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AtLast Fulfillment Ranks No. 89 on the 2009 Inc. 500 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
NEW YORK, August 12, 2009 -- Inc. magazine today ranked AtLast Fulfillment NO. 89 on its 28th annual Inc. 500, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Companies such as Microsoft, Zappos, Intuit, GoDaddy, Under Armour, Jamba Juice, American Apparel, Oracle, and hundreds of other powerhouses gained early exposure as members of the Inc. 500.
“If you want to know which companies are going to change the world, look at the Inc. 500,” said Inc. editor Jane Berentson. “These are the most dynamic, fast-growth companies in the nation, the ones finding innovative solutions to problems, creating smart systems, and inventing products we soon discover we can't live without. The Inc. 500 list is Inc. magazine’s tribute to American business ingenuity and ambition.”
AtLast Fulfillment is a leading provider of integrated outsourcing solutions to Direct Response, eCommerce and Brand Manufactures. AtLast delivers customized solutions to their clients through an integrated order management platform and a network of multi-client distribution centers in the US, Canada and Europe.
“By leveraging AtLast’s in-depth industry knowledge and leading edge technology, our clients have seen more efficient operations, new ways of growing revenue, more satisfied customers and dramatic cost reductions,” said Ted Tanner, CEO of AtLast Fulfillment. “By helping our clients grow, we continue to grow ourselves, putting us on the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies list 2 years in a row.”
Despite the ongoing recession, the 2009 Inc. 500 offers a glimpse of the future of the U.S. economy. In the health sector, which saw aggregate revenue of $1.1 billion and a 917 percent median growth rate, businesses are moving forward on cancer and stem-cell research, clinical trials, and medication management. More than 25 percent of companies in the energy sector ($2.5 billion aggregate revenue; 942 percent median growth rate) focus on solar and other alternative sources. Fewer than a third of retailers ($356 million aggregate revenue; 914 percent median growth rate) have even a single brick-and-mortar store. And the number of companies providing technical services to the various branches of the federal government continues to rise.
About AtLast Fulfillment
AtLast Fulfillment (www.atlastfulfillment.com) is a leading provider of innovative outsourcing solutions for warehousing, fulfillment and customer care with leading-edge technology infrastructure to support Brand Manufacturers, eCommerce, Catalog and Direct Response companies. AtLast gives companies immediate access to “best practice” solutions and business infrastructure without the capital investment and time delays associated with creating in-house capability. As a virtual extension of our customers’ businesses, our solutions deliver a superior experience that allows them to increase sales, reduce operating costs and enhance customer satisfaction and retention.
About Inc. Magazine
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 712,961, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at Inc.com.
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Each year, Inc. and Inc.com celebrate the remarkable achievements of today’s entrepreneurial superstars—the privately held small businesses that drive our economy. The Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony brings together members of the Inc. 5000 community, both a new class of Inc. 5000 honorees and the list’s alumni, for three days of powerful networking, inspired learning, and momentous celebration. Please join us September 23–25, 2009, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. For more information about the 2009 Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony, and to register, visit www.Inc5000event.com. Stay connected with Inc. Events by following @IncEvents on Twitter.





