Howard Dale, managing director of Case Construction Machinery Shanghai, received the White Magnolia Award from Li Ming-Jun, director for foreign business of Shanghai City, one of the top honors presented by the city to foreign business people for their contribution to the city’s economic performance.

Established in 1999 as a wholly owned foreign enterprise CCMS is a part of CNH Global NV. Case is a major leader in compact construction equipment in China.

“The white magnolia, Shanghai’s flower, symbolizes the city’s pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit, which powered its growth in the past decade,” said Dale. “This award also recognizes our company’s contribution to the city of Shanghai and China.”