ND3 Inc., a Columbia-based company that specializes in government services, including drone technology, IT support, audio-visual support, and logistics, was named the fastest-growing company in South Carolina at a luncheon Oct. 19, 2026, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
South Carolina's 50 Fastest Growing Companies competition is the annual ranking of the Palmetto State's 50 most dynamic and successful companies. This year marked the 25th anniversary of the recognition.
The event recognizes an exceptional and diverse assembly of businesses from across the state among its Top 50 winners.
To be eligible for the SC 50 Fastest Growing Companies Award, the company must be headquartered in South Carolina and, be in business for at least three years and show revenues of more than $3 million in the last fiscal year. The companies are selected using a calculation based on year-over-year growth of revenue and employee headcount over the last three years.
Integrated Media Publishing, publisher of Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, Charleston Business Magazine, B2B: The Grand Strand, and B2B: Pee Dee Business partners with The Capital Corporation to honor these South Carolina companies.
Partner sponsors are Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP, TD Bank, ASE Private Wealth, and Cherry Bekaert.
“It is such a privilege to honor these South Carolina-headquartered companies, which make our state such a great place to live and work,” said Lori Coon, publisher of Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, Charleston Business Magazine, B2B: The Grand Strand, and B2B: Pee Dee Business. “And it’s especially exciting to celebrate our 25th anniversary of recognizing companies in our state. We congratulate all of honorees for their accomplishments.”
Once companies submit their data, they are notified of whether they placed in the competition, but rankings are not announced until the recognition luncheon. Tim Hardee, Ed.D., president of the South Carolina Technical College System, was the keynote speaker at Monday’s event, which also honored South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, presenting him with the C. Dan Adams Lifetime Achievement Award.
GE Vernova, which operates a heavy-duty gas turbine manufacturing and technology operation in Greenville, received the South Carolina Economic Impact Award, sponsored by BMW Group Spartanburg.
This award recognizes companies in the Palmetto State whose activities have produced extraordinary results. This award honors companies from all regions of the state and across multiple industries for their outstanding contributions to the South Carolina economy.
The South Carolina Excellence in Business Awards were presented to four companies.
The 2026 Employee Retention Award went to Roebuck Landscaping. The company reported an average employee tenure of 11 years.
James White Construction received the 2026 Customer Retention Award. Its relationships with its top 10 customers average 20 years.
The 2026 Philanthropy Award was presented Year Round Pool. The company reports that all 160 employees contributed time and resources to philanthropic organizations and causes. Those efforts included support for Bluffton Self Help, the American Red Cross, and Pockets Full of Sunshine.
The 2026 Growth Award went to Logisticus. The Greenville-based logistics company has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years, growing an astonishing 118 percent from 2023 to 2025.
The 50 Fastest Growing Companies in rank order are:
1. ND3 Inc. (Columbia) – IT support and drone technology
2. Fortified Solar LLC (Greenville) – Manufacturer of solar panels
3. Monti Coolers (Charleston) – Producer of coolers and outdoor gear
4. Capital City Financial Partners (Columbia) – Provider of retirement and financial planning services
5. Bubble Paper (Greenville) – Creator of sustainable packing solutions
6. Blue Ridge Roofing (Greenville) – Roofing contractor
7. Anchor Automation (Florence) – Designer of automation services
8. Integer Technologies (Columbia) – Software company for defense and manufacturing industries.
9. REsimplifi, Inc. (Columbia) – Provider of continuously updated real estate data
10. Reid Heating & Air (Rock Hill) – Provider of heating and air conditioning services
11. Bachner Electro USA (Greer) – Electrical services installation company
12. LawyerLisa, LLC (Columbia) – Attorney offering comprehensive estate planning and elder care solutions
13. Richmond Auctions (Greenville) – Provider of high-quality, rare collectibles and vintage memorabilia
14. Arnold Roofing & Restoration (Greenville) – Residential roofing contractor
15. Anchor Heating & Air, LLC (Charleston) – Provider of heating and air conditioning services
16. Red Lab Logistics, Inc. (Charleston) – Provider of third-party logistics and consulting services
17. QuicksortRx (Charleston) – Provider of pharmacy purchasing services for health systems
18. Floor Authority, Inc. (Myrtle Beach) – Store selling premium flooring solutions
19. The Armstrong Company, Charleston (Summerville) – Provider of moving, storage, and supply chain logistics services
20. SEJ Services (Mount Pleasant) – Provider of commercial janitorial and facility services
21. Roebuck Landscaping (Roebuck) – Commercial landscaping company
22. Rudd Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electrical (Charleston) – Provider of residential and commercial plumbing and HVAC services
23. Chronic Care Staffing (Mount Pleasant) – Provider of outsourced virtual care management systems
