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"we, 4p ANSE TRASRe CLE SRRTTPPRCT THRACE AOR RE THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES -- Greater Oshawa Edition -- SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1928 GIANT MACHINES WORK WONDERS AT PEDLAR'S ---------- An Industry Which has Progressed through the Years to a h Position of Undisputed Supremacy The great packing houses of Chicago have no monopoly in turning out the finished because they convert pigs into sausages while you wait. In other and equally important fields marvels of productive efi- ciency are performed. It is not nearly so impressive $0 watch the endless chain of pigs as it is to follow the raw metal on ita way to the giant machines-- modern molochs--which fashion and twist meaningless masses in- to material of construction which goes to Jorm the sinews of so much of our building enterprise, The packing houses claim to lose nothing, The Pedlar People convert the raw material into scores of building uses, d of the scrap, and capitalize the hum of their machinery as a source of inspiration for those who hear it.--Editor, I mention of a plant which en joys the distinction of being the largest manufactory of spose ug p / f The improved machinery in the Pedlar plant is the product of years of applied experience. Some of it sheet metal products in the British Empire, There is something fascin. ating in a trip thtoush an es- tablishment of this kind. The writer had the pleasure of fol- lowing the course of the raw metal through to its production in many different forms, The experience was an education, One brings away an impression of simplicity and iciency, Mechanical perfection is ex- emplified in every. detail of the production of Pedlar products, took years to build, The manufac- tured product which enjoys universal supremacy today is produced byithe J. A, MORPHY i* Production Engineer, Pedlar People, Limited N an edition devoted to con- structional progress it is fitting to make adequate W. R. GEIKIE President, Pedlar People, Ltd. kind of effort that Longfellow wrote about--"toiling upward in the night" --unremitting concentration and ceaseless toil, The story of such achievement is not a figment of the imagination. Its monument is to be found in the huge machines whose insatiable ap- petites for more and more raw ma- terial suggest the immolations made in ancient times on the altars of agan gods--only that their purpose is constructive. These machines find expression in a hundred-and-one orms of construction indispensable to the material progress of the country, A Continuous Record of Pro The history of the Pedlar plant is one of continuous progress. From a small beginning in 1861 in a tin shop on the ground now occupied by the Royal Bank of Canada, to the splendid million-dollar plant on Sim- coe Street South, covering nearly seven acres, is a story of develop- ment unique in the annals of modern industry. The original tin shop was estab lished in a stable by. the late Henry 'edlar, who started his son, G. H. edlar Sr, in the business, From with high-quality that time on the firm grew until the Pedlar became synonymous sheet metal pro- ducts throughout the world. For many years the manufacture of metal roofing engaged the attention of the firm, but eventually new lines were added, and in 1911 the expansion of the business necessitated the firm's incorporation under its present name. At the time of incorporation, and for seven years afterwards, the Com- any occupied the site where the DO ifn Memorial Park is now lo- cated, but the increased business ne- cessitated the erection of so many different buildings that as time went on it was found more and more dif- ficult to manufacture their products in _an efficient manner, In 1919 the erection of a modern factory was commenced. The work was completed late in the Spring of 1920, since when the company have occupied the new premises. The products made by the Pedlar organization are many and varied. First came the metal shingle, metal sidings, and corrugated iron--three name | | diamond: mesh lath, | f the new machinery was installed, it items which find a ready sale among armers and which have always been a staple line with the Company. The manufacture of metal ceilings was started in 1891, These are made in many patterns. They are used largely in institutions and renovated structures as well as in many new stores and office buildings. In 1901 the Pedlar People bought | the exclusive right to manufacture a From the time was found impossible to fill the de- mand, and a machine with double capacity was installed. Fireproof Materials Bulk Large For the last quarter of a century Pedlar People, Limited, have been leaders in the manufacture and sale of metal lath, The demand for this material was so great that the Com- any decided to go into the manu- acture of all classes of fireproofing materials, and such products have now become a large portion of their business. > The advent of the motor car made good roads a necessity. In 1909 the Company took over the patented rights for material known as "Ton- can Metal