R2P Innovations, the Charleston-based manufacturer of the world’s most advanced bulletproof doors has been ranked #5 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. In addition to its national top five ranking, R2P also earned the #1 spot for manufacturing in the U.S., as well as the #1 spots overall in South Carolina and the Charleston metro area.
R2P Innovations is the only company in the world producing office and classroom doors capable of stopping over 100 rounds of assault-rifle fire in a design aesthetic that matches classroom and office settings while being light enough for children to operate. R2P doors are also fire-rated and ADA-compliant.
The annual Inc. 5000 list recognizes the most dynamic and successful privately held companies in the country. R2P’s three-year revenue growth reflects the growing demand for its life-saving technology and the strength of its mission-driven business model.
“This incredible recognition is a testament to our team and the vision we’ve built together,” said Tony Deering, CEO of R2P Innovations. “We aren’t just building bulletproof doors—we’re building trust, safety, and peace of mind for every employee, student and teacher. To be named the fastest-growing manufacturer in the country, and one of the top five companies overall, is both humbling and motivating.”
Behind the technology is a team with decades of experience protecting men and women in uniform. The R2P team is united by a purpose to save lives and a workplace culture that prioritizes the company’s lifesaving mission.
“Working at R2P isn’t just a job—it’s something I’m proud of every day,” said Simon Holmes, a master machinist. “We know our work directly impacts kids’ lives, and the company goes out of its way to support us. It feels like a family with a real mission.”
This year’s Inc. 5000 honorees stood out by growing and innovating in the face of global uncertainty, inflation, and a tight labor market. Among the top 500 firms, the median three-year revenue growth rate is 1,507 percent. These companies have collectively added more than 52,000 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.
“Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company’s tenacity and clarity of vision,” said Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “These businesses didn’t just survive—they grew through adversity, and their stories reflect the power of the entrepreneurial spirit.”
R2P Innovations will be honored at the 2025 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 22–24 in Phoenix. The top 500 companies will also be profiled in the Fall issue of Inc. magazine. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, and Patagonia.
To view the full list and learn more, visit: www.inc.com/inc5000
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Companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2021. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2024. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2021 is $100,000; the minimum for 2024 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
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