ORLANDO, Fla., August 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- American Safety Council ("ASC"), a leading provider of online courses for driver education, workplace safety training and continuing education, today announced record-breaking growth and revenue in the first half of 2019.
Earnings in the first two quarters increased nearly 25% compared to results from the same period a year ago. The company also generated record revenue in the first half of the year.
"Our first-half accomplishments can be attributed to significant investments in staff, technology and data-driven marketing," said John Comly, chief executive officer of American Safety Council. "We expect our growth to accelerate throughout the rest of 2019."
ASC's double-digit growth was driven in part by the successful launch of new products on OSHAEducationCenter.com, the company's leading workplace safety brand. ASC also capitalized on the shift in consumer preferences from classroom-based learning to online learning.
New additions to the ASC team have also been vital to the company's promising first-half results. ASC has added over 50 new employees since the start of 2018, including over 20 new hires in the first half of 2019 alone.
Since joining American Safety Council as CEO in 2017, Comly has spearheaded key changes to the company's business model and team structure. His direction played a critical role in the company's recent growth, which garnered awards for Comly's leadership and American Safety Council's operational excellence.
In May 2019, the Orlando Business Journal named Comly on its list of CEOs of the Year. The publication highlighted his successful initiatives to improve the company's technology infrastructure and unify its senior leadership team. These changes not only drove positive returns in revenue growth and cost savings, but also boosted customer and employee satisfaction.
Also in May, American Safety Council won the 2019 SMART Award from ACG Orlando, the Orlando chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth. The association's SMART Awards recognize growth-oriented, middle-market companies in Central Florida that demonstrate successful management of assets, revenue and teams.
"With the momentum of our record start to 2019, together with the talent we continue to bring onboard, we are excited about executing on our growth plan for the balance of 2019 and into 2020," said Comly.
About American Safety Council
American Safety Council is a leader in engineering, authoring and delivering online training courses for corporate, government and individual clients. Founded in 1998, the company works with certifying entities and government agencies to develop state- and industry-compliant training courses on workplace safety, driver safety, professional services and continuing education. For more information, visit the company website at americansafetycouncil.com.
SOURCE American Safety Council
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