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28 HEALTH AND SANITATION IAPMO receives President’s ‘E’ Award for Export Service By Geoff Bilau The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) was honoured with the President’s ‘E’ Award for Export Service by US Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, at the US Department of Commerce headquarters in Washington, D.C. Created by Executive Order by President Kennedy in 1961, the President’s ‘E’ Award recognises persons, firms, or organisations that contribute significantly in the effort to increase United States exports. IAPMO’s efforts within Indonesia have been recognised as exemplifying the kind of work the award seeks to spotlight. www.plumbingafrica.co.za @plumbingonline @plumbingonline @PlumbingAfricaOnline March 2020 Volume 26 I Number 01