finding success abroad. The recognition underscores the role of innovation in helping local companies navigate and thrive in the global marketplace.
Five companies were honored with the 2026 Governor's Award for Excellence in Global Trade. One recipient, femPAQ Inc., currently distributes its products across 700 retail locations.
The players
Arkansas District Export Council
This organization serves to promote international trade and supports businesses in their export efforts.
femPAQ Inc.
Based in Fayetteville, this company provides products in the women's health sector and operates in 700 retail locations.
Pacmac, Inc.
This Fayetteville-based organization specializes in the packaging industry.
Pellucere Technologies Inc
A Springdale-based firm focused on manufacturing and industrial innovation.
PEPM Group, PLLC
This Fayetteville-based company provides specialized global engineering services.
The details
The Arkansas District Export Council presented the awards to acknowledge excellence in international trade practices. Awardees were recognized for their specific contributions to global manufacturing, packaging innovation, medical services, and engineering.
Timeline
The companies received the Governor's Award in 2026.
Market Landscape
These awards follow the legislative intent of the Export Expansion Act of 1971 by incentivizing international growth among regional businesses. Recognizing these exporters signals a shift toward local firms prioritizing long-term global market share over domestic-only operations.
Local shoppers and clients may see increased product availability or expanded services from these companies as they grow their international footprint. These awards serve as an indicator of which local businesses are actively scaling their operations.
The takeaway
The success of these five companies illustrates the potential for local businesses to maintain a global presence through niche innovation. Entrepreneurs can look to these winners as examples of how specialized services, such as engineering or medical innovation, can successfully cross borders.
Further reading
Learn more about the state's economic reach in the International Trade section.
More information
Review the full list of trade initiatives and support programs on the Arkansas District Export Council website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Home Page.
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