Clear Align Ranked #1 by Inc. Magazine and #3 in the Philly 100(R) for Regional Growth

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Mon Oct 5, 2009 8:52am EDT

Clear Align Ranked #1 by Inc. Magazine and #3 in the Philly 100(R) for
Regional Growth



PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Unique capabilities, leading edge
technology, strong customer focus and continuing growth have driven Clear
Align to the #1 position of the fastest growing private companies in the
Mid-Atlantic Region (PA-NJ-DE-MD), as recognized by Inc. Magazine, and to the
third position among the Philadelphia Region's fastest growing private
companies, as recognized by the Philadelphia 100®. Clear Align, founded in
2003, focuses on intelligence and surveillance systems that support our
military's expanding needs to adapt to asymmetric warfare and the Global War
on Terrorism.


"We appreciate this wonderful honor," said President and CEO Angelique X.
Irvin, "and I want to thank our loyal customers and recognize our employees,
who strive every day to provide the superior customer-focused service and
technical creativity that sets our company apart from the competition."


Irvin and nine other Clear Align employees accepted the award at the
Philadelphia 100® event held at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
on the University of Pennsylvania's campus on Thursday, October 1, 2009. 


"We have maintained a superior growth rate by delivering new technology that
truly differentiates our customers' systems in the defense market," said
Irvin. "We have built an outstanding technology development and manufacturing
team and have infused a program management discipline that sets the company
apart.  This approach to innovation coupled with operational excellence has
enabled us to deliver rapid results that protect the warfighter and our
citizens at home." 


About the Inc. 500|5000 
The Inc. 500|5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2005
through 2008. To qualify, companies have to be U.S.-based, privately held,
for-profit, and independent. Full-time and part-time employees are included in
the head count; independent contractors are excluded. The list of the fastest
growing companies in America ranges across industries from construction and
manufacturing to IT services and business services.


About the Philadelphia 100®
The Philadelphia 100® is an annual program conducted by the Entrepreneurs'
Forum of Greater Philadelphia, Philadelphia Business Journal and Wharton Small
Business Development Center.   This year's event was held on October 1, 2009. 
For more information about the Philadelphia 100®, please visit the website at
www.Philadelphia100.com.


About Clear Align 
Clear Align designs, prototypes and manufactures custom imaging, sensing and
fiber optic systems for defense, aerospace and commercial customers. Clear
Align's imaging expertise spans the ultraviolet, visible and infrared portions
of the optical spectrum with a specialty in night-vision systems. Fiber optic
sensing and laser expertise includes optical integration for remote sensing,
mapping and targeting. Clear Align is a certified WOSB, 8(a) SDB, and SB. 
More information about the company is available at the company's website,
www.clearalign.com.


SOURCE  Clear Align

Valerie Gomez, +1-484-956-0510 ext. 121, Valerie.Gomez@clearalign.com
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