NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inc. magazine today revealed that ECS Global Solutions is No. 2,658 on its 37th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

Luther Garcia, Chief Executive Officer of ECS Global Solutions, had this to say, “It is very rewarding to be recognized for all of the hard work and dedication all of our employees have displayed and given to the business these past few years. As owners of the business, we look after each and every one of them and incent them to go above and beyond in their jobs by creating a merit-based culture where excellence is both recognized and rewarded. This is also validation that our customer acquisition strategy is sound and is scaling, and that the Building Automation and Internet of Things (IoT) markets are heating up. We feel we are well positioned to capitalize on expanding demand in these sectors, and will continue growing sales at an even greater pace than we have displayed thus far. I look forward to see what our ranking will be next year,” said Garcia.

Not only have the companies on the 2018 Inc. 5000 (which are listed online at Inc.com, with the top 500 companies featured in the September issue of Inc. , available on newsstands August 15) been very competitive within their markets, but the list as a whole shows staggering growth compared with prior lists. The 2018 Inc. 5000 achieved an astounding three-year average growth of 538.2 percent, and a median rate of 171.8 percent. The Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue was $206.1 billion in 2017, accounting for 664,095 jobs over the past three years.

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/inc5000 .

“If your company is on the Inc. 5000, it’s unparalleled recognition of your years of hard work and sacrifice,” says Inc. editor in chief James Ledbetter. “The lines of business may come and go, or come and stay. What doesn’t change is the way entrepreneurs create and accelerate the forces that shape our lives.”

The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring the companies on the list will be held October 17 to 19, 2018, at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort, in San Antonio, Texas. As always, speakers include some of the greatest innovators and business leaders of our generation. About ECS Global Solutions ECS Global Solutions is a leading provider of integrated building and energy intelligence solutions. ECS Global Solutions was founded to serve the growing needs of businesses seeking cost effective demand side management. Their client base includes Fortune 500 companies in the retail, real estate management, healthcare and financial sectors, as well as municipal and governmental authorities, real estate developers and contractors.

An established and reliable company that has remained innovative in an industry where building system components are designed, architected and operated in silos, ECS Global Solutions is capable of putting all the pieces together by connecting and integrating formerly disparate systems that can mine and leverage data to bring energy efficiency and savings. With a proven track record and established customer base, ECS Global Solutions looks to dynamically expand and grow the “Building Internet of Things” market opportunity. Connect with ECS Global Solutions @Global_ECS on Twitter, LinkedIn , and Facebook . For more information, please visit: www.ecs.global

ECS Global Media Contact: Seth Menacker TallGrass Public Relations (201) 638-7561 seth.menacker@tallgrasspr.com

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000

Methodology The 2018 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2014 and 2018. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2014. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2017. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2014 is $100,000; the minimum for 2017 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc. ’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at  http://www.inc.com/inc5000 .

About Inc. Media Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. Inc. took home the National Magazine Award for General Excellence in both 2014 and 2012. The total monthly audience reach for the brand has been growing significantly, from 2,000,000 in 2010 to more than 18,000,000 today.  For more information, visit www.inc.com .

The Inc. 5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. Started in 1982, this prestigious list has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The Inc. 5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony is an annual event that celebrates the remarkable achievements of these companies. The event also offers informative workshops, celebrated keynote speakers, and evening functions.

For more information on Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Conference, visit http://conference.inc.com/ .

Inc. Media Contact: Drew Kerr 212-849-8250 dkerr@mansueto.com