Cable security firm finds freeloaders

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Cable Operators Protection Services, or COPS, offers a comprehensive package of security services to cable TV companies. Their service provides a corps of uniformed, security-trained auditors to patrol service areas, inspect connections, check against records, and report illegal connections and evidence of tampering or vandalism.

Cable television, Security systems industry, Boucher, Robert A., Cable Operators Protection Services Inc.

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Tucson firm adds life to wooden power poles

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Loadmaster Systems Inc. signed an agreement with the Electric Power Research Institute of Palo Alto, allowing Loadstar to make and market a groundline repair system. The system is used to restore wooden power transmission poles. The company will repair poles for utility companies or sell them the necessary equipment.

ELECTRONIC & OTHER ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT, Electrical equipment and supplies industry, Electric equipment industry, New products, Product introduction, Tucson, Arizona, Loadmaster Systems Inc.

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Ugly: Tucson car rental firm turns beautiful profits

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Ugly Duckling has solved problems unique to the used car rental business. The owner, Thomas Duck, started his own insurance brokerage to cover franchisees' liability. He also developed a depreciation system that allows franchises to finance car purchases. Ugly Duckling now has $65 million in sales and 550 franchises.

Automobile lease and rental industry, Car leasing, Car rental, Close corporations, Closely held corporations, Ugly Duckling Rent-A-Car System Inc.

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