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PLI named to the Inc. 5000 list for the tenth year!
PLI Appears on the Inc. 5000 List of the Nation’s Fastest Growing Private Companies For the 10th Consecutive Year
Inc. magazine recently named PLI Card Marketing Solutions on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. 2019 marks the10th consecutive year PLI has received the distinction. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment.
“As a testament to our growth and continued success, PLI is honored to be named once again to the Inc. 5000 list,” commented Tom Garland, CEO of PLI. “Consistently providing our clients quality products, services and innovative marketing solutions remains the focus and strength of PLI, and we passionately value the opportunities and challenges they afford us. PLI remains committed to investing in the latest technology and systems that help enable PLI employees to continually deliver outstanding results that help grow our customers’ businesses.”
PLI Card Marketing Solutions and other companies on the 2019 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, showing remarkable growth compared with prior lists. The 2019 Inc. 5000 achieved an astounding three-year average growth of 454 percent, and a median rate of 157 percent. The Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue was $237.7 billion in 2018, accounting for 1,216,308 jobs over the past three years.
About PLI
PLI is the premier global manufacturer of gift, loyalty and hospitality cards – and trusted single source provider of Integrated Card Marketing Solutions. Our innovative, holistic support products and services include card presenters, displays, collateral, award-winning design, promotions, events and fulfillment. From design to delivery, we are functional print experts driven by creative excellence. PLI delivers products and ideas that uphold our clients’ brands, deliver engaging experiences, function flawlessly in the marketplace, grow business and increase revenue.
About Inc. Media
Founded in 1979, 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. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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