Kinetic theTechnologyAgency
{{original research|date=September 2013}}
{{Infobox company
|name = Kinetic theTechnologyAgency
|logo = Kinetic theTechnologyAgency Company Logo.jpg
|logo_size = 200px
|type = Private
|industry = Software
|foundation = {{Start date|1968}}
|founder = Ray Schuhmann
|location_city = Louisville, Kentucky
|location_country = U.S.
|area_served = Worldwide
|homepage =
}}
Kinetic theTechnologyAgency is a software company based in Louisville, Kentucky. Kinetic provides The Globalizorâ„¢ translation management system (software).{{cite web|url=http://www.gala-global.org/members/kinetic-thetechnologyagency|title=GALA Global Company Profile|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=Globalization and Localization Association|accessdate=2015-06-11}} The company offers enterprise-level software.
Kinetic theTechnologyAgency is located in Distillery Commons in Louisville, Kentucky.
History
Kinetic Corporation was founded by Ray Schuhmann in 1968 as a commercial photography studio. Kinetic quickly evolved into a full-service photography and graphics business. During the 1970s, Kinetic was nationally known for advertising photography, supported by an on-site full-service photo lab. Company founder Ray Schuhmann has been the official photographer and archivist of the Kentucky Derby for the last 50 years.{{cite web|url= http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/print-edition/2012/04/13/kinetic-corps-ray-schuhmann-has.html?page=all|title=Kinetic Corp.'s Ray Schuhmann has guided his business from offering photo services to high-tech solutions| publisher= bizjournals.com |accessdate= 2013-07-30 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.derbyarchive.com/|title=The Official Kentucky Derby Photo Archive|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=derbyarchive.com|accessdate=2013-07-31}}
By the 1990s, Kinetic was developing custom applications for a newly emerging platform: the Internet.
In 2000, Kinetic began its focused transition from photography based services to software and technology based services. Kinetic now derives the majority of its revenue from technology licensing, support and digital services.
In 2011, Kinetic quadrupled its staff to meet the needs of the growing demand for its software solutions.{{cite web|url=http://www.prweb.com/releases/translations/theTechnologyAgency/prweb9145979.htm|title=Kinetic theTechnologyAgency Quadruples Staff to Meet Global Communications Demand|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=PRWeb|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120610072329/http://www.prweb.com/releases/translations/theTechnologyAgency/prweb9145979.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 10, 2012|access-date=2013-08-08}}
In April 2013, Kinetic theTechnologyAgency and Netherlands-based Foxiz B.V. teamed up to increase adoption and support in Europe of Kinetic's translation management software and support services.{{cite web|url=http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10663678.htm|title=Kinetic theTechnologyAgency Expands in Europe with Foxiz Business Alliance|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=PRWeb|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130904020320/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10663678.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 4, 2013|access-date=2013-08-01}}
Accomplishments
- Kinetic theTechnologyAgency was named one of Louisville's 50 fastest growing businesses in 2012.{{cite web|url= http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/print-edition/2012/10/19/fast-50-kinetic-corp.html |title=Fast 50: Kinetic Corp.| publisher= bizjournals.com |accessdate= 2013-08-05 }}
- Kinetic was named a Top 5 Information Technology company in Louisville in 2013.{{cite web|url= http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/feature/kinetic-corp.html | title=Top 5 Preview: Information Technology Services| publisher= bizjournals.com |accessdate= 2013-08-12 }}
- Kinetic was included in the 2013 Inc. 5000 list.{{cite web|url=https://www.prweb.com/releases/kinetic_thetechnologyagency_joins_inc_5000_list_for_2013/prweb11043266.htm|title=Kinetic theTechnologyAgency Joins Inc. 5000 List for 2013|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=PRWeb|access-date=2013-07-21}}
- Kinetic was a recipient of the 2013 Martha Layne Collins Award for International Trade Excellence.{{cite web |url= http://markets.financialcontent.com/mi.kentucky/news/read/25012983/Kinetic_theTechnologyAgency_Honored_as_Recipient_of_the_2013_Martha_Layne_Collins_Award_for_International_Trade_Excellence |title= Kinetic theTechnologyAgency Honored as Recipient of the 2013 Martha Layne Collins Award for International Trade Excellence |publisher= Lexington Herald-Leader |accessdate= 2013-09-03 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131029221039/http://markets.financialcontent.com/mi.kentucky/news/read/25012983/Kinetic_theTechnologyAgency_Honored_as_Recipient_of_the_2013_Martha_Layne_Collins_Award_for_International_Trade_Excellence |archive-date= 2013-10-29 |url-status= dead }}
- Kinetic was named the 5th fastest-growing private company in the Louisville Area in 2013.{{cite web|url= https://www.prweb.com/releases/kinetic_thetechnologyagency_recognized_as_the_5th_fastest_growing_private_company_in_the_louisville_area_on_2013_business_first_fast_50_list/prweb11256688.htm |title=Kinetic theTechnologyAgency Recognized as the 5th Fastest-Growing Private Company in the Louisville Area on 2013 Business First Fast 50 List| publisher= bizjournals.com |access-date= 2013-10-23 }}
- Kinetic made its second consecutive appearance on the Inc. 5000 list in 2014.{{cite web|url=https://www.prweb.com/releases/kinetic_thetechnologyagency_makes_2014_inc_500_5000_list_for_second_consecutive_year/prweb12104840.htm|title=Kinetic theTechnologyAgency Makes 2014 Inc. 5000 List for Second Consecutive Year|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=PRWeb|access-date=2014-08-21}}
- Kinetic was included on the 2014 Business First Louisville Fast 50 list for the third consecutive year.{{cite web|url=https://www.prweb.com/releases/kinetic_thetechnologyagency_included_on_2014_business_first_fast_50_list_for_third_consecutive_year/prweb12244986.htm|title=Kinetic theTechnologyAgency Included on 2014 Business First Louisville Fast 50 List for Third Consecutive Year|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=PRWeb|access-date=2014-10-22}}