Press Release
Tradex International Recognized as One of the Nation's Fastest Growing Private Businesses
CLEVELAND, OH, August 20, 2008 — Tradex International, Inc., one of the largest suppliers of disposable gloves worldwide, is pleased to announce it has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing private businesses.
Tradex ranks second in annual revenue among the 23 Cleveland companies to make the prestigious list. In the last three years alone, the company's sales have grown by more than 75%.
"We are appreciative of our employees, customers, and vendors whom have helped earn this distinction," said Tradex President and CEO Saji Daniel, "This award is a testament to our success in protecting their interests despite a challenging economy."
The 5000 companies that made the 2008 list reported aggregate revenue of $185 billion, and have created more than 826,033 jobs since being founded.
"This achievement puts Tradex International, Inc. among an elite group that over the years has included Microsoft, Timberland, Cold Stone Creamery, Go Daddy, Intuit, Jamba Juice, Oracle, and UnderArmour," said John Koten, CEO and Editor in Chief of Mansueto Ventures which publishes Inc.
About the Inc. 5000
The 2008 Inc. 5000 list measures revenue growth from 2004 through 2007. To qualify, companies must be U.S.-based and privately held, for profit, independent — not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies — as of December 31, 2007, and have had at least $200,000 in revenue in 2004, and $2 million in 2007. Complete results of the Inc. 5000 can be found at www.inc5000.com.
