Inc. magazine today announced that Ultrachem, manufacturer of Ultra1Plus™, is No. 80 on its third annual Inc. 5000 Regionals Southeast list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies based in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, South Carolina and Tennessee. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Southeast region’s most dynamic segment–independent small businesses.

“We are honored to be included in the 2022 Inc. 5000 Regionals’ Southeast list,” said Carmine Colarusso, CEO of Ultrachem. “This recognition gives our team the credit they deserve for their tireless dedication in producing the best premium oils and specialty fluids for all industries.” 

Companies on this list showed a remarkable growth rate across all industries in the Southeast region. Between 2018 and 2020, these 173 private companies had an average growth rate of 147%, and in 2020 alone added 27,794 jobs and nearly $4.9 billion to the region’s economy. Companies based in Miami, Florida; Fairhope, Alabama; and Covington, Louisiana had the highest overall growth rate.    

Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Regionals Southeast, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, metro area and other criteria, can be found at inc.com/southeast starting on March 15, 2022.

“This year’s winners represent one of the most exceptional and exciting list of America’s off-the-charts growth companies. They’re disrupters and job creators, and all delivered an outsized impact on the economy. Remember their names and follow their lead. These are the companies you’ll be hearing about for years to come,” said Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc.

Ultrachem LLC, creator of Ultra1Plus™, is a family-owned business with corporate offices in Miami, Florida that has been producing premium oils and specialty fluids for all industries at very competitive prices for almost half a century. Its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas is in the largest petrochemical manufacturing complex in the Americas. The company also has an additional global distribution center in Miami. In 2017, Ultra1Plus™ was created and is distinguished by its clear PET bottles that allow consumers to see the product and “feel” the performance without compromising the company’s mission of offering everyday low prices.  For more information visit www.ultra1plus.com.