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By August Spencer
Fifty South Carolina-headquartered companies with an impact that resonates far beyond the Palmetto State were honored last month for their contributions to the state’s economy. The 50 Fastest Growing Companies in South Carolina recognition was held Oct. 7 at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
This year’s ranking includes nearly 20 companies that did not make the list last year.
The top three companies were R2P Innovations, Hotel Hartness, and ND3 Inc., all three new to the list this year. Their full articles can be read at the links below.
The competition, now in its 24th year, annually ranks South Carolina’s Top 50 most dynamic and successful companies. Sponsors for this year’s competition were The Capital Corporation, Integrated Media Publishing, TD Bank, Nelson Mullins, and BMW Group Spartanburg.
To be eligible for the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in South Carolina, a company must be headquartered in South Carolina and in business for at least three years, and show revenues of more than $3 million in the last fiscal year.
The companies are selected using a calculation based on year-over-year growth of revenue and employee headcount over the past three years.
The 50 Fastest Growing Companies are:
4. Bubble Paper, headquartered in Greenville
Ben Moore, CEO
Bubble Paper is a creator of sustainable packing solutions, including boxes and paper wrap.
5. Integer Technologies LLC, headquartered in Columbia
Duke Hartman, co-founder
Integer Technologies is an applied technology research company that works for industry and national security organizations.
6. Nexus Flooring, headquartered in Rock Hill
Seth Palmer, CEO, and Rich Shellnutt, COO
Nexus Flooring, LLC, is a commercial flooring company that provides services for medical and governmental facilities, multifamily communities, and more.
7. QuicksortRx, headquartered in Charleston
Jonathan Yantis, co-founder and CEO
QuicksortRx provides pharmacy purchasing services for health systems.
8. Thomas Mechanical and Fire, headquartered in Laurens
Martin Lowry, president
Thomas Mechanical and Fire is an integrated contracting and fire protection services company.
9. AlphaVets Inc., headquartered in York
Cynthia Spragg, president
AlphaVets Inc. is a government and group purchasing organization supplier that combines procurement sourcing and supply chain solutions.
10. Bachner Electro USA, headquartered in Greenville
Denis Pospischil, CEO
Bachner Electro USA is an electrical services installation company whose clients include airports, hospitals, and educational institutions.
11. Case Status, headquartered in Charleston
Andy Seavers, CEO
Case Status is a provider of client engagement software for law firms.
12. GCI – Gindre Copper Inc., headquartered in Greenwood
Michael Kissel, managing director
GCI – Gindre Copper Inc. is a provider of copper components for the electrical industry.
13. Red Lab Logistics, headquartered in Charleston
Nick Macuch, Toby Skarke, and Addison Miles, owners
Red Lab Logistics is a provider of third-party logistics and consulting services, along with short- and long-term warehouse storage.
14. GenX Security Solutions, headquartered in Piedmont
Adam and Wendy Heiks, co-owners
GenX Security Solutions provides commercial security systems, residential and commercial fire protection, video surveillance, and more.
15. Elite Home Care, Day Centers, and Transportation, headquartered in Spartanburg
Chris Russo and Andrew Martin, co-founders
Elite Home Care provides day centers, home care services, and transportation for senior adults and adults with disabilities.
16. Air Compressor Services Inc., headquartered in Greenville
Neal Shade, founder
Air Compressor Services manufactures and supplies parts and services for air compressors, including filters, motors, and maintenance and repair kits.
17. Robbins Construction Group, headquartered in North Charleston
Derek Robbins, president and CEO
Robbins Construction Group is a commercial general contractor and full-service design-build construction firm.
18. Capital Waste Services, headquartered in Columbia
Matt Parker, president and CEO
Capital Waste Services provides trash collection services for residences, businesses, and municipalities.
19. Ferguson Builders, headquartered in Greenville
Mark Ferguson, owner/founder
Ferguson Builders is a builder and remodeler of custom homes.
20. S E J Services, LLC, headquartered in Mount Pleasant
Brandon Schneider, CEO
SEJ Services provides commercial janitorial and facility services, including general labor, operation, and security services.
21. East Coast Granite and Tile Inc., headquartered in Boiling Springs
Ed Davis, CEO
East Coast Granite and Tile Inc. is a provider of stone countertops, tile, and kitchen cabinets.
22. Hospitality America, headquartered in Greenville
Ben Campbell, president and CEO
Hospitality America is a full-service hotel property management company.
