Sokol and Company Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America For
Sokol and Company Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America for Second Time
Sokol and Company Ranks No. 4401 on the 2011 Inc. 5000
with Three-Year Sales Growth of 21%
COUNTRYSIDE, IL, August 23, 2011 -- Inc. magazine today ranked Sokol and Company NO. 4410 on its fifth annual Inc. 5000, 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.
“I am humbled to be a part of such a prestigious list,” said John Sokol Novak, Jr., President of Sokol and Company. “Our growth in the past 5 years is a reflection of our employees’ personal accountability and their ongoing efforts toward continuous improvement – in areas such as manufacturing, product development, supply chain, and customer service. The growth is also a testament to our company’s dedication to delivering an unparallel customer experience and value.”
In a stagnant economic environment, median growth rate of 2011 Inc. 5000 companies remains an impressive 94 percent. The companies on this year’s list report having created 350,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $366 billion, up 14 percent from last year.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/5000
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CONTACT: Julie Novak, 708.579.6835,
About Sokol and Company
Sokol and Company, more commonly known as Solo Foods, was founded in 1895 as a modest neighborhood grocery store in Chicago. Through a century of evolution and adaptation, Solo has evolved into a multifaceted food company serving the retail, industrial and foodservice industries worldwide. Now into its fifth generation of family operation and ownership, Solo continues to redefine the benchmark for quality and service in the food industry. Boasting an impressive portfolio of retail products under the Baker®, Borden®, Chun’s ®, Simon Fisher®, and Solo® brands, Solo is also a valued supplier to industrial markets, as well, with emphasis in custom formulation, private label and contract packaged products. For more information, please visit www.solofoods.com .
About Inc. Magazine
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