Pure Iron," out of which Pedlar People culverts are made. This material has been improved from time to time. A few years ago a copper content was added, to make it more corrosion-resisting. Within the last year molybdenum was added to this material. Today it is consid- ered the finest metal for any purpose in which lasting qualities are desired. There is not a railroad line in the country that does not buy and in: stal these culverts. The provincial authorities find them handy on high- way construction, Their fire-resist- ing qualities commend their use. Some few years ago, forest fires did F. L, MASON Secretary-Treasurer, Pedlar People, Limited much damage in the North country. In many cases where wooden cul- verts were used on Government roads the fires burned right through them, which made the roads impassable. Where metal culverts were installed, the roads stood up perfectly, In the last three years the Com- pany have taken on various new lines which are stretching their ca- pacity to the limit, but by working two shifts they are in a position to take care of the requirements of their growing business. 1 In addition to the main factory in "TH | j 000 RT (TT Eee sma--e--oas Builders' Supplies ot all Kinds LULU EE (OA IIHT ELIHO LAT Nearly Seven Acres and Its Products Are in Universal Use. The Home of Pedlar People, Limited -- Oshawa's Million Dollar Plant Devoted to the Manufacture of Sheet Metal Products, It Occupies this city the firm have factories in Montreal, Amherst, N.S, Winnipeg and Vancouver. With branches lo cated in the principal cities of the Dominion, the Company finds itself working to full capacity on orders from every part of the country. Ac- tivity in the building industry is re- flected in the demand for fireproof building materials, a type of product in which the Pedlar People speci- alize, Illustrative of the character and ex- tent of the firm's business in Eastern Canada, in Ontario alone there are over eighteen hundred local agents. The firm does a world-wide busi- ness throughout the British Empire, with the South American Republics, with the Orient, and with other parts, The entire Pedlar plant is floored with cement and is flooded with day- light from its great windows. Every provision is made for the working comfort of employees, whether in the {front office or in the thundering Steelcrete shop, The best artificial illumination is provided for those who work on the night shifts. The well-equipped hospital at this plant is claimed to be the equal of any emergency hospital in the Dominion. Figures are not available as to the part played by the combined Pedlar ayroll in the economic life of the ominion. In Oshawa, however, the plant gives steady employment to from three hundred to five hundred men, representing as many families. Its annual | ranges from $300, 000 to half a million dollars. Pedlar Products have entered into the construction of our best-known buildings. Outstanding examples arc the new wing of the Chateau Laurier, Ottawa, the new building of the Bell Telephone Company, Montreal, the Eaton Company's Buildings in Hamilton and Calgary, the Georgia Hotel at Vancouver, the Sun Life Building and Royal Bank of Mont- real, and in Oshawa the new build- ings of the General Motors of Can- ada, Limited, the Genosha Hotel, and the Alger Building, The Men Behind The Pedlar People The present Directorate consists of Mr. W. R. Geikie, President; Mrs. S. E. Pedlar, Vice-President; Mr. F, L. Mason, Secretary-Treasurer; Mr. M, H. Ludwig, Director, and Mr. E. B. Northwood, Director, Mr, W. R. Geikie served for many years in the Dominion Bank, joining them at Oshawa in 1894. He resign- ed in 1912 to take charge of the To- P. A. MACDONALD ? Office Manager, Pedlar People, Limited ronto office of The Pedlar People, Limited. On the death of Mr. G. H. Pedlar, Sr., in 1913, Mr. Geikie took charge of the Company as President and General Manager, Mr. F. L. Mason, who has been identified with the Company since the early days, bas filled various posi- tions in both factory and office. He is Secretary-Treasurer of the Com- pany as well as Purchasing Agent. Mr. E. B. Northwood entered. the organization in 1908 as Manager of the Chatham Branch. At the present time he is Manager of the Toronto Office. Mr. B. J. Brown joined the Com- pany early in 1913. From 1915 to 1919 he was engaged in war service, resuming his connection with - the firm u his return from overseas. Since 1925 he has been General Sales Manager and is also in charge of the Company's advertising. Mr. P. A. Macdonald has been identified with the Company since 1910. Joining the staff of the Ac- counting Department, Mr. Macdon- ald' gained a thorough knowledge of Company, La B. J. BROWN General Sales Manager, Pedlar People Limited and was duly appointed to his present position of Office Manager. Mr. J. A. Stanton joined the Com- pany in 1916 as Assistant Factory Manager. He was appointed Factory Manager in 1924. Mr, J. A. Morphy has been with the Company as Production Engineer since 1919. For the last five years he has been in charge of the stamping plant, which now includes the new Lupton auto parts storage systems, I Bowra Promoting Electrical Age Specializes in Modern Equip- ment for Home, Office and Factory On the topic of Greater Oshawa it is neecssary, at this juncture, to turn to Charlie Bowra for a lit- tle light on the subject. In so do- ing we follow a distinguished and very general precedent, Charlie Bowra has beenlighting things up around the Motor City for eight years and a number of portents in- dicate that he will continue this pleasant work---assisted by a vary. the Greater Oshawa every Oshawa citizen sees today will be an accom~ plished fact. Bowra's Electric Shop on Sim- coe Street North is but one out- standing expression of Charlie Bowra's activities, As one of those who are building this city into a bigger city, and building it well, he is perhaps best seen at the head of his construction force. That force, as already suggested, varies in number, Occasionally the total will drop down to forty. Usually it is up around 90--the actual ree- ord being 92. Mr, Bowra is an electrician, spe- clalizing in power Installations in factories, business premises of ah kinds, and in homes. ing number of skilled men--until |: No light will ever be turned by himself on his outstanding abili- ties. He shuns the spotlight. But the men who know him and his work say there isn't a more skilled electrician in his particular field in the whole of Canada. "And, supporting their testimony by facts and figures, is the impres- sive list of big jobs in Oshawa that were done by him and his force, General Motors new office building, J. A. STANTON Factory Manager, Pedlar People, Limited General Motors Metal Stamping Mill, Paint Shop and ether new factories that are known oaly by numbers. This, too, in competition wity prestige and all that goes to the making of that quality, by electrics al contracting firms throughout Canada. Among other local face tories that have had their electrics fal equipment installed by Bowra'g Electric are the W. E. Phillips Co, Ltd., plant; and Central Spring ang Axle Co. Bowra's Electric Shop is one of the notable retail stores of the city, Under the able and courteoug management of Gordon Houlding its business volume annually tells a fine story of salesmanship and service. Under the store are two service trucks featuring emergency repairs for factory, office or home, and for any sort of appliance. The store is stocked with every. thing electrical. The Moffatt line of electric ranges, Coffield's electric washers, and electric appliance for every modern need--business, do. mestic or personal--are kept in stock, . Ed. Hawke is general foreman of the construction department. Hig expert skill as a power electrician is well known not only in Oshawa but throughout the Province. ht. | Higher Duty Urged for Foreign Plans Protest against the employment of foreign architects and a plea i an increased duty on imported plans are made in the fetter of a Toronto core respondent. . One must agree that if the country is to be built up basically and achieve 'a sound condition of prosperity, it means that not only should Canadian capabilities architecturally and others wise be given the legitimate oppor- tunities which the country affords, but that Canadian industry must be supported and encouraged. None {can contribute to the latter more than the architect who has the say, or at least can advise, what building materials should be used. While it is not necessary to close ourselves off from the purchase of equipment and appliances which we | h do not produce ourselves and which in certain cases it may be an advan- tage to have, we owe it to ourselves to develop and utilize our own re- sources and manufactured products. The majority of architects are not only doing their part in working out our economic problems, and doing it well, but there is evidence of a grow- ing insistence in specifying that home materials shall be given the preference. We are in the fortun- ate position of being able to supply almost every need as regards build- ing materials and equipment and we require little that eannot be obtained in the home market, | ne = EE --~--~--~-----=es- | MARTIN SENOUR 100% PURE PAINTS | YALE HARDWARE | McCLARY'S FAMOUS STOVES F. FLI 13 King Street, W., Oshawa Almost every conceivable need in House- wares are on display in this store. From an egg beater to a washing machine. You will find here hundreds of articles neces- sary and useful in the home. TE Some of Our Well Known BUILDERS HARDWARE AND SUPPLIES | 'A large portion of the Hardware used in the construction of the Greater Oshawa has been furnished from the large and extensive stock of the old established firm of FLINTOFF & SONS We specialize in Builders' Hardware Needs and can offer real service in these lines. Contractors, Builders, etc., will find an assort- ! ment of building needs at the price they want to pay. - To visit our store is to dware We all times a tre ask us--no doubt we'll Lines NTOFF & HARDWARE MERCHANTS wa needs too numerous to | i es in carrying in stock at | Phe A variety of lines. If : vou think it's sold at a hardware store-- E see an array of have it!