APEX Named to Inc. 500/5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies for Fifth Consecutive Year

    ST. PAUL, MN, August 24, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Statement-processing expert APEX Print Technologies ranks among the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive year. For 2012, APEX ranked #3012, up from #3588 in 2011, among companies on the Inc. 500/5000 list. APEX has been recognized each year since 2008.

A provider of innovative statement and document design services, e-statement and online payment tools, and fast processing of printed and electronic documents, APEX has grown revenues by 72% over the past three years and has added 41 new employee positions over the same period. APEX serves a majority of large healthcare organizations in the Midwest, as well as healthcare providers, financial companies, utilities, and other clients across the country.

Said founder and CEO Brian Kueppers, "Technology innovation and customer commitment have fueled our growth at APEX. Our clients are our partners. Their input, and the dedication of our employees to meet customer needs, keep us moving forward and are the reasons we continue to move up the Inc. 500/5000 list. We're proud of our technology leadership in document management and online billing, and look forward to continued growth."

"Now, more than ever, we depend on Inc. 500/5000 companies to spur innovation, provide jobs, and drive the economy forward. Growth companies, not large corporations, are where the action is," says Inc. editor Eric Schurenberg.

About the Inc. 500/5000
The 2012 Inc. 500/5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2008 to 2011. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2008. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent -- not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies -- as of December 31, 2011. In a stagnant economic environment, median growth rate of 2012 Inc. 500/5000 companies remains an impressive 97 percent. The companies on this year's list report having created over 400,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $299 billion. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at http://www.inc.com/5000.

About APEX
APEX is a technology-driven statement processing company that provides innovative statement design, e-statement and e-payment tools, and complete print and mail services for the healthcare and financial industries. APEX services clients across the nation and has a market-dominant position in the Midwest. As a technology leader offering the industry's most advanced propriety platform, APEX offers flexible and customizable solutions that improve revenue cycle, reduce call center volume, offer targeted marketing opportunities, and improve business process efficiencies. Founded by Brian Kueppers in 1995, APEX has grown to employ over 80 employees and output over 50 million documents annually, with fully redundant production facilities in Minnesota and Wisconsin. It is the mission of APEX to serve all clients as industry experts; to fully understand the challenges that each client faces, and to deliver tailored solutions that provide measureable results. APEX's success can be attributed to its team of dedicated employees who work in an environment that promotes a willingness to share new ideas and form close partnerships with clients.

Connect with APEX
Blog: www.apexprint.com/about-us/blog
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/apex-print-technologies_2

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