Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday honored six companies with the 2026 Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards.
The awards were given to companies with footing in international markets.
“From aerospace engineering to sustainable agriculture products to AI innovation, these global exporters show the world the depths of Alabama’s ability and ingenuity,” Ivey said. “These home-grown companies are driving economic growth in their communities and the state.”
The 2026 honorees, with information from the Made in Alabama/Department of Commerce website, are:
- Frit Industries, Inc. – Founded in 1972, the Ozark-based company manufactures granular and powdered micronutrient fertilizer. Its products are developed to improve nutrient efficiency, crop performance and agricultural sustainability across diverse growing conditions. Over 25% of the company’s sales are generated in international markets spanning more than 20 countries. Frit Industries’ export operations improve agricultural productivity and food production worldwide.
- LunarLab – A Birmingham-based user-experience design and product strategy company specializing in digital product development. LunarLab partners with clients to develop mobile applications, web platforms, AI-powered tools and enterprise software solutions. The company has worked with clients throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and other European countries.
- Pursell – A Sylacauga-based fertilizer company with more than a century of experience in Alabama. Pursell specializes in advanced controlled-release fertilizer technologies that improve agricultural productivity while reducing environmental impact. Its export markets include Canada, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, Italy, Spain, Australia, Saudi Arabia and South Korea.
- River Valley Ingredients – This Hanceville company manufactures high-quality chicken-based ingredients for use in animal feed, pet food and aquaculture nutrition markets. Its products are now exported to China, Southeast Asia and Central and South America. A strict quality control process and raw materials sourced from USDA-inspected processing facilities reinforce the company’s commitment to product safety, reliability and consistency.
- Science and Engineering Services, LLC – From its Huntsville headquarters, it provides comprehensive aviation support services for government and commercial customers in more than 30 countries. Founded in 1988, the company provides in-house prototyping, manufacturing, maintenance, integration, flight operations, engineering, logistics, training and aircraft paint capabilities for both rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft.
- Segers Aero Corp. – An aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul service provider specializing in C-130 and P-3 aircraft systems. Founded in Fairhope 50 years ago, the company supports military and commercial aerospace operators worldwide through specialized expertise in Rolls-Royce T56/501 engines and Collins propeller systems.
