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FIRST-EVER LIST OF THE 5,000 FASTEST-GROWING BUSINESSES
REPORTS TOTAL REVENUE OF $194.5 BILLION
Access Worldwide Ranks No. 3495 on the 2007 Inc. 5,000
With Three-Year Sales Growth of 84.8%
NEW YORK, August 23, 2007 – Inc. today ranked Access Worldwide No. 3495 on its first-ever Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. The Inc. 5,000, an extension of Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 500 list, catches many businesses that are too big to grow at the pace required to make the Inc. 500, as well as a host of smaller firms. Taken as a whole, these companies represent the backbone of the U.S. economy.
“The Inc. 5,000 provides the most comprehensive look ever at the most important part of the economy – the entrepreneurial part,” said Inc. 5,000 Project Manager Jim Melloan. “The expansion of the list has allowed us to tell the stories of larger companies, older companies, and a wealth of companies in industries like Manufacturing and Construction that are underreported in the business media.”
“We work hard every day to deliver tremendous value to our customers,” said Adam Langston, President and founder of Access Worldwide. “Being recognized as part of the Inc. 5,000 is a tremendous honor, and a validation of our efforts to help our customers reach the world at the lowest Total Cost of Mailing. I am very proud of our dedicated team of professionals at Access Worldwide.”
The 2007 Inc. 5,000, as revealed online at www.inc.com, reported median revenue of $9.4 million and median three-year growth of 140 percent. Complete information on this year’s Inc. 5,000, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The list features a profile for each company, almost all of them written as a result of Inc. interviews with management. In addition, the list is searchable according to numerous criteria, including industry, city, state, region, and year founded.
Methodology
The 2007 Inc. 5000 list measures revenue growth from 2003 through 2006. To qualify, companies had to be U.S.-based and privately held, independent – not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies – as of December 31, 2006, and have had at least $200,000 in revenue in 2003, and $2 million in 2006.
About Inc.com:
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About Access Worldwide:
Access Worldwide is the world’s leading international mail wholesaler. Access Worldwide helps industry-leading publishers, ministries, direct marketers, and mailing professionals reach the world with the lowest Total Cost of Mailing TM. Solutions combine cost-effective postal logistics, cutting-edge technology and best-in-class customer service. The company’s values of integrity, reliability, teamwork, innovation and responsible stewardship are hallmarks of the Access Worldwide customer experience.
We are pleased to report that air transportation is gradually
returning to normal. The FAA reported that the number of
domestic flights in the air at 5:00 pm, Sept. 17th was
90% of the normal amount.
All domestic carriers are now accepting cargo. Due to the cargo
releases last week and the re-routing of cargo via ground most
carriers are reporting that they have sufficient capacity to
move air cargo within their schedules. They expect capacity
to continue based on the restrictions placed on the mail services
to not tender any parcels exceeding 1 lb. to any passenger/commercial
flight. It is important to note, however, that carrier's schedules
are reduced with most carriers reporting up to a 20% reduction
in their schedules. Please note that although United is now
accepting cargo they are requiring 48 hours of continuous possession
in addition to other additional requirements. They are currently
the only carrier with this requirement.
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- Adam Langston
President, Access Worldwide
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International carriers are also reporting that they are accepting
cargo. Mail and freight are now permitted on passenger flights,
but are subject to heightened security procedures.
The following is an update on airlines: All U.S. carriers are permitted to fly domestic routes and
to international destinations.
International carriers may fly to the United States if they
meet
the FAA's new security guidelines and depending on their
point of origin.
U.S. carriers flying from international points may enter
the United States, depending on their point of origin.
All shipments moved via Access Worldwide are safely en route
to their destinations. Every piece of mail and freight is
important to us, and we will continue to keep you updated
with developments as they occur. If you have any specific
questions please do not hesitate to contact our customer
service department or myself.
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The first Holiday catalogs seems to arrive in the mailbox
earlier every year. If nothing else, it is a good reminder
to send loved ones their overseas gifts on time and the recommended
mailing deadlines are fast approaching.
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Asia/Pacific Rim
Australia/New Zealand
Canada
Caribbean
Central & South America
Europe
Mexico
Middle East
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In addition to mailing early to save money, ensure the quickest
delivery by following international addressing rules. When
mailing items overseas, it is always a good idea to check
weight, size, or item restrictions that may apply and which
customs forms are required. Be sure to research the best
delivery system for your needs.
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In order to better service its clients' mailing needs, Access
Worldwide Delivery Systems, LLC has moved its national headquarters
to a site within view of Atlanta's Hartsfield Airport.
The 5,000-square foot space within the Atlanta Tradeport
will allow the company to expand its staff as well as its
services; the company plans to have employees from coast
to coast within three years. Its headquarters will be used
for company and client seminars on international mailing
related issues.
"Not only are our delivery professionals now closer
to the world's busiest airport, we also are within sight
of the region's largest post office," explains Adam
Langston, president of Access Worldwide. "The location
was a natural fit."
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- Adam Langston
President, Access Worldwide
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In close proximity to the post office, ground transportation
hubs, and the airlines--both domestic and international--the
company already has enhanced its routing and processing systems.
"With greater size and our new location, we are able
to provide better overall customer service," Langston
continues. "Our clients are seeing faster turnaround,
even more custom solutions and greater value-added services.
Increased efficiency will help us reduce our costs and pass
those savings along to our clients."
One such cost-saving strategy is
Access Worldwide's ground-breaking hybrid Access Express
service, which offers tracking services
similar to costly express carriers…at the low price
point of traditional mail. Delivery is typically made within
seven business days, perfect for online booksellers and magazine
publishers who want to track their packages, but don't want
to pay hefty express fees or handle an overload of paperwork.
Find out more about our Mailing
Services.
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