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Natural Gas Compression Systems Inc.

Natural gas compressors

"We manufacture the best product in our industry and we provide the best service in our industry. We are relentless at being the best!"

"If it doesn't seem like it makes any sense, it probably doesn't make any sense."

"A large recurring order in our second year of business"

Success Secret |
Best Advice | Tipping Point

Friends & family	Venture capital
Bank loan	Private investors
Line of credit	Credit cards
Savings/personal funds

Health insurance	Flextime
Life insurance	Company car
Telecommuting	401(K)
Tuition reimbursement	Stock options

Rank Sales 2006 Industry Region

Company Details

Location: Traverse City, MI
Founders: A.J. Yuncker, 39, Mark Ritola, 43, Tracy Larsen, 47, Colleen Yuncker, 39, Jim Sanor, 46, Jim Stricker, Richard Sheteron, Craig Anderson, 51

Website: www.natgascomp.com

Year Started: March 2001

Initial Investment: $3.5M

Turned a Profit: 2002

First Million: 2001

2002 Sales: $6.1M

2006 Sales: $26.1M

Number of Employees:

Day 1: 7

2006: 45

2007: 55*

* Projected by 2008

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