24. GenX Security Solutions (Piedmont) – Provider of commercial security systems and residential and commercial fire protection
25. Logisticus Group (Greenville) – Heavy haul logistics company
26. Sands Investment Group (Mount Pleasant) – Commercial real estate brokerage firm
27. Moody & O’Neal CPAs LLC (Mount Pleasant) Accounting firm providing tax and bookkeeping services
28. Grand Strand Law Group (Myrtle Beach) – Law firm specializing in real estate and family law and estate planning
29. Kershaw Builders, Inc. (Lugoff) – Excavating contractor focusing on the road, site, and utility industry
30. Elite Home Care, Day Centers, and Transportation (Spartanburg) – Provider of day centers, home care, and transportation for senior adults
31. In the Black Marketing & Media Consulting (Charleston) – Marketing firm offering strategic media solutions
32. Air Compressor Services (Greenville) – Manufacturer and supplier of parts and services for air compressors
33. Auxitium, LLC (Rock Hill) – Designer and builder of information and communications technology services
34. M. B. Kahn (Columbia) – General contractor delivering commercial, health care, hotel, industrial, manufacturing construction
35. Spartina 449 (Bluffton) – Luxury designer of women’s apparel, handbags, and accessories
36. Langston Construction Company (Piedmont) – General contractor specializing in heavy civil construction
37. Marsh Bell Construction Company (Greenville) – Contractor offering new construction, renovations, and capital improvement work
38. Johnson & Wilson Real Estate Company (Charleston) – Full-service real estate brokerage firm
39. CLC Worldwide (Myrtle Beach) – Provider of transportation services to groups and individuals
40. Cantey Foundation Specialists (Camden) – Provider of foundation and crawl space repair services
41. Blue Haven Pools & Spas (North Charleston) – Designer and builder of custom pools and spas
42. Stokes & Company, CPAs (Greenville) – Accounting and financial advisory firm
43. Low Country Case & Millwork (Ladson) – Provider of high-end cabinetry, countertops, and casework
44. James White Construction (Mount Pleasant) – Construction company specializing in commercial sitework services
45. Eggs Up Grill (Spartanburg) – Chain restaurant serving breakfast foods
46. Swampfox Technologies, Inc. (Columbia) – Software solutions and services company
47. Trusted Home Services LLC (Conway) – Contractor specializing in HVAC services
48. Global Lending Services (Greenville) – Provider of auto loans
49. Hospitality American (Greenville) – Full-service hotel property management company
50. Global Management Partners (Greer) – Provider of engineering, project delivery, and construction management services
And this year, to mark the silver anniversary of the awards, a Hall of Fame was created to recognize companies that have been ranked on the list five or more times. Twenty-eight companies were inducted.
Clear Touch Interactive, eight appearances between 2018 and 2025. Highest rank, No. 3
Blue Haven Pools & Spas, seven appearances between 2019 and 2025. Highest rank, No. 17
Cantey Foundation Specialists, seven appearances between 2017 and 2025. Highest rank, No. 8
Chancel Construction Inc., seven appearances between 2008 and 2025. Highest rank, No. 7
Integrated Biometrics LLC, seven appearances between 2016 and 2023. Highest rank, No. 7
JEAR Logistics LLC, seven appearances between 2015 and 2024. Highest rank, No. 2
A3 Communications Inc. – Irmo, six appearances between 2013 and 2021. Highest rank, No. 8
Creative Builders Inc., Greenville, six appearances between 2002 and 2024. Highest rank No. 10
Logisticus Group, six appearances between 2016 and 2026. Highest rank, No. 2
SEJ Services LLC, six appearances between 2021 and 2026. Highest rank, No. 20
Sunny Days Entertainment LLC, six appearances between 2019 and 2024. Highest rank, No. 2
9Round Franchising LLC – Simpsonville, five appearances between 2016 and 2021. Highest rank, No. 3
Air Compressor Services, five appearances between 2022 and 2026. Highest rank, No. 8
Capital Waste Services, five appearances between 2020 and 2025. Highest rank, No. 12
Chronic Care Staffing, five appearances between 2022 and 2026. Highest rank, No. 22
Duke Brands (Sandwich Productions), five appearances between 2012 and 2018. Highest rank, No. 8
Elite Home Care, Day Centers, and Transportation, Spartanburg, five appearances between 2022 and 2026. Highest rank, No. 12
Global Lending Services, five appearances between 2022 and 2026. Highest rank, No. 37
Harper Corporation, five appearances between 2005 and 2019. Highest rank, No. 11
JH Global Services, five appearances between 2006 and 2011. Highest rank, No. 2
M33 Integrated Services, five appearances between 2007 and 2015. Highest rank, No. 9
MedTrust Holdings Inc., five appearances between 2018 and 2024. Highest rank, No. 1
Ob Hospitalist Group Inc., Mauldin, five appearances between 2012 and 2016. Highest rank, No. 3
Plus-Plus USA, five appearances between 2019 and 2023. Highest rank, No. 5
Preferred Home Services, five appearances between 2019 and 2023. Highest rank, No. 8
Spartina 449 LLC, five appearances between 2013 and 2026. Highest rank, Nol. 9
Swampfox Technologies Inc., five appearances between 2017 and 2026. Highest rank, No. 19
Vapor Apparel, five appearances between 2010 and 2021. Highest rank, No. 7
The 25th annual South Carolina Fastest Growing Companies Awards underscored the ingenuity and innovation of the state’s business community. To nominate your company for 2027 SC 50 Fastest Growing Companies, visit scbusinessawards.com.
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