Tampa, Aug. 21, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inc. magazine today ranked BlueGrace Logistics NO. 20 on its sixth annual Inc. 500|5000 list, 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. BlueGrace Logistics now shares pedigree with Under Armour, Patagonia, Microsoft and Pandora just to name a few. In addition to BlueGrace Logistics, the 2012 Inc. 500|5000 List added Publix Supermarkets, Levi Strauss and Facebook; enhancing the global image and reputation of the logistics and transportation company.
In a recovering economic environment, BlueGrace continues to push an innovative envelope by providing the best service and technology in the business. Bluegrace was created and geared to drive the success of supply chains and help stimulate a healthy and productive economy overall.
"We love being the underdog, the one behind the scenes. We want to help drive the success of supply chain management for companies nationwide and provide them with the best technology so they can operate their business on a higher level. As a team, we're making a difference and it shows," says Bobby Harris
Not only did the company rank impressively at #20 overall, but they came in at #1 for Logistics and Transportation Companies. With that said, BlueGrace's exponential growth has added over 130 employees to their remarkable business platform and 23 franchise locations nationwide.
"We felt we had a product that could work extremely well anywhere in the U.S." says Harris as quoted in Inc. Magazine.
BlueGrace plans on continuing growth efforts both internally and across the nation. This fall, they plan on releasing their latest technology product, BlueShip 2.0, leading edge transportation management system. In addition, they plan on focusing efforts to expand their franchise model to more locations across the United States.
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.
Natalie Lane, Marketing Manager, 813.658.1930, nlane@bluegracegroup.com
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