For Immediate Release

OCALA, Fla., November 9, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – MARS Company, a global leader in water meter testing and technology solutions, has earned a spot on the prestigious 2027 Seminole 100 list, ranking it among the fastest-growing businesses owned or led by Florida State University alumni. The company will be celebrated on Saturday, February 20, 2027, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida, during the 10th annual Seminole 100 Celebration.

The recognition reflects MARS Company’s commitment to technological leadership, precision hardware, and customer satisfaction. This recognition follows MARS Company’s continued expansion of its industry-leading portfolio, including its ANSI/AWWA M6-compliant test benches and M3 Enterprise Software. By delivering end-to-end precision hardware and analytical software, MARS enables municipalities, utilities, and meter service providers to streamline meter testing operations and maximize revenue recovery. Co-owned by FSU alumnus Charlie Mulfinger, MARS Company has expanded its reach across North America and internationally, serving municipal and private water service providers.

“As an FSU alumnus, it is an incredible honor to see MARS Company recognized among the Seminole 100 alongside so many exceptional alumni-led organizations,” said Charlie Mulfinger, Co-Owner of MARS Company. “Our growth is a direct result of the trust our municipal and utility partners place in us every day to deliver accuracy they can defend. This achievement reflects the relentless dedication, innovation, and shared commitment to excellence of our entire team.”

“For a decade, Seminole 100 has showcased the extraordinary talent, ambition and entrepreneurial spirit of Florida State University alumni,” said FSU President Richard McCullough. “This milestone is a testament to the lasting impact our graduates are making in communities and industries across the country. We are proud to celebrate this year’s honorees and the remarkable example they set for future generations of Seminoles.”

Since its inaugural celebration in 2018, Seminole 100 has recognized the achievements of FSU alumni entrepreneurs and business leaders, highlighting the innovation and determination that define the Seminole network. This year’s honorees represent a diverse array of industries, including technology, finance, law, marketing, and real estate.

To be eligible for Seminole 100, companies must have been in operation for at least three years, have generated revenue by January 1, 2023, and be owned or led by an FSU graduate for three consecutive years before applying. Honorees will discover their official numeric rank during the February 20 celebration in Tallahassee.

For more information about MARS Company and its innovative water meter testing solutions, please visit marswater.com or contact sales@marswater.com. For more information on the Seminole 100 program, visit seminole100.fsu.edu.

About MARS Company
As the global leader in water meter measurement for sustainable revenue recovery, MARS Company continues to innovate and transform the water meter measurement industry worldwide through the unparalleled design, development, and manufacturing of patented analytical enterprise software and ultra-high-precision measurement equipment. Whether test bench solutions or enterprise software systems, each offering from MARS provides customers with state-of-the-art business intelligence, powerful data visualization, and highly advanced solutions to some of the most common yet costly water management issues.

CONTACT: Robbie Smart, Senior Director of Technology & Development, Tel: (352)694-7195, email: public@marswater.com

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements containing the words “planned,” “expects,” “believes,” “strategy,” “opportunity,” “anticipates,” and similar words. Such forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties or other factors that may cause MARS Company’s actual results to be materially different from historical results or any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. MARS Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date hereof. The potential risks and uncertainties which could cause actual growth and results to differ materially include but are not limited to, customer acceptance of the company’s services, products and fee structures, the success of the company’s brand development efforts, the volatile and competitive nature of the water industry, and changes in domestic and international market conditions, and foreign exchange rates.