Access Technology Solutions Ranks 307th on the 2009 Inc. 500 List

    PROVO, UT, August 16, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Inc. magazine ranked Access Technology Solutions No. 307 on its 28th annual Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S, 8th in their category. The list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy - America's independent-minded entrepreneurs. Companies such as Zappos, Intuit, GoDaddy, Under Armour, American Apparel, Oracle and hundreds of other powerhouses gained early exposure as members of the Inc. 500.

"If you want to know which companies are going to change the world, look at the Inc. 500," said Inc. editor Jane Berentson. "These are the most dynamic, fast-growth companies in the nation, the ones finding innovative solutions to problems, creating smart systems, and inventing products we soon discover we can't live without. The Inc. 500 list is Inc. magazine's tribute to American business ingenuity and ambition."

Access Technology Solutions - http://www.accessts.com - is a leading technology solution provider helping retail and consumer brands, eCommerce and multichannel companies and Direct Selling firms expand operations into international markets. Access uses innovative web based technologies to introduce global consumers to U.S. products and improve the international shopping experience. Access' sell-and-ship solution streamlines international order management and fulfillment and provides complete visibility throughout the supply chain.

"We are excited and honored at being selected again by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the nation. Being placed in the top 500 underscores the results and hard work of a very committed team dedicated to the ongoing successes of our clients," said Chris Boyle, President and CEO. "We have put together a very talented management team that really understands the intricacies of international business and how to pursue the opportunities that global eCommerce offers."

The 2009 Inc. 500, unveiled in the September issue of Inc. magazine (available on newsstands August 17 to November 15) and on Inc.com, reported aggregate revenue of $18.4 billion--up significantly from last year's $13.7 billion--and a median three-year growth rate of 880.5 percent. The companies on this year's list are also responsible for creating more than 55,000 jobs since their founding, making the Inc. 500 perhaps the best example of the impact private, fast-growing companies can have on the overall U.S. economy.

Complete information on this year's Inc. 500, including company profiles and a list of the fastest-growing companies that can be sorted by industry and region can be found at www.inc5000.com. For more information on Access Technology Solutions, visit www.AccessTS.com.

About the Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony:

The 2009 Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony celebrates the 28th anniversary of Inc. magazine's revered ranking of America's fastest-growing privately held companies. The momentous event brings together current Inc. 5000 honorees and alumni of the list, along with the greater business community to recognize the remarkable achievements of these companies and the great contributions they have made to the global economy. The 2009 Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony is set for September 23-25 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. For more information about the 2009 Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony and to register, visit: www.Inc5000event.com. Stay connected with Inc. Events by following @IncEvents on Twitter.

About Inc. magazine:

Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. magazine (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today's innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of more than 700,000, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology.

About Access Technology Solutions:

Access Technology Solutions is the leading technology and logistics provider for retail and consumer brands, eCommerce and multichannel companies and Direct Selling firms. Their unique sell-and-ship solution includes a localized international e-commerce shopping cart, a sophisticated total landed costing engine, multi-currency payment methods, consolidated international shipping and customer management modules.

Access' solution allows companies to successfully sell products into hundreds of international markets at a significantly lower cost and with higher customer satisfaction. The web services-centric technology can be quickly integrated directly into existing websites and call center operations. International marketers can also use Goopping, Access' flexible online shopping mall and e-marketplace platform, to customize market entry and international demand generation initiatives in Asian markets. By leveraging Access Technology Solutions' unique solution set, well-known consumer brands have successfully entered into Japan, Asia and European markets at a fraction of the time and cost of traditional methods. More information is available at www.Access Technology Solutions.com.

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