Masterbrand Cabinets Florida sales rep named to Inc. 500|5000 list
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Ervolina Associates, Inc. a full-service manufacturer's representative agency partnering with Masterbrand Cabinets, today announced it has been named to the 2016 Inc. 500|5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the United States. This is EAI's debut on the prestigious list of the fastest growing companies in the country.

Founded in 1967, Ervolina Associates Inc., is a manufacturer's representative to the kitchen and bath trade. An exclusive partner of Masterbrand Cabinets, Inc., EAI presents kitchen and bath cabinetry brands Aristokraft, Homecrest, Kemper, Diamond, Schrock, KitchenCraft, Decora and Omega, and featuring exclusive brands only available at The Home Depot: Thomasville Cabinets and Martha Stewart Living PureStyle.

"It's an incredible honor to be chosen as member of the Inc. 500/5000," said Michael Ervolina, president of EAI. "For nearly 40 years, our products have been selected for Florida's most elegant kitchen and bath designs. That's because we've always represented the finest manufacturers and the best designers. For two decades now, our partnership with Masterbrand Cabinets has meant that our team brings the best brands in the business to help designers and home builders create practical, beautiful and affordable kitchens and bathrooms."

In its 35th year, the Inc. 500|5000 list ranks companies according to the percentage growth of their annual revenue over a three-year period. As of 2015, EAI has grown 157% since 2012, earning the number 2,312 spot on Inc.'s list. To be eligible for the Inc. 500|5000 designation, companies must have revenues of at least $100,000 in 2012 and at least $2 million in 2015. Businesses must also be independent, privately held, and for-profit entities based in the United States.

EAI reached $2.5 million in revenue as its profile shows: www.inc.com/profile/ervolina-associates
 

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