Superior Tool Service Inc. named one of the fastest-growing private companies in America

WICHITA, Kan. -- Superior Tool Service (STS) is No. 4787 on the 37th annual Inc. 5000, a ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.

The list by Inc. Magazine 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.

STS made the Inc. 5000 for the first time with three-year revenue growth of 64 percent.

"It's an honor to make the Inc. 5000 List for the first time," said Clint Whitney, president of STS. "With our investment in new services including industrial supply and PVD coatings, we've expanded our offerings to new and existing customers alike. That trend—coupled with our unique position in the market for custom cutting tools in days versus weeks—continues to fuel our growth."

In 2017, STS expanded into a 33,000 sq. ft. facility in order to accommodate its cutting tool manufacturing, industrial supply and PVD coating divisions. The company invested $2.2 million in equipment and hired additional employees. STS shows no signs of slowing down, with even more plans to invest in the future.

“If your company is on the Inc. 5000, it’s unparalleled recognition of your years of hard work and sacrifice,” said 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.”