TW Medical Veterinary Supply
Named One of Fastest Growing Companies in U.S.

(September 1, 2001 - AUSTIN, Texas) –TW Medical Veterinary Supply, a leading distributor of veterinary supplies, was named this week one of the 50 Fastest Growing Private Businesses in Central Texas.

The Austin Business Journal placed TW Medical #10 on its annual list of the highest performing private companies in Central Texas. TW Medical, founded in 1994, has averaged annual compounded growth rate of 263.8 percent between 1998 and 2000. This was the third consecutive year that TW Medical was ranked in the "Top 50" fastest growing private businesses on the Austin Business Journal's list.

TW Medical has grown from a startup company to a nationally recognized leader in the veterinary community. In 2000, just six years after its founding, TW Medical’s phenomenal growth propelled the firm to the #82 spot on Inc magazine’s list of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies. The company has grown from a fledgling start up, to recording sales of $479,000 in 1996 and $13,115,000 by 2000.

TW Medical Veterinary Supply serves more than 1,200 veterinary clinics, zoos, universities and research facilities with a full line of veterinary pharmaceuticals, surgical supplies and equipment. The company distributes over 6,500 animal health products from leading manufacturers to customers throughout the U.S. and in 13 countries worldwide.

For more information contact:
Mark Ziller, 888.787.4483 Ext. 105