RuggedCom Inc., Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada, June 6, 2008 –
RuggedCom Inc. (“RuggedCom”) (TSX:RCM), a leading provider of rugged communications networking solutions designed for mission-critical applications in harsh environments, announces that it has ranked fourth in the 20th annual PROFIT 100 ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by PROFIT Magazine. Ranking Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by five-year revenue growth, the PROFIT 100 profiles the country’s most successful growth companies. Published in the June issue of PROFIT and online at PROFIT100.com, the PROFIT 100 is Canada’s largest annual celebration of entrepreneurial achievement. RuggedCom grew revenues by 5,115% between 2002 and 2007 and achieved a 2007 profit margin of greater than 10%.
According to PROFIT editor Ian Portsmouth, “The PROFIT 100 are role models for anyone who wants to expand their business domestically or internationally. All entrepreneurs can take great lessons from the product development, human resources and marketing practices of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies.”
“RuggedCom is proud to be included among this elite list of Canadian companies”, explains Marzio Pozzuoli, President and CEO of RuggedCom. “Our strong growth rate and continued success is due to the great execution of our business strategy and we have become the premier supplier of rugged communications networking solutions for critical infrastructure industries where demanding performance and environmental criteria are required”. |
RuggedCom is a leading provider of rugged communications networking solutions designed for mission-critical applications in harsh environments. RuggedCom's technology solutions include Ethernet switches, network routers, wireless devices, serial servers, media converters, software and professional services. RuggedCom's products are designed for use in harsh environments such as those found in electrical power substations and “Smart Grids”, intelligent transportation systems, industrial process control and military applications.
To learn more about RuggedCom products and technologies, please visit www.RuggedCom.com
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