This Marks the Companies Second Consecutive Year on the List, Earning a Place Among the Nation's Most Successful Independent Businesses
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KLA Laboratories, Inc. today announced it has been named on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking 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. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia.
"Earning a place on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America for the second consecutive year is a meaningful milestone for our company," said Matt O'Bryan, President and CEO of KLA Laboratories. "Our sustained growth is the result of strong client relationships and a shared commitment to excellence by the entire KLA team. As we move closer to our 100th anniversary, we remain focused on continuing this momentum and creating long-term value for our clients and partners."
KLA Laboratories, Inc. is a 97-year-old family-owned company based in Dearborn, Michigan, with five offices throughout the United States and Canada. The company is an industry leader in the design, installation, commissioning, and operation of advanced IT network systems. KLA serves clients across the globe, with specialized expertise working in stadiums, arenas, entertainment venues, manufacturing facilities, hospitals, campuses, and other large properties.
This year's Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. 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," says 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 October 14–16 in Dallas, Texas and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. Magazine. Tickets are on sale now.
Inc. 5000 List Methodology
Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
About KLA Laboratories, Inc.
Established in 1929, KLA Laboratories is a projects and services company integrating advanced technology solutions for Wireless Networks, DAS, IT Networks, AV Technologies, Network Cabling, and Audio Visual Productions. From concept to completion, KLA Laboratories prides itself on detailed design, consulting, project management, and on-time completion for any size project, anywhere. For more information, visit www.klalabs.com.
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Media Contact
Kelly Chimento, KLA Laboratories, Inc., 1 313-846-3800, [email protected], www.klalabs.com
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