Otto Environmental Systems Ranks in Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies


Charlotte, NC. August 26, 2010-Otto Environmental Systems North America, Inc., a manufacturer and service provider in the waste industry, has been named in the Inc. 5000 list, which recognizes the most entrepreneurial and fastest growing companies in the U.S. Otto ranks number 3,297 in the 2010 Inc. 5000 list. The Company ranks number 102 among its peers in the manufacturing sector of the list.

Otto has shown year-over-year growth of over 25% since 2005, a true feat considering the condition of the economy over the past three years. The Company has accomplished this through new product development, improved customer service and innovation in all areas of the business.

"Since I joined Otto in 2005, our associates have worked diligently to focus on change, growth, and innovation," states Steve Stradtman, CEO. "The waste industry is evolving in North America, and as a result we strive to both respond to the changes as well as to be in front of them. This has led to more services that are designed to conserve customer resources, more innovative, value-added products, and a vision to be the leader in our industry through providing customer-focused solutions. Otto has also increased its diversification into other markets and services, where innovation is a key ingredient to success in their respective industries. These are clearly the primary contributing factors that have led to us to be named in the Inc. 5000 list."

Otto operates manufacturing facilities in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Eloy, Arizona, which produce containers for waste collection and other plastic products for industries including automotive, home and garden, and material handling. It has a national sales force and a small network of distributors that sell to municipalities, private waste haulers, and other businesses. The Company is privately owned.

Kirsti Nelson

Director of Marketing

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