Washington Business Winter 2012 | Page 39

business backgrounder | industry the effects of the Great Recession, Jubilant HollisterStier weathered the downturn mainly by slowing its pace of growth. Now, after some consolidation within the industry, it’s emerging from the recession “on a very steep growth curve,” said CEO Marcelo Morales. The company now employs about 600 people in Spokane, up about 50 percent in head count since the acquisition. Much of the growth has come at the expense of its competitors. Thanks to the resources of its global parent, as well as some smart business decisions and a hardearned reputation for quality, the company is capturing market share. Last year, Jubilant HollisterStier grew two- to three-times faster than the market. “This was a good oper