IPR International, LLC has ranked as one of the 2006 top 100 fastest-growing, privately-held businesses in the Philadelphia region by the Philadelphia 100®

Conshohocken, PA, October 24, 2006 – Michael Emmi, Chairman and CEO, is pleased to announce that for the second consecutive year IPR International has been recognized as one of the fastest growing, privately held companies in the ten county Philadelphia region.  IPR International provides data protection services to midsize and enterprise-level organizations regionally and worldwide.  Through a comprehensive suite of solutions, IPR  ensures that mission critical data, whether in remote offices or local,  is backed up and archived , giving near instantaneous retrieval capabilities from virtually any location. 

Philadelphia 100® rankings are based on verifiable revenue growth.  During our 18-year history, we have carefully managed the program to insure its fairness and integrity. As a result, ranking as a Philadelphia 100® company is highly competitive.  This year we received more than 100 qualified nominations from eligible businesses.

The 2006 Philadelphia 100 marks the 18th Anniversary of the founding of this prestigious research project and event. IPR will be honored at The 2006 Philadelphia 100 Awards Dinner and Ceremony, held on October 24, 2006 at The Wyndham Franklin Plaza Hotel at 17th and Race Streets from 5:30  to 9 pm. 

The Philadelphia 100 was founded in 1988 to publicly identify, recognize and promote young successful companies in the Greater Philadelphia region.  Previously recognized companies include NovaCare, Forman Mills, ATX, Mothers Work, Diamond Couriers, West Coast Video, Spectacor, Urban Outfitters and Kremer Laser Eye Center, among many others. 

The Philadelphia 100 is a meritorious designation based on verifiable revenue growth as reported on federal tax forms.  The Philadelphia 100 is a registered trademark of the Entrepreneurs’ Forum of Greater Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Business Journal and The Wharton Small Business Development Center.  For more information about the Philadelphia 100, please visit the website at www.Philadelphia100.com.