Seattle Coffee Gear is No. 960 on Inc.'s 500|5000 2011 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies

SEATTLE, Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle Coffee Gear has been selected by Inc. as one of 2011's fastest growing private companies. The coffee equipment specialist ranks in at number 960 out of 5000 companies recognized by Inc.

Inc.'s annual list honors private, independently owned companies that have demonstrated impressive growth over a three-year period. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2007, with a minimum revenue requirement in 2007 of $100,000 and a minimum revenue requirement in 2010 of $2 million. Previous honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Dunkin' Donuts, Intuit, Jamba Juice and Zappos.com.

'We were thrilled to learn we were selected by Inc.,' said Victor Gehlen, Seattle Coffee Gear's founder. 'Particularly during such challenging economic times, we feel incredibly fortunate that our business has been able to not only survive but to thrive.'

With nearly 7 million employer-based companies in the US, this selection by Inc. recognizes Seattle Coffee Gear's creative entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to building a sustainable business.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/5000.

ABOUT SEATTLE COFFEE GEAR

Founded in 2005 with the singular goal of helping you make a better cup of coffee, Seattle Coffee Gear provides a diverse selection of espresso machines, coffee makers, grinders, coffee and related accessories backed by unbiased, frank and expert advice. In our online store and our pilot retail location in Lynnwood, WA, we offer a wide array of products, including those by Ascaso, DeLonghi, Jura, La Marzocco, Lavazza, NuovaSimonelli, Rancilio, Rocket Espresso and Saeco, and also offers warranty and repair services for the majority of this equipment. For more information, please visit www.seattlecoffeegear.com

SOURCE Seattle Coffee Gear