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Other World Computing Named To Inc. 5000 "Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies in America" List For Fifth Straight Year
On prestigious Inc. 5000 list since its inception, leading Mac and PC technology e-commerce company is one of only 825 companies to make list all five years 30 percent three-year growth rate also earns OWC spot on "Top Computer Hardware Companies" list
Sep 1, 2011 | Woodstock, IL
Sep 1, 2011 | Woodstock, IL
Other World Computing (OWC®) http://www.macsales.com, a leading zero emissions Mac® and PC technology company, announced today that it has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of“Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies in America” for the fifth consecutive year. Out of 25,000 list honorees since the recognition program began in 2007, OWC is one of only 825 companies to be named to the list for all five years that the list has been published. Showing a three-year growth rate of 30%, the LEED Platinum certified, wind powered firm was also ranked 33rd on the Inc. 5000 “Top Computer Hardware Companies” list.
The exclusive ranking list by Inc. magazine represents a comprehensive look at America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs, defined by Inc. 500/5000 selection methodology as U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent -- not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies as of December 31, 2010.
Other World Computing debuted on the inaugural Inc. 5000 “Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies” List in 2007 with a “Computer and Electronics Top 100” category ranking of 78 and a 3,378 overall ranking, and has been named to the list ever since. For a complete profile of OWC’s ranking statistics over the past five years, visit: http://www.inc.com/inc5000/profile/other-world-computing
To view the complete Inc. 5000 list, visit: http://www.inc.com/inc5000/list
“Now, more than ever, we depend on Inc. 500/5000 companies to spur innovation, provide jobs, and drive the economy forward,” said Inc. magazine Editor Jane Berentson.“Growth companies, not large corporations, are where the action is.” “OWC is proud to once again be included on the Inc. fastest growing list, and making the list for all five years is representative of the successful team and culture at OWC,” said Larry O’Connor, Founder and CEO, Other World Computing. “We work hard every day to earn the trust and confidence of our customers by focusing on delivering the highest quality and highest performing products backed by best-in-class customer support for a total value proposition that creates customers for life.”
About OWC
Founded in 1988, Other World Computing (OWC), is a trusted provider of premium technology solutions tailored to enable creators and tech enthusiasts to bring their unique visions to life. The company develops high-performance end-to-end tools catering to a global community of creators at all levels of their craft, from Capture to Creation to Collaboration. The mission of extending the useful life of existing technology is a demonstration of the company's commitment to a more sustainable world. The core value of Other World Computing is to design and manufacture industry-leading products that deliver excellence and are built to last for minimal environmental impact.