Barrington,  RI — For the fourth year in a row, Inc. Magazine named FuelBelt, Inc. to its list of 5,000  fastest‐growing private companies in  the  country.  The list is the most  comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs.  

FuelBelt, Inc. continues to be one of the fastest growing companies in the endurance  sports  channel  and is  the only  company  in  the sporting goods category  to  make  the  Inc. 5000 list  four years in a row.  Founded fourteen years  ago by 31-time Ironman triathlete, Vinu  Malik, of  Barrington,  RI, FuelBelt  continues to experience unparalleled  growth  as  demand for its   products  reaches  new heights. A major  contributing  factor  to FuelBelt’s  upward trend is  their ability  to  partner  with  global brands  such  as  Gatorade and, most recently, Starbucks. With  FuelBelt  Inc. selling  to over 5,000 retail stores world wide,  its global  distribution  continues  to  reflect the growing participation levels of runners and the events they participate in.  

“FuelBelt  is  the  most  authentic  brand  in  the  hydration  and  run accessories  category and has an incredibly committed customer base. We  create  unique  products  that  appeal  to a fast  growing population  of  athletes  who  enjoy  training  for events like triathlons and running  races  of  varying  distances.  Making  the  Inc.  5000  for  a fourth  year in  a  row  is  the result  of  having long‐range goals, an exceptional  team,  incredible customers,  and  families  who  support our  efforts. It’s also a privilege to  share this acknowledgement with such notable alumni as Zappos, Under Armour, Patagonia and  Clif  Bar…” said founder and CEO, Vinu Malik. 

Next  on  the agenda for FuelBelt will be the roll out of several new collections  to be introduced at  the start of 2011. For more information on the company and it’s  diverse product offering, visit www.fuelbelt.com or follow them on Facebook and Twitter for official new product announcements.