A Sabetha company has earned the 2024 Kansas Governor's Exporter of the Year Award.

KSI Conveyors received the award Thursday as part of the Kansas Department of Commerce- 2024 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards ceremony in Great Bend.

The company, which was among three finalists for the award, was praised for its commitment to quality, service, and sustainable growth.

A record 346 businesses, organizations, and individuals were nominated in nine categories for this year- To the Stars: Kansas Business Awards.

The Governor- Exporter of the Year award has been given annually to a Kansas company for more than three decades. The award brings statewide recognition for their exporting efforts and showcases them as role models of exporting success in Kansas.

KSI is a leader in the design and manufacturing of conveyors, seed treatment systems and automation.

The family-owned business was founded nearly 25 years ago. KSI has operating offices and manufacturing facilities in Kansas and Illinois, as well as regional representation, strategic partnerships, and offices throughout the Midwestern United States, Canada, and South America.