From small-town Iowa roots to national recognition, Clickstop has earned a spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list. The honor reflects the company’s sustained growth, employee ownership, and commitment to building a business that creates opportunity at scale. —-Clickstop, a multi-brand company rooted in employee ownership and workplace culture, has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The national recognition places Clickstop among entrepreneurial businesses across the country that are building momentum, creating opportunity, and driving sustained growth. The Inc. 5000 is an annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America, showcasing the best of the best in entrepreneurial business. For Clickstop, this recognition marks a meaningful return to the national list after a history of recognition from 2010 to 2022. This national honor builds on Clickstop’s recognition on the 2026 Inc. Regionals: Midwest list, which highlights independent businesses driving growth across regional economies. Together, the recognitions reinforce Clickstop’s continued momentum as an employee-owned, multi-brand organization focused on building a business that grows with purpose.  “Being named to the national Inc. 5000 list is a meaningful recognition of the employee-owners who continue to build Clickstop with purpose,” said Tim Guenther, CEO of Clickstop. “Growth is not the goal itself. The goal is to create a business that is sustainable, enjoyable, and full of opportunity for those who seek it. This recognition reflects the ownership, resilience, and commitment of our people as we continue building for the long term.” Since its founding in 2005, Clickstop has grown from an entrepreneurial start-up into a multi-brand organization serving diverse markets and customers. The company has continued to invest in its flagship brands, including US Cargo Control and Fasteners Plus, while building a portfolio supported by operational excellence, customer-focused service, and a culture designed to help people grow alongside the business.   Clickstop’s growth strategy is closely tied to its people-first approach. The company formed an Employee Stock Ownership plan in 2017, reinforcing a culture where employees are expected to understand the business, own their impact, and share in the long-term success they help create.  “We see the most sustainable growth when business results are matched with high employee engagement,” said Jeremy Meyer, VP of Engagement at Clickstop. “What we are experiencing is great results fueled by our people's commitment to our mission and values. It is generating growth and momentum that gives us confidence in future growth. This is only the beginning."  As Clickstop looks ahead, the company remains focused on growth with purpose: creating an environment where employee-owners can build meaningful careers, customers can rely on strong brands and service, and the business can continue investing in opportunities that strengthen its future. For Clickstop, returning to the national Inc. 5000 list is both a recognition of progress and a reminder of what becomes possible when business results are fueled by engagement, ownership, and shared commitment.  About Clickstop Clickstop, Inc. was founded in 2005 as an eCommerce company and has grown into a multi-brand organization powered by employee ownership, engaged teams, and a commitment to rapid, sustained, profitable growth. Through its flagship brands, including US Cargo Control and Fasteners Plus, Clickstop serves diverse markets and customers while continuing to invest in operational excellence, employee engagement, and a values-centered workplace culture. Clickstop is consistently recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for its growth, workplace culture, and people-first approach.   About Inc. Regionals The Inc. 5000 is an annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America, showcasing the best of the best in entrepreneurial business. Companies are recognized based on revenue growth over a three-year period, highlighting independent businesses that are creating momentum across industries and markets.