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Clickstop

Multi-brand e-commerce and manufacturing operator

Overview

Clickstop owns and manages multiple brands in e-commerce and manufacturing, selling specialized products to consumers and businesses online. Each brand targets a different product category, reaching diverse markets through online platforms and niche offerings. The company handles sourcing, manufacturing, and fulfillment within its brands to deliver reliable service and quality. Its multi-brand approach spreads risk and supports growth, reinforced by a culture that emphasizes ownership and initiative, with a goal of steady, scalable expansion through expanding brand reach and customer satisfaction.

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About Clickstop

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Why Clickstop is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & ManufacturingConsumer Goods

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$2M

Headquarters

Urbana, IL

Founded

2005

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What believers are saying

  • Clickstop ranked No. 4,461 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list.
  • Clickstop won its 13th Iowa Top Workplace award in October 2026.
  • Clickstop's $0-premium healthcare and Freedom Retreats support retention and recruiting.

What critics are saying

  • Christopher Jackson and Ian Foley sued Clickstop on March 20, 2026 for website accessibility failures.
  • Specialized e-commerce faces Amazon, Home Depot, and distributors compressing margins in 2026.
  • A major ADA judgment or settlement can force expensive rebuilds across every storefront.

What makes Clickstop unique

  • Clickstop's ESOP and 21-year culture produce unusually sticky employee ownership.
  • US Cargo Control and Fasteners Plus target specialized niches with branded expertise.
  • Fourteen Inc. 5000 appearances since 2005 signal durable multi-brand execution.

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Funding

Total Funding

$2M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Company Equity

Company News

Clickstop
Aug 12th, 2026
Clickstop earns a spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list.

Clickstop earns a spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list. Clickstop has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, a national ranking of America's fastest-growing private companies! This year, Clickstop ranked No. 4,461 out of 5,000 companies, marking its 14th time appearing on this list. This national honor also follows Clickstop's recognition on the 2026 Inc. Regionals: Midwest list. Together, these honors point to the same thing: Clickstop is growing with purpose. That purpose starts with people. As an employee-owned company, Clickstop believe every person helps shape the future of the business. Its teams serve customers, improve systems, solve problems, and build strong brands with care. What is the Inc. 5000 list? The Inc. 5000 list recognizes some of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Each year, Inc. ranks businesses based on their revenue growth over a three-year period. For Clickstop, earning a spot on the list reflects steady growth, strong customer trust, and the work of employee-owners who help move the business forward. What does this recognition mean for Clickstop? Clickstop's growth starts with people. As an employee-owned company, Clickstop believe every person helps shape the future of the business. Its teams serve customers, improve systems, solve problems, and build strong brands with care. That work matters to its customers. It helps Clickstop offer useful products, dependable service, and a better experience across its brands. Which Clickstop brands serve customers? Since 2005, Clickstop has grown from an eCommerce start-up into a multi-brand company. Today, Clickstop serve customers through brands like US Cargo Control and Fasteners Plus. US Cargo Control helps customers find products for cargo control, rigging, lifting, towing, and moving needs. Fasteners Plus serves customers with fasteners, building products, and jobsite solutions. Across its brands, Clickstop focus on simple, useful solutions that help customers get the job done. How does employee Ownership support Clickstop's Growth? In 2017, Clickstop formed an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. That means its employees share in the long-term success they help create. Ownership also shapes how Clickstop work. It encourages Clickstop to think like business owners, make thoughtful decisions, and look for better ways to serve customers. "Being named to the national Inc. 5000 list is a meaningful recognition of the employee-owners who continue to build Clickstop with purpose," said Tim Guenther, CEO of Clickstop. "Growth is not the goal itself. The goal is to create a business that is sustainable, enjoyable, and full of opportunity for those who seek it." What's next for Clickstop? Clickstop is proud to be included on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list. Still, Clickstop see this moment as part of a bigger story. Its work continues as Clickstop grow its brands, support its employee-owners, and serve customers with care. As Clickstop look ahead, Clickstop will keep building a business that creates opportunity, earns customer trust, and grows with purpose. Grow with Clickstop! Learn more about Clickstop, read about its culture and values, and express your interest in its current or future roles on its careers page.

Clickstop
Jun 17th, 2025
Clickstop is an Inc. Best Workplace

For the fourth time, Clickstop has been recognized as one of Inc. magazine's Best Workplaces, solidifying its reputation as a standout employer in the nation.

Clickstop
Mar 20th, 2025
Clickstop Named a 2025 Top Workplaces USA Winner

Clickstop is proud to announce it has been named a winner of the 2025 Top Workplaces USA award by Energage, a purpose-driven organization that recognizes companies that prioritize workplace culture and employee engagement.

Clickstop
Mar 22nd, 2024
Clickstop Shines on the National Stage with the 2024 Top Workplaces USA Honor

Clickstop shines on the national stage with the 2024 Top Workplaces USA honor.

Clickstop
Dec 4th, 2023
A Continued Streak of Cool

It is with great excitement that Clickstop, Inc. announce Clickstop's remarkable achievement-once again, Clickstop, Inc. has been recognized as one of the Coolest Places to Work in Eastern Iowa by the Corridor Business Journal (CBJ).

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