Governor Jay Nixon visited Southwest Technologies on Tuesday May 15, 2012. The governor came to Southwest to talk about Missouri's job growth and export business so far in 2012. The governor stated that in April, there were 6,000 new jobs created and so far in 2012, there have been a total of 35,500 jobs added to the employment ranks in Missouri. The governor used Southwest Technologies to highlight the states economic resurgence. The state economy continues to grow and the governor stated that it is because of companies like Southwest Technologies, Inc. that the growth is happening. The governor spoke in glowing terms about the aggressive marketing and selling expertise of Southwest Technologies in bringing its products to customers around the globe.

The governor pointed out that currently Southwest Technologies markets its products in over 40 countries, with plans to expand that number during the balance of 2012. Southwest has been working closely with the Missouri Department of Economic Development and it's International Trade and Investment Office toward that goal.

Please see the following for more information:

Nixon touts Missouri job growth at North Kansas City company (bizjournal.com)

Unemployement Down, Jobs Up in Missouri (kcur.org)

Southwest Technologies, Inc. has been selected as the 2010 Best of North Kansas City Award winner in the Medical Devices category by the US Commerce Association. 

The USCA identifies companies that excel in their business category and successfully market their business to the public and the local community. Each year, the "Best of Local Business" Award Program offers recognition to local businesses throughout the country based on the results.

Southwest Technologies, Inc. recognized as Kansas City Best of Business 2009

The Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) is pleased to announce that Southwest Technologies,Inc. has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Bandages and dressings category.

The SBCA Best of Business Award Program recognizes the best of small businesses throughout the country. Using consumer feedback and other research, the SBCA identifies companies that we believe have demonstrated what makes small businesses a vital part of the American economy. The selection committee chooses the award winners from nominees based off information taken from monthly surveys administered by the SBCA, a review of consumer rankings, and other consumer reports . Award winners are a valuable asset to their community and exemplify what makes small businesses great.

Southwest Technologies Partners With The Global Orphan Project

Southwest is honored to have partnered with The Global Orphan Project located in Riverside, MO in making a donation to the Haiti Relief fund to help children and families devastated by the quake.   Southwest donated 6,799 wound care dressings in various sizes and shapes along with a cash donation from our employee’s Porker's Anonymous Weight Loss Group.  We are supporting doctors, nurses and emergency medical workers as they work to provide the best medical care to the people of Haiti.