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Ranked No. 1,694 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Underwood Distributing Co. Recognized as one of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2025
AUSTELL, GA, August 12, 2025 – Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced that Underwood Distributing Co. is No. 1,694 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, and Patagonia.
"Since its founding, Underwood Distributing Co. has supplied schools and teachers with top-quality educational technology—such as handheld calculators—at competitive prices. As a long-term partner, the company offers unwavering support well beyond the initial purchase. Its inclusion on the Inc. 5000 list reflects the trust customers have in Underwood as both a vendor and a collaborator, dedicated to providing only the most reliable, classroom-durable products from leading brands. At Underwood Distributing, we’re committed to continued growth so we can serve and support even more educators who are shaping the future of America's next generation."
—Jacob Smarkusky, Managing Director of Underwood Distributing Co.
About the 2025 Inc. 5000 List
This year’s Inc. 5000 honorees have demonstrated exceptional growth while navigating economic uncertainty, inflationary pressure, and a fluctuating labor market. Among the top 500 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate reached 1,507 percent, and those companies added more than 52,805 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.
“Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company’s tenacity and clarity of vision. These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn’t just weather the storm—they grew through it, and their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy.”
—Mike Hofman, Editor-in-Chief of Inc.
For the full list, company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.
About Underwood Distributing Co.
Underwood Distributing Co., a trusted name in educational technology since its founding in the 1970s by Milton Underwood in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has evolved into a leader in educational sales and wholesale distribution of calculators and educational technology. Passed down to Milton's son, Miles, the company has built a strong reputation as an authorized educational dealer for top brands like Texas Instruments, Casio, Sharp, and Calculated Industries, serving educators, students, and institutions with reliable products from leading brands for math and STEM education.
In 2018, Lost Mountain Commerce, LLC, was established, initially focusing on refurbishing and reselling handheld and desktop educational electronics. By 2022, Lost Mountain Commerce acquired and merged with Underwood Distributing Co., relocating its headquarters to Austell, Georgia, and adopting the "Underwood Distributing" name to honor the company's legacy. Today, Underwood Distributing stands as one of the largest authorized instructional dealers for Texas Instruments and is also an authorized dealer for brands such as Calculated Industries, Sharp, Cricut, Brother, micro:bit, CalcPop, Avid Education, and JLab.
Underwood Distributing is a proud member of the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce since 2020, a certified Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE), and an awarded supplier of the Equalis Group purchasing cooperative. In the last seven years, the company has fulfilled over 100,000 orders, serving more than 75,000 customers nationwide, including some of the largest public school districts, as well as universities, private schools, charter schools, financial institutions, bookstores, and resellers across the country. Committed to affordability, exceptional service, and sustainability, the company offers specialized services such as calculator repairs, rentals, and recycling programs. The company accepts tax-exempt orders, offers competitive quotes, accepts purchase orders, and is exceptional at meeting the needs of educators across the USA.
At its core, Underwood Distributing Co. is more than a supplier—it's a reliable partner educators and schools can count on, fostering innovation in classrooms and beyond with competitive pricing, fast shipping, and a reputation built on trust and collaboration.
For more information, visit underwooddistributing.com.
Methodology
Companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2021. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2024. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2021 is $100,000; the minimum for 2024 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
About Inc.
Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business.
Why Teachers ❤️ Underwood Distributing Co.
Fast & Reliable Shipping
We've thoroughly vetted and partnered with four separate fulfillment warehouses across the United States.
When your Purchase Order is received, we direct it to be fulfilled from the location that can have it in your hands the quickest.
You don't have to do anything extra. We just make the magic 🧙 work behind the scenes.
Product Knowledge
Not only are we authorized by the brands and manufacturers themselves to sell their products, but Underwood Distributing Co. also prides itself on having extensive knowledge about every product we offer.
If for any reason we don't have an answer, we will figure it out or connect you with someone to help you!
Don't believe us? Check out our blog! We're constantly posting about the products we sell!
Just in the last 5 years...
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We're a Small Business...
This means we don't have a bunch of silly rules and procedures to work around. We're flexible, while still remaining competitive.
We focus on earning your trust by reliably delivering the best deals, fantastic customer service, and speedy turn-around times.
At Underwood Distributing Co, we've built our reputation on going above and beyond, so you can count on us to be there for you when you need us.
...and we're a US Based Company
We're Neighbors! Not like next door neighbors. But we're a real company based in the United States of America! Specifically, our office / warehouse is located in beautiful Austell, Georgia (A few miles northwest of Atlanta).
Everyone who works for our company lives in the USA, and when you call us on the phone, you'll be talking to one of our friendly and ready-to-help office staff.
...and we're growing!
Thanks to educators like you who have chosen Underwood Distributing Co. we've earned a spot on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies. Your trust in us has not only transformed classrooms but also fueled our expansion to better serve schools nationwide. Join the community of teachers making the switch and discover why we're the go-to source for quality calculators and other educational electronics at heavily discounted prices.
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We ❤️ Educators
To put it simply, we love supporting the heroes teaching America's next generation of engineers, doctors, chemists, and mathematicians.
Our goal is to help you be as successful as possible, so your students can start winning in their educational career from day #1.
We have your back. Always.
When your school or organization is on our customer list, we treat you like family. If we see that you're ordering a calculator that may not be compatible with your state's testing, we will reach out and double check that the correct calculator was ordered before fulfilling your order.
Plus, if something goes wrong, we will work with you to make things right. Our goal is for every single customer to have a positive experience with Underwood Distributing. Including you. ❤️
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