ProjectLine Rises to Number 280 on the 2017 PROFIT 500 Ranking

Editor's note (updated March 2026): Derin Hildebrandt served as CEO of ProjectLine until 2021. ProjectLine is now led by President, Darrell McClarty.

Canadian Business and PROFIT ranked ProjectLine Solutions number 280 on the 29th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. Published in the October issue of Maclean’s and at CanadianBusiness.com, the PROFIT 500 ranks Canadian businesses by their five-year revenue growth.

ProjectLine made the 2017 PROFIT 500 list with five-year revenue growth of 214%.

“It is never easy to earn a spot on the PROFIT 500, but this year’s applicant pool was the most competitive yet” says Deborah Aarts, PROFIT 500 program manager. “This year’s winners demonstrate the resilience, innovation and sheer management smarts it takes to build a thriving business today. Canada—and the world—needs more entrepreneurial success stories like these.”

“We’re thrilled to be on the PROFIT 500 ranking for the second year in a row,” says former ProjectLine CEO, Derin Hildebrandt. “We have worked hard over the past five years to achieve continued growth. Our rise on the list is a testament to the strength of the products and services we provide, the dedication of our team, and the continued loyalty of the customers we serve.”

About ProjectLine Solutions

ProjectLine sells, implements and supports NetSuite and SAP Business One ERP software for small and mid-size businesses. We believe putting people first is the best way to make technology work for them. It’s a conviction that sets us apart. The shift to a new ERP system can be daunting and disruptive. But it doesn’t have to be. We ease the inevitable uncertainty that comes with an ERP project, helping our customers transition with the highest level of empathy, consideration and fit.

About the PROFIT 500

For 29 years, the PROFIT 500 has been Canada’s most respectable and influential ranking of entrepreneurial achievement. Developed by PROFIT and now published in Maclean’s magazine and at CanadianBusiness.com, the PROFIT 500 ranks Canadian companies on five-year revenue growth. For more information on the ranking visit PROFIT500.com or CanadianBusiness.com.

About Canadian Business

Founded in 1928, Canadian Business is the longest-serving and most-trusted business publication in the country. It is the country’s premier media brand for executives and senior business leaders. It fuels the success of Canada’s business elite with a focus on the things that matter most: leadership, innovation, business strategy and management tactics. Learn more at CanadianBusiness.com.