Houston, Texas, Aug. 25, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inc. magazine today ranked Texas-based Gold & Silver Buyers Number 8 on its 30th annual Inc. 500 list, with three-year sales growth of 11,430.3%.
The Inc. 500 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies, 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.
Gold & Silver Buyers' Brian Culwell says, "This is a tremendous honor--one that our management and hundreds of employees in our more than 70 locations are very proud of. We look forward to continued growth and success."
The 2011 Inc. 500, unveiled in the September issue of Inc. 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 sorted by industry, region, and other criteria can be found on Inc.com/500.
About Gold & Silver Buyers
Gold & Silver Buyers, the largest purchaser of precious metals in the state of Texas, has more than 70 locations in big cities such as Houston, Austin and San Antonio, as well as smaller markets including Corpus Christi, College Station, Brenham and Longview. Many of its locations are inside or just outside popular grocery stores, a unique high-visibility concept that has contributed to its success. Gold & Silver Buyers' flagship is inside the world-famous Houston Galleria.
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 710,106, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology.