The Douglas Company Named One of Inc. Magazine’s Fastest Growing Companies for 2013

Toledo, OH, September 06, 2013 --(PR.com)-- For the third time in less than a decade, The Douglas Company, a general contractor headquartered in Holland, Ohio, has been named to the Inc. 5000 List of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

For 32 years, Inc. has invited the fastest-growing companies in the country into a very exclusive club, reporting on the firm’s revenue, number of employees and three-year growth percentage. Previously making the list in 2007 and 2009, The Douglas Company’s 2013 position is 3607 out of 5000 thanks to revenues of over $90 million for 2012. The construction company has experienced 84% growth since 2009, while the aggregate growth rate of companies in the construction industry making this year’s Inc. 5000 list was 81%.

According to the list, The Douglas Company is the second fastest growing construction company over 35 years old, and they are the only Ohio-based general contractor to make the list. They are among 14 total companies in the Northwest Ohio/Southeast Michigan region to secure a spot on the list this year as well.

Marty Larnhart, Senior Director of Business Development said that there are a few reasons they have made the list again. “We have very loyal customers that see the value in what we do for them. They know that the numbers we generate are accurate and that we won’t be issuing very many change orders”. Larnhart continued, “It’s great to be recognized by such a prestigious publication and it puts The Douglas Company in a category with some other incredible companies”.

The Douglas Company is well on its way to making the Inc. Honor Roll, a special honor awarded only to companies who have made the list five or more years. In order to qualify for the Inc. 5000 list, companies must have generated minimum revenue of $100,000 in 2009 and $2 million for 2012. All companies were required to have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2013. Additionally, entrants had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit and independent.

The Douglas Company is an industry leading General Contractor specializing in Senior Living and Affordable Multi-Family construction. For over 35 years The Douglas Company has consistently completed projects under budget and ahead of schedule while contributing to the success of their Clients and Associates. The Douglas Company is an INC. 5000 company headquartered in Holland, Ohio with a second office located in Orlando, Fla. For more information on this story or inquiries about The Douglas Company, please contact Marty Larnhart, Senior Business Development Director, at 419.865.8600 or visit The Douglas Company website: www.douglascompany.com.