Zogics Earns AIM Next Century Award

Zogics is among 11 Massachusetts companies honored with AIM Next Century Awards for 2019.

Next Century awards honor employers, community organizations and individuals who have made unique contributions to the Massachusetts economy and the well-being of the people who live there.

“AIM created the Next Century Award to honor the accomplishments of companies and individuals creating a new era of economic opportunity for the people of Massachusetts. These remarkable people and institutions — world leaders in their fields — inspire the rest of us by exemplifying the intelligence, hard work and dedication to success that has built our commonwealth,” said John R. Regan, President and Chief Executive Officer of AIM.

Zogics — Lenox, MA:

It’s been a dizzying ride for fitness industry supplier Zogics from its origins in founder Paul LeBlanc’s Richmond garage 12 years ago to two consecutive years on the Inc. magazine list of 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States.

Dizzying, but far from disruptive, for a laid-back company that offers employees flexible time off, an on-site gym, $500 a year to spend on Berkshire cultural events, subsidized organic community supported agriculture (CSA) shares, and an office where dogs comfortably share the space with workers.

Zogics is one of the wellness industry’s largest suppliers for fitness professionals. The company sells products ranging from exercise equipment to gym flooring and lockers to eco-friendly cleaning supplies to organic bath/body products. They serve more than 20,000 commercial gyms, schools, and workplace wellness programs around the world.

The company employs 20 people at its headquarters in Lenox and has distribution facilities throughout North America and Europe. Annual sales are approaching $15 million, and the company has been growing at between 25 and 30 percent annually.

“Our culture centers around creating the right environment for each employee to excel. Our employees are the heart of our success,” said LeBlanc, “We strive to cultivate a dynamic, engaging, and challenging workplace that inspires employees to give their very best every day.”

Appearing on the Inc. 5,000 list for a second time is rare and comes on top of Inc. honoring Zogics as among the Best Workplaces in America.

“In an incredibly competitive business landscape, it takes something extraordinary for a business to succeed. At Zogics, that ‘extraordinary’ is a mix of products we all stand by and employees that believe in the work they’re doing. Our team isn’t just one that sells health and fitness — we fully embrace it,” LeBlanc said.

About Zogics

Since 2006, Zogics has established itself as a leader in full facility cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing products for every industry. Included on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Companies in the United States, the Financial Times Fastest Growing Companies in the Americas, and Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces. Zogics’ family of brands includes Zogics Pet, Ardent Fitness, The Cleaning Station, and The Wipe Shoppe. For more information, visit Zogics.com.