Fast-Track Firms -- On the Move

“The additional capabilities really drove our sales growth,” reports Branch. “When we installed all of the automated equipment, we became extremely efficient, which improved our overall production.”

With the economic downswing of 2008, Branch Smith’s volume has subsequently dropped, but David Branch knows his recent investments will eventually pay off—and become a profitable revenue stream. “We have great hopes for the future,” he maintains. “We need to retain our capabilities; they are ultimately opportunities. The demand is already coming back.”