23. CLC Worldwide, headquartered in Myrtle Beach
Joseph Reinhardt, CEO
CLC Worldwide provides transportation services for groups and individuals.
24. Blue Haven Pools & Spas, headquartered in North Charleston
Brian Peppin and Robert Peppin, co-owners
Blue Haven Pools & Spas designs, builds, renovates, and maintains custom pools and spas.
25. Swampfox Technologies Inc., headquartered in Columbia
Bob Cooper, CEO
Swampfox Technologies Inc. is a software, solutions, and services company.
27. Datasoft Technologies, headquartered in Greenville
Jayadev “Jay” Manyapu, president and CEO
Datasoft Technologies provides IT, business, and management consulting services.
28. Carolina Indemnity Group DBA CIG Bonds, headquartered in Charleston
Matthew L.J. Clarke, CEO
Carolina Indemnity Group provides surety bonds for developers and contractors.
29. ANC Group, headquartered in Greenville
Brian Daughhetee, president and CEO
ANC Group provides IT solutions for business, including cloud and cybersecurity support.
30. Global Location Strategies, headquartered in Greenville
Didi Caldwell, CEO
Global Location Strategies provides corporate site selection and economic development consulting services.
31. Logisticus, headquartered in Greenville
Will Stephan and Vikash Patel, co-founders
Logisticus is a heavy haul logistics company, providing warehousing, civil transport engineering, and more.
32. Capital City Financial Partners, headquartered in Columbia
Joshua Bradley, managing partner
Capital City Financial Partners is a provider of retirement and financial planning services.
33. Rudd Plumbing, Heating and Air, headquartered in Charleston
Winston Helena and Rob Hodges, managing members
Rudd Plumbing, Heating and Air provides residential, commercial, emergency plumbing, and HVAC services.
34. Saluda Hill Landscapes, headquartered in Lexington
Wendell Furtick, president and CEO
Saluda Hill Landscapes provides commercial and residential landscaping services.
35. Infinity Marketing, headquartered in Greenville
Bo Rogers, president and CEO
Infinity Marketing is a digital marketing and advertising agency.
36. Sonfast Corporation, headquartered in Travelers Rest
Paul Pappy, owner and CEO
Sonfast Corporation is a wholesale distributor of fasteners, tools, safety equipment, and more.
37. Global Lending Services, headquartered in Greenville
Steve Thibodeau, CEO
Global Lending Services is a provider of auto loans.
38. Signature Wealth Group, headquartered in Florence
Bary Dedge, CEO
Signature Wealth Group is a provider of wealth management and financial planning services.
39. Cantey Foundation Specialists, headquartered in Camden
William Cantey, owner
Cantey Foundation Specialists provide foundation and crawl space repair services.
40. Spartina 449, headquartered in Bluffton
Christy Sheets, chief revenue officer
Spartina 449 designs women’s apparel, handbags, and accessories.
41. Bronze Horizon Inc., headquartered in Greenville
Gary Brons and Bob Scanlon, strategic partners
Bronze Horizon Inc. is an employment services company.
42. Year Round Pool Company, headquartered in Bluffton
Frank Fotia III, president
Year Round Pool Company provides residential and commercial pool construction, cleaning, and repair.
43. Chancel Construction, Inc., headquartered in Conway
McKenzie Jordan, president
Chancel Construction is a full-service general contractor providing project planning, preconstruction services, design-build services, and more.
44. Greenville Drive LLC, headquartered in Greenville
Craig Brown, owner/chairman
The Greenville Drive is a minor league baseball team, the High-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.
45. TM Floyd and Company, headquartered in Columbia
John Starmack, CEO
TM Floyd and Company Employment provides IT staffing, consulting, and contracting services.
46. PCI Group Inc., headquartered in Fort Mill
Chris Kropac, president
PCI Group is a provider of commercial mailing and printing services.
47. Chronic Care Staffing, headquartered in Mount Pleasant
Cas Danielowski, CEO
Chronic Care Staffing is a nationwide provider of outsourced virtual care management services.
48. Floyd Lee Locums, headquartered in Charleston
Natasha Lee and Matt Floyd, co-founders
Floyd Lee Locums Concierge is a health care staffing firm working with physicians and medical practices.
49. Clear Touch Interactive, headquartered in Greenville
Keone Trask, CEO
Clear Touch Interactive is a global manufacturer of interactive touch panels, as well as accessories and software solutions.
50. Corsica Technologies, headquartered in Greenville
Brian Harmison, CEO
Corsica Technologies is a provider of managed cybersecurity and IT services.
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