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A sprinkling of orders is coming in for group washstation designed by Percy Camp, left, and sold by his son Bryan and a partner. The Thornhill men say the product is competition for a U.S. firm which has cornered the market-making it hard to break in. They blame bureaucracy for slow sales.
A sprinkling of orders is coming in for group washstation designed by Percy Camp, left, and sold by his son Bryan and a partner. The Thornhill men say the product is competition for a U.S. firm which has cornered the market-making it hard to break in. They blame bureaucracy for slow sales.

A sprinkling of orders is coming in for group washstation designed by Percy Camp, left, and sold by his son Bryan and a partner. The Thornhill men say the product is competition for a U.S. firm which has cornered the market-making it hard to break in. They blame bureaucracy for slow sales.

Date12/2/1970
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Sizzling soft-tops: U.S. convertible sales climbed 11.5 per cent last year. Mazda's Miata led the parade with 30,000 units sold, with the Chrysler LeBaron next
Sizzling soft-tops: U.S. convertible sales climbed 11.5 per cent last year. Mazda's Miata led the parade with 30,000 units sold, with the Chrysler LeBaron next
5/10/1992
In the forefront of word-processing technology, Stephen Dorsey's Micom Data Systems Ltd. has landed a contract for the U.S. space program. The tiny Montreal-based company, with sales last year of under $2 million competes on world markets against such heavyweights as IBM and Xerox.
In the forefront of word-processing technology, Stephen Dorsey's Micom Data Systems Ltd. has landed a contract for the U.S. space program. The tiny Montreal-based company, with sales last year of under $2 million competes on world markets against such heavyweights as IBM and Xerox.
10/5/1977
Business is Booming, for Laurier Life and here's a deskful of new orders for the company's president, Ernest Brooker. With no salesmen and using only direct-mail promotion techniques, Laurier Life has found a big insurance market in areas - such as older clients - long-established firms sometimes neglect.
Business is Booming, for Laurier Life and here's a deskful of new orders for the company's president, Ernest Brooker. With no salesmen and using only direct-mail promotion techniques, Laurier Life has found a big insurance market in areas - such as older clients - long-established firms sometimes neglect.
3/1/1972
William R. Lilliott, chairman of U.S.-owned Merrill Lynch, Royal Securities Ltd. of Toronto, is scheduled to become the new chairman of the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) board of governors. The Georgia-born former U.S. submarine officer was the first representative of a foreign-owned brokerage firm to be elected to the exchange board. He's optimistic that markets will begin to rise.
William R. Lilliott, chairman of U.S.-owned Merrill Lynch, Royal Securities Ltd. of Toronto, is scheduled to become the new chairman of the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) board of governors. The Georgia-born former U.S. submarine officer was the first representative of a foreign-owned brokerage firm to be elected to the exchange board. He's optimistic that markets will begin to rise.
5/19/1977
Metal Markets: Bill Mair, founder and president of Metal Supermarkets, cuts some of his own products. Sales this year are expected to top $5 million.
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10/27/1990
Ready to roll: Alain Sutton, Toro's director of Canadian operations, shows the company's new snow blower, one of many products with which Toro intends to dazzle the Canadian market to the extent of some $35 million in sales per year
Ready to roll: Alain Sutton, Toro's director of Canadian operations, shows the company's new snow blower, one of many products with which Toro intends to dazzle the Canadian market to the extent of some $35 million in sales per year
9/18/1979
In June, 1970, Ryerson Press held huge book sale in Varsity Arena in order to liquidate tons of books and save the firm from having to sell out. But five months later publishing house was sold
In June, 1970, Ryerson Press held huge book sale in Varsity Arena in order to liquidate tons of books and save the firm from having to sell out. But five months later publishing house was sold
6/10/1970
Hoppicopters designed in U.S. are to be made in Britain where firms hope to sell them to commuters. They will cost about $1,000, take commuter 100 miles for $1.50
Hoppicopters designed in U.S. are to be made in Britain where firms hope to sell them to commuters. They will cost about $1,000, take commuter 100 miles for $1.50
11/1/1948
Fighting spirit: Peter McMurdo, who became a quadriplegic after a motorcycle accident, plans to return to work as sales and market researcher for a heavy equipment firm
Fighting spirit: Peter McMurdo, who became a quadriplegic after a motorcycle accident, plans to return to work as sales and market researcher for a heavy equipment firm
3/1/1982
Thomas Enders. Blames U.S. too
Thomas Enders. Blames U.S. too
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Caged fancy: His 80 finches are an absorbing hobby for sales and marketing director Barry Bryan of Scarborough - so much so that his basement is full of them.
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9/28/1980
All Ready: Toronto retailer Alan Goouch has computers and software in place that will automatically calculate the new federal sales tax and Ontario sales tax on goods sold at his four clothing stores
All Ready: Toronto retailer Alan Goouch has computers and software in place that will automatically calculate the new federal sales tax and Ontario sales tax on goods sold at his four clothing stores
11/16/1999