Three-time Inc. 5000 award recipient Kiely Equipment Co. is being recognized by Inc. Magazine for the third consecutive year as one of the fastest growing private companies in America with a three-year growth rate of 295%.

The award recognizes the fastest growing privately held companies in the United States. "The Inc. 5000 provides the most comprehensive look ever at the most important part of the economy -- the entrepreneurial part," said Inc. 5000 Project Manager Jim Melloan.

By industry Kiely Equipment Co. is ranked 53rd of all construction-related business on the list. "Base retention of core customers and the development of Kiely Distribution Co., a subsidiary of Kiely Equipment Co. that distributes Wheelwash equipment throughout North America, are providing growth opportunities during this challenging economic climate," said John Kiely, President of Kiely Equipment Co.

Founded in 2000, and headquartered in New Jersey, Kiely Equipment Co. is an equipment dealer for Astec Underground, the North American distributor for Wheelwash and operates a traffic safety business in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.