Cranbury, NJ, Aug. 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inc. Magazine Unveils 30th Annual List of
America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies--the Inc. 500
LEGACY CONVERTING, INC. Ranks No. 249 on the 2011 Inc. 500
with Three-Year Sales Growth of 1289%.
LEGACY CONVERTING, INC. Ranks No. 1 on the 2011 Inc. 500 list for the Fastest-Growing Manufacturer in the State of New Jersey.
NEW YORK, August 23, 2011 -- Inc. magazine today ranked LEGACY CONVERTING,
INC. NO. 249 on its 30th 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 entrepreneurs.
Companies such as Microsoft, Zappos, Intuit, Jamba Juice, Zipcar, Clif Bar, Vizio,
Oracle, and many other well-known names gained early exposure as members of the
Inc. 500.
The 2011 Inc. 500, unveiled in the September issue of Inc. (available on newsstands
August 23 to November 15 and on Inc.com), is a group of companies that are smaller
but much faster-growing than last year’s crop. Aggregate revenue is $10.5 billion, with a
median three-year growth of 1,275 percent. The companies on this year's list employ
more than 46,000 people and generated over 35,000 jobs in the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 500, including company profiles and an interactive
database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found on
Inc.com/500.
Methodology
The 2011 Inc. 500 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing
2007 to 2010. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue
by March 31, 2007. Additionally, they had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit,
and independent--not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies--as of December
More about Inc. and the Inc. 500|5000
31, 2010. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been
acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2007 is $100,000; the minimum for 2010
is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective
reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They
represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at www.inc.com/500.
About Legacy Converting, Inc.
Legacy is a NJ based manufacturer and converter of private label and branded lines of non-woven and paper disposable wiping products for the medical, hospitality, technology, and food service industries. With over 150,000 s.f. of manufacturing and distribution space in both New Jersey and California facilities, Legacy is strategically situated to meet the needs of a growing, national and international clientele. To learn more about the company and its extensive line of products visit: www.legacyconverting.com
About the Inc. 500|5000 Conference
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. community, both a new class of Inc. 500|5000 honorees and the list’s alumni, for
three days of powerful networking, inspired learning, and momentous celebration.
Please join us September 22-24, 2011, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention
Center in National Harbor, Maryland, located minutes from downtown Washington, D.C.
For more information about the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony
and to register, visit www.inc500conference.com or call 866-901-3205.