[Kalamazoo, Michigan] August 17, 2026 – Blu Technology today announced it has been ranked No. 476 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.
“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. 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 Blu Technology
Blu Technology’s product lineup includes NSF/ANSI 61-certified multi-stage filtration systems, UVC LED purification technology, water softeners, and a full filter line, all built on a quick-connect architecture using durable stainless steel and eco-friendly materials. The company holds numerous U.S. patents across the automotive and water sectors and was named a 2025 Boating Industry Top Products award recipient and 2026 SBDC Best Small Business. As Blu Technology scales distribution across the RV and marine markets, Derema’s established dealer and distributor relationships provide a direct path to broader shelf presence and sales velocity at the channel level. For more information about Blu Technology and its dealer program, visit https://goblutech.com/
