OCCU-TEC, Inc. included in the Inc. 5000 list for third consecutive year

Environmental services firm based in North Kansas City receives its highest ranking yet  

NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. (August 11, 2026) – Environmental services firm OCCU-TEC, Inc. has been ranked on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This year, OCCU-TEC ranks No. 2,981, marking its fifth appearance on the Inc. 5000 list and third consecutive year on the national ranking. 

“After more than four decades in business, our growth has always been grounded in a commitment to serving our clients well,” said Skuli Gudmundsson, president and CEO of OCCU-TEC. “As market needs continue to change, we remain focused on listening closely, adapting our services and delivering practical solutions that help our clients manage risk, protect their workforce and operations, and prepare for what’s next.” 

2026 is the third consecutive year that OCCU-TEC has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list and the ninth time it has been recognized by Inc. for its growth. Its 2026 ranking of No. 2,981 is the organization’s highest ranking yet. OCCU-TEC has been included on the Inc. 5000 in 2019 (No. 3,563), 2020 (No. 4,442), 2024 (No. 4,814), and 2025 (No. 3,084), and on the Inc. Regional Midwest list in 2021 (No. 198), 2024 (No. 148), 2025 (No. 104), and 2026 (No. 81). 

The business's continued growth has been fueled by its Managed Environmental, Safety and Health (MESH) services and its Critical Fuel Systems services across a range of mission-critical industries, including data centers, health care, government operations and telecom. 

“Our continued momentum reflects the trust clients place in us to understand their challenges and respond as their needs evolve,” said Gudmundsson. “Whether supporting the critical fuel systems behind emerging technologies or environmental, safety and health programs, our team is committed to providing responsive expertise and reliable guidance that helps organizations stay compliant, reduce risk and keep moving forward in a changing market.” 

This year’s Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.   

“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.” 

Learn more about OCCU-TEC’s services and its areas of expertise. 

For the full list, company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.    
     

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About OCCU-TEC

Established in 1983, OCCU-TEC is a full-service environmental, safety and health, and critical fuel consulting firm that specializes in risk prevention for industries in both the public and private sectors from the Midwest to the coasts. As a long-term, trusted extension of client teams, we take a holistic approach to identify current and future challenges and develop actionable solutions to keep people, places, and performance safe. For information, visit www.occutec.com.

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Inc. 5000 Methodology

Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.