The PTR Group Listed on the 2007 Inc. 5,000

    /24-7PressRelease/ HERNDON, VA - September 4, 2007 -Inc. Magazine has included The PTR Group, a leading real-time and embedded technology and engineering services provider, on its first-ever Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. The Inc. 5,000, an extension of Inc. magazine's annual Inc. 500 list, catches many businesses that are too big to grow at the pace required to make the Inc. 500, as well as a host of smaller firms. The PTR Group was ranked number 2373 on the overall list with a three year growth of 148%.

Founded in 2000 by experienced real-time and embedded technologists, The PTR Group has shown excellent growth in the last few years with several notable accomplishments including development of on-orbit spacecraft flight software, key systems onboard the US Navy carrier fleet, and a host of other systems, software and hardware they have developed for both commercial and government customers. The company also has a training group that supplies and develops Embedded Linux training materials and instructional services worldwide.

"Our people make our company", says Todd Brackett, Company President /CEO. "We have the cream of the crop and our reputation and success is well known." PTR's talent pool represents a broad array of disciplines and experience and the company boasts that over 96% of their staff are experienced engineers and developers, most holding active security clearances, a necessity to conduct business in the Maryland/DC/Virginia area. PTR continues to grow quickly and is seeking more talent with similar skills in the next few months.

The 2007 Inc. 5,000, as revealed online at www.inc.com, reported median revenue of $9.4 million and median three-year growth of 140 percent. Complete information on this year's Inc. 5,000, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The list features a profile for each company, almost all of them written as a result of Inc. interviews with management. In addition, the list is searchable according to numerous criteria, including industry, city, state, region, and year founded.


Methodology

The 2007 Inc. 5000 list measures revenue growth from 2003 through 2006. To qualify, companies had to be U.S.-based and privately held, independent - not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies - as of December 31, 2006, and have had at least $200,000 in revenue in 2003, and $2 million in 2006.

Companies can apply for next year's Inc. 500 and Inc. 5,000 by registering with IncBizNet, the new social network for private companies that will launch this fall on Inc.com.

About The PTR Group:

The PTR Group is an experienced team of technical professionals specializing in embedded and real-time systems solutions and services. These services include hardware and software development, prototype development, consulting and training exclusively for the needs of the embedded and real-time markets. Our engineers average over 16 years of experience in embedded and real-time development. Headquartered in Northern Virginia, the crossroads of the Internet, the company is privately held by the founders and employees. For more information about The PTR Group, please visit www.ThePTRGroup.com, or call 703.858.4723.

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