Working and living in your own bubble it’s hard to recognize how others perceive your company from the outside. That is why we were honored and humbled to learn that PADT had been chosen by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the top 360 companies in the country. Today we found out we are number 249 on their list. We have never been on a list before, let alone a national list with so many other companies in the competition.
Here we are, right there on their (entrepreneur.com/360):
What is cool about this list is that the companies who won are all over the spectrum. Service providers, retail, manufacturers, and pretty much anything else you can think of. With so many applicants of every shape and size, being recognized was a huge surprise for us.
And we owe it all to our employees, customers, and partners. We owe everything we have become to them and we look forward to growing and achieving new and exciting things in the future.
Read the press release below to get our reaction and a summary of all that went on recently that got us on this list.
You can also read the official version of the press release in html or pdf.
Press Release:
Entrepreneur 360 Recognizes PADT as One of the Top Privately-Owned Businesses in America
PADT Ranks 249 out of 360 companies, recognized as a well-rounded company that has mastered a balance of impact, innovation, growth, and leadership.
TEMPE, Ariz., December 19, 2017 ─ Phoenix Analysis and Design Technologies (PADT), the Southwest’s largest provider of simulation, product development, and 3D Printing services and products, was recently recognized as one of the “Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America” by Entrepreneur magazine’s Entrepreneur360TM List. The list is a premier study delivering the most comprehensive analysis of private companies in America. Based on this study forged by Entrepreneur, PADT is recognized as a well-rounded company that has mastered a balance of impact, innovation, growth, and leadership.
“It’s such an honor to be recognized, especially on a national level and by a publication dedicated to serving entrepreneurs,” said Eric Miller, principal and co-founder of PADT. “Any time you win an award, it’s humbling, and it’s also a great opportunity to reflect on the hard work of our employees who’ve allowed us to accomplish all we’ve achieved. This not only recognizes how much PADT has grown, but it also highlights how strong Arizona’s technology sector has become.”
PADT has accomplished a great deal this past year. The company began 2017 partnering with Arizona State University, Concept Laser, and Honeywell to build the largest additive manufacturing center in the Southwest. Located at ASU, the Manufacturing Research and Innovation Hub holds over $2 million worth of plastic, polymers, and 3D printing materials, and is home to one of just 22 ABET-accredited manufacturing programs in the US.
Additionally, PADT worked with Lockheed Martin and Stratasys to develop a new additive manufacturing laboratory at Metro State University in Denver. This lab is the first-of-its-kind facility in Colorado focused on providing students with industry-access to equipment and faculty needed to develop the next generation of manufacturing tooling.
Other noteworthy highlights for PADT include its recognition as an ANSYS North American Channel Partner of the Year, becoming an ANSYS Certified Elite Channel Partner. The company also introduced new machinery and capabilities, such as a stereolithography system from UnionTech, metal 3D printing capabilities from Desktop metal and its partnership with Carbon to provide production part manufacturing to the Southwest.
Honorees were identified based on the results from a comprehensive study of independently- owned companies, using a proprietary algorithm and other advanced analytics. The algorithm was built on a balanced scorecard designed to measure four metrics reflecting major pillars of entrepreneurship—innovation, growth, leadership, and impact.
“Our annual evaluation is a 360-degree analysis of top privately-held companies representing and serving a variety of industries,” explains Lisa Murray, Chief Insights Officer of Entrepreneur Media, Inc. “These businesses are real-world case studies for any entrepreneur who seeks to master the four pillars that can greatly impact the longevity and growth of their businesses. With the Entrepreneur 360, success is measured by achieving balance throughout the entire organization, predicated by revenue.”
Since its founding in 1994, PADT has transformed from an operation of four people crammed in a one-person executive suite, to an industry leader with more than 80 employees and 750 customers. To learn more about PADT, visit www.padtinc.com or call 1-800-293-7238.
For additional details on the E360 List and the companies recognized, visit: entrepreneur.com/360
About PADT
Phoenix Analysis and Design Technologies, Inc. (PADT) is an engineering product and services company that focuses on helping customers who develop physical products by providing Numerical Simulation, Product Development, and 3D Printing solutions. PADT’s worldwide reputation for technical excellence and experienced staff is based on its proven record of building long-term win-win partnerships with vendors and customers. Since its establishment in 1994, companies have relied on PADT because “We Make Innovation Work.” With over 80 employees, PADT services customers from its headquarters at the Arizona State University Research Park in Tempe, Arizona, and from offices in Torrance, California, Littleton, Colorado, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Murray, Utah, as well as through staff members located around the country. More information on PADT can be found at www.PADTINC.com.
About Entrepreneur Media Inc.
For nearly 40 years, Entrepreneur Media Inc. has been serving the entrepreneurial community providing comprehensive coverage of business and personal success through original content and events. Entrepreneur magazine, Entrepreneur.com, and publishing imprint Entrepreneur Press provide solutions, information, inspiration, and education read by millions of entrepreneurs and small business owners worldwide.
To learn more, visit entrepreneur.com.
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Media contact:
Alec Robertson
TehcTHiNQ
Phone: 585.281.6399
E-mail: alec.robertson@techthinq.com
PADT Contact
Eric Miller
PADT, Inc.
Principal & Co-Owner
480.813.4884
eric.miller@padtinc.com
