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Holding court: From left, the father-son team of Brian, Maurice and David Morin presides over Fore Court Racquet and Fitness.

Tennis club nets young and old

Here’s a quick athletic conundrum: What kind of vigorous sporting activity can you pursue productively between the ages of 3 and 85? It’s not golf,...
Deltran Corp. of North Attleboro, Mass., manufacturers precision metal stampings. Pictured is owner Mark Cobb.

Metal stampings of approval

Globalization is a big word to Mark Cobb, and not just because it has a lot of letters. Everyone, even small-business owners like Cobb, is...

Pet provisions feed off science

Bob Bamberg thinks many people make the mistake of treating their pets emotionally, rather than scientifically. Although tossing a dog a piece of steak or...
HUGH D. MASON is president of Mason Box Company in North Attleboro.

Still thinking outside the box

After 114 years, packaging company's innovation spawns a diverse client base Boxes are ubiquitous. Just about everything we buy, ship or store begins or ends its...
Photo by Krzystyna HarberA wide selection - that's what customers can find when they visit Ocean Fresh Seafood in North Attleboro. The line of product offerings includes seafood from such faraway places as Iceland and South America.

Seafood: ‘If it swims, we have it’

North Attleboro seafood operation boasts diverse product, customer base Ocean Fresh Seafood Owner: Robert Coutu Type of Business: Seafood products Location: 473 East Washington St., North Attleboro Employees: 85 Year...
Photo by Brian McDonaldBrothers Bill and Russ Morin help run the longtime family business of Morin's Diners, a collection of restaurant and catering operations. Here the two are pictured at their Attleboro diner on South Main Street.

Food business cooks up acclaim

Longtime family restaurant, catering company enjoys regional growth Morin’s Diners Inc. Owners: Russell and William Morin Type of Business: Food – restaurant and catering Location: 16 South Main...
John Butler, of Butler Tire in North Attleboro, works with a tire and wheel at the 36-year old family business.

Used tire business still rolling along

Butler Tire Owner: Robert Butler Location: 401 East Washington St., North Attleboro Type of Business: Tire sales and service Year Founded: 1968...
Audio Concepts in North Attleboro features some innovative home theater equipment.

Audio Concepts’ sound innovation

Audio Concepts Owner: Donald Houde Type of Business: Audiovisual products and services Location: 90 Commonwealth Ave., North Attleboro Year Founded: 1978...

Newest Jan Companies brand sustains some old-time charm

The rambling, dignified old mansion at 116 Elm St. in North Attleboro has just entered its third incarnation. In the early years...
James Alfred, left, and son Fred Alfred say their Attleboro optical business has been able to compete with larger chains partly because they've kept up to date with eyeglass technology and fashion.

Opticians have eye on industry trends

Pleasant Optical Co. Inc. Owner: Fred L. Alfred Location: 174 Pleasant St., Attleboro Type of Business: Optical products Employees: Two (family members)...
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