Boone, NC — March 17, 2026 —ECRS®, is honored to be named one of the Top 25 Evergreen Companies of 2025 by Tugboat Institute, marking the third consecutive year the company has received this distinction. Tugboat Institute’s Best Evergreen Companies celebrate businesses that embody purpose-driven leadership, foster people-first cultures, and growth that endures. This continued recognition underscores that ECRS’ focus on innovation, integrity, and positive community impact is deeply embedded in the way the company operates and evolves over time.
Customer Testimonial:
“As a fellow family-owned business, we have a deep appreciation for the unique commitment to long-term stability and integrity that ECRS brings to every partnership. This alignment with the Evergreen 7Ps® principles is a true company trait, intentionally cultivated from the top down. The Founder and CEO, as well as the President have built an environment where this code of conduct is more than just words; it is a lived experience. This culture is evident not only in the exceptional professionalism of our account manager but across their entire organization. A perfect example of this is their annual conference, Ignite, which has become a highlight our team looks forward to every year.
This award is a well-deserved recognition of a partner that truly embodies a commitment to employees, long-term relationships, and sustainable excellence.” -Adrian Titei, Director of Technology, Avondale.
Comments from our Employees:
“I joined the ECRS family in the Spring of 1999, and from the very beginning I’ve watched the company grow and evolve in ways I never knew were possible based on my previous jobs. Taking care of employees and customers first has always been at the heart of leadership’s vision and is now part of our cultural DNA.” –Burt Aycock, Director of Knowledge Resources.
“This year marks my 16th year with ECRS, and that longevity says everything about the kind of company this is. Being an Evergreen Company truly reflects how ECRS operates—with a long‑term mindset, a people‑first culture, and a deep commitment to doing what’s right. As a family‑owned business, ECRS has always made me feel valued as a person, not just a number.” –Jane Robinson, Customer Success Manager
About Tugboat Institute and the Evergreen Movement
The Tugboat Institute unites CEOs and founders of privately held companies guided by the Evergreen 7Ps® Principles: Purpose, Perseverance, People First, Private, Profit, Paced Growth, and Pragmatic Innovation. These values drive businesses built for longevity, aiming to thrive for 100 years or more. Evergreen companies focus on ethical practices, community impact, and sustained growth, offering a counterpoint to short-term, exit-focused models. The Tugboat Institute promotes these ideals through its annual Best Evergreen Companies® list and other initiatives.
For more details on ECRS’ recognition and the Evergreen 25, visit: Announcing the Third Annual Best Evergreen Companies® List
About ECRS
Family-owned since 1989, ECRS is a Certified Evergreen® retail transactions and artificial intelligence solutions provider, offering simple, practical solutions that unify operations and empower independent retailers to thrive. ECRS’ revolutionary CATAPULT® POS platform, powered by Unified Transaction Logic®, is the market’s only truly unified transaction platform that seamlessly connects all retail touchpoints. With CATAPULT, all retail touchpoints—including point of sale, back office, self-checkout, deli scale, fuel pump, pharmacy, inventory, loyalty, eCommerce, and enterprise management—share one single transactional logic. Unifying hardware, software, and services, ECRS offers friction-free, cost-saving solutions that make advanced automation accessible while transforming the consumer experience.
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