WILMINGTON, N.C., May 20, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Test Supply announced today it is the recipient of a distinguished Coastal Entrepreneur Award presented at a recent ceremony at UNCW's Burney Center. Ten category winners were announced by seven judges representing the region's most successful entrepreneurs and distinguished business people, including heavy hitters Fred Eshelman (PPD Inc.), Richard Johnson (HotJobs.com), and Chad Paul (Harbour Island Equity Partners). The annual Coastal Entrepreneur Awards program spotlights entrepreneurship and high-growth companies in the Southeastern North Carolina region, and is supported by UNCW's Cameron School of Business and the Greater Wilmington Business Journal.
Global Test Supply received top honors in the Manufacturing/Distribution category. Founded four years ago, the company is a web-and-mortar business serving over 6,000 customers in 89 countries. Global Test Supply focuses on the sales, purchasing and leasing of test and measurement equipment, electronic production supplies and scientific instrumentation. Working with 35 manufacturers in 270 product categories, their product portfolio has grown to 15,000 products from top brand-name manufacturers including 3M, AEMC, Amprobe, Agilent, Ashcroft, BK Precision, Chemtronics, Extech, FLIR, Fluke, Hanna Instruments, Hioki, Instek, Leader, Megger, Mitutoyo, Ohaus, Tektronix, and Weller. Their web site at www.GlobalTestSupply.com attracts over 90,000+ visitors per month.
"Global Test Supply is very honored to receive the Coastal Entrepreneur Award," states Robert Preville, President and CEO. "There are three ingredients playing a crucial role in our company's evolution and early success. At the heart of this young, fast-growing company is the entrepreneurial spirit and energy of our highly skilled staff. Secondly, our competitive advantage is achieved through in-house development of SEO strategies and our proprietary, back-end business management technology that institutes automation and efficiencies in every aspect of our operation. Stir in the continual addition of new-to-the-market products, and our customers keep coming back for topshelf products at great prices, and even better customer service."
About Global Test Supply
Founded in 2004, Global Test Supply is a world-class provider of instrumentation for test and measurement applications, electronic production, and process control. Global Test Supply conveniently accepts orders both online and offline. Their in-house specialists help customers choose the most advanced equipment in the marketplace based on their needs and budget. For more information, visit the Global Test Supply web site at www.GlobalTestSupply.com, or call 1-888-610-7664.
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