Steven Engineering Inc. Receives WBENC Certification as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 2010 – Steven Engineering, Inc, a business specializing in automation, electrical and pneumatics controls and components, received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Astra Women’s Business Alliance – a certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

The WBENC certification for woman-owned business is the most recognizable and sought after certification of its kind. The WBENC’s national standard of certification implemented by the Astra’s Business Alliance, is a meticulous process including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection. The certification process confirms that the business is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by a woman or women.

“We are thrilled to be certified as a Women-Owned Business Enterprise, which provides official verification of our diversity status. We look forward to partnering and building relationships with Astra and the WBENC to expand our area of influence with other women-owned businesses. Working through Astra and the WBENC to find new contract opportunities with government and national firms is also of upmost importance,” said Bonnie Walter, CEO of Steven Engineering, Inc.

“Steven Engineering, Inc. is now nationally recognized as one of the few woman-owned business entities in our market and part of a small number of remaining privately held companies of our revenue volume in wholesale distribution. This certification helps our customers meet their established requirements regarding working with minority-owned businesses,” said Ken Walter, President of Steven Engineering, Inc. “Steven Engineering’s continuing success is a result of our ability to empower our employees to ensure that the orientation of our capabilities adjust to the changes our customers require.”

About Steven Engineering, Inc.

Established in 1975, Steven Engineering is one of the largest distributors of industrial controls and components in the United States. They specialize in electrical/electronic components, controls, automation, and pneumatics products serving a wide range of user and OEM industries. Having a knowledgeable, experienced and creative team that works to develop a true partnership with their customers toward long-term relationships is a key component of their success. Steven Engineering offers an extensive array of services in support of their best-of-class products and is constantly developing new ideas to allow their customers to remain competitive in the marketplace. In addition to distribution, Steven Engineering offers engineering assistance for system design purposes and difficult applications, but also has a fully functional Value Added Department to assist in simplifying their customer’s production needs for assemblies and customized services.

About WBENC

The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council is the nation’s largest party certifier of business owned and operated by women in the United States. WBENC is a resource to the more than 800 U.S. companies and government agencies that rely on WBENC’s certification as an integral part of their supplier diversity programs.