Blue Sun Biodiesel joins the Inc. 500 as one of fastest-growing private enterprises in the country

In Colorado, Blue Sun Biodiesel is 242nd in this year’s Inc. 500, which ranks the 500 fastest-growing private companies in the country. Blue Sun ranked 10th among all energy companies, and first among biodiesel companies. To be eligible, a company must have been in operation for four years and be privately-held. Companies are ranked by rate of growth.  The company said that its superior Fusion biodiesel, which saves up to 42 percent off the cost for #2 diesel and increase mileage by up to 7 percent, for the company’s rise.

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