Ontario Community Newspapers

Journal (The Home Newspaper of Oakville and Trafalgar) (Oakville, ON), 27 Jun 1957, p. 12

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xtu u ju c m u n a l., cwKViae-xrajiaigar, c tm e in u a i issue, June i *01 Canadian Charts and Supplies Limited and its division i. .* . j « . ` 1· ' * * · . ' ,r f / 1 ^; i v--' 1 v _ . ·. . - The John Wilkes Press BOAST A QUARTER CENTURY OF PROGRESS UPON THE OPENING OF THEIR RADICAL NEW PLANT TOMORROW'S BUILDING FOR TODA Y' S S P E C I AL I S T S In 1928, F. C. D. Wilkes noticed that the many makes of recording instruments in use throughout Canadian industry required a special instrument chart, specifically designed for the particular instrument. With this in mind, he formed the Canadian Charts and Supplies Limited in Toronto and commenced printing the hundreds of sizes and designs used by these various recording de vices. With over 3 million printed recording instrument charts in stock at all times, Canadian Charts and Supplies Limited now serve and supply indus tries in Canada, the West Indies, South America, West Africa and New Zealand. The production of these special recording charts along with their vast commercial projects reflect greatly on the immense growth the firm has en joyed in such a short period of time. , Canadian Charts and Supplies are the sole manufacturers of a complete line of graph sheets in Canada. The John Wilkes Press, a division of Canadian Charts and Supplies en tered the plastic field, supplying plastic specialties, calendar cards, rulers, cal culators, displays, laminating, Clear-Tainers-- all types and size sheet protect ors, card holders, envelopes, lapel badges etc., in clear sparkling plastic combin ing this with a most complete commercial printing plant which handles all phases of printing from business cards,letter heads through to full colour bro chures. The John Wilkes Press boasts one of the most complete printing and binding shops in the area. The radically designed plant whhh the firm recently opened is unique in design and conforms with the circular (harts which are their main products. Also, it is very practical and economical. The circular architectural shape is ideally suited to their chart and plastic processing and printing production flow.. ^Throughout the plant there is a sense of high calibre work and the printed results and their successful acceptance by industry are a positive proof that Canadian craftsmen, properly equipped, can well serve Canada's industrial needs. On this very auspicious occasion, the management and staff of Canadian Charts and Supplies Limited and its division, The John Wilkes Press join in extending to the Town of Oakville, their congratulations on this, their 100th Anniversary. w . J. CAMPBELL Construction Company Ltd. BRONTE - ONTARIO A Record of Proven Efficiency and Economy in Construction Extends sincere congratulations to the owners, and the architect A. Bruce Etherington upon completion of this new building ! W E CONSIDERED IT A DISTINCT PLEASURE TO HAVE BEEN CHOSEN AS GENERAL CONTRACTORS AN D ARE JUSTLY PROUD TO HAVE PLAYED A PART IN THE SUCCESS OF YOUR FIRM. This building is somewhat unusual, since we specialize in the m ore intricate type of construction. This new method offers such problem s in lay-out, etc. in the execution of the work, we o f Campbell Construction Co. feel confident to undertake such pro jects as illustrated above. W ith the wealth o f experience in general contracting o f all types, you are invited to consult us on any building that you may be contemplating in the near future. Our perform ance records, workmanship and practical approach will convince you that we are the contractors to do the job. Probably the first circular industrial building on the continent. A 128 foot structure having a clear span of 45' with beams radiating from the centre like the ribs of an umbrella. A poly gon with 25 sides, each about 16 feet long, providing 13,000 square feet of floor space on one floor with a smaller second floor section. We Too Progress With OAKVILLE and congratulate them on this their Incorporating several departures from conventional industrial buildings the building is unique in design. Walls of concrete block have earth embanked almost to the roof line. Windows are installed only 30 degrees from horizontal and are located just under the roof overh&ng. The roof, itself, is a shallow dome with ceiling height between 9 and 18 feet. Phone VAlley 7-2931 100th Anniversary

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