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Vanguard Safety Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, Earning a Place Among the Nation’s Most Successful Independent Businesses
August 11, 2026---Today Vanguard Safety was named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list honors the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia.
“We’re extremely honored and incredibly proud to be named to this year’s Inc.5000 list, said Sheshank Kamalapuram, Founder and CEO of Vanguard Safety. The prestigious recognition provides a meaningful milestone for us and amplifies the unwavering dedication and passion we have for our team, our customers and to those they serve.”
This year’s Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years. For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.
“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”
INC. 5000 Methodology
Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025.
About Inc.
Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
About Vanguard Safety
Vanguard Safety is widely recognized in the PPE industry as an emerging leader in four core areas: Industrial, Jan-San, Healthcare and Food Service/Food Processing. Their highly customized approach helps to ensure each customer is fitted with a portfolio of products that best supports their business and growth trajectory. For more information, visit www.VanguardSafety.com.