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THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE, Tuesday, Februsry 28, 1956 13 1 2 Ontario Steel Products Co. |New Business Important Oshawa Industry Has Good Hopes Wits branches at Toronto and One of the important industries increased requirements of parts for wide variety of uses. Also during| Willowdale, the Universal Motor Df Oshawa is ] ° Ostiasis glee! automobiles and trucks, the past year or more a consider- Servic: Limited, decided last De- roducts Limited, Established here NEW COMPANY FORMED |able number of parts have been|cember to " in 1920, it is now in its 37th year as| [n June 1913, Ontario Steel Pro. supplied to the agricultural imple ool a Eyed a branch i Oth one of the factors in Oshawa's in-|ducts Company, Ltd., was formed ment industry. : th > toe cot dustrial prosperity. During these|to take over the Gananoque Spring| During the last war, in addition| ™ 'ne former Cazadian Tar bulld- years, it has played an importantiand Axle Company Ltd, In .1919|to producing the greater part of|\"¥ at the rear of 50 treet part in the development of the|ihe company commenced the er-|the chassis spring needs for all East, and the business is e city, It is one of the plants onlection of a modern spring plant at|army vehicles produced in Canada.| management of Mr, Jack L. Walm- whith General Jun v Cannday Oshawa, Ontario, and operations the company supplied in large vol-|sie ' "|got under way there in 5 sume many supplementary vehicle] mp, les in the Canadian automotive in-plant was known as the Centrai|components such as bofle springs|, The Company specializes in mo- dustry, relies for its supply of Spring Company until 1929 at which|for universal carriers, bumpers,|tor re-winding and gives close chassis springs, both helical and|{ime the chariers of the Centrallwinch shafts, cab mounting springs|atiention to outside service on flat, It is, in fact, the principaliSpring Company, the Dowsley|and many others, Repeated ex-|™otors on all types of equipment, producer in Canada of such prod- Spring and Axle Company, Ltd, |pansions in plant and equipment|®uch as commercial refrigeration uct', and the Ganaoque Spring and Axle|meet extra-ordinary demands and|UPils, Industrial stokers, return [BEGINNINGS IN 1861 Company Ltd. were surrendered.|had to be undertaken in order to|Pumps. They handie Leyland, | The company had its early be- Since that time operations have|the entire program was carzied|Pelco and Hoover motors, and |ginning in Gananoque, amid the|continued under the name of On-|through entirely without gevern.|ls0 carry a complete stock of | heart of the Thousand Jolands Savio Steel Products Company. |ment assistance, tosis ied by the dleciiiea) de. about 1864, For many years the| In 1954, it added a new plant i i e Oshawa