Blu Technology, a veteran-owned mobile water filtration company headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, announced it has been ranked No. 476 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, an annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is a ranking of some of the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs and shaping the future of the economy, Blu Technology said. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia.
“No. 476 on the Inc. 5000 list belongs to our team and, more importantly, the customers who stuck with us the whole way. Reaching this milestone meant holding everything we build to a standard people can actually count on, without exception. Every system we ship keeps another family off bottled water and keeps those bottles out of the landfill for good. We’re proud to do that work from Michigan, and grateful for everyone who got us here. That’s the job: certainty from source to sip,” said Corbin Collet, founder and CEO of Blu Technology.
This year’s Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like, Blu Technology said. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.
For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.
“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” said Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”
Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2026 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place Oct. 14-16 in Dallas, Texas, and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. Magazine. Tickets are on sale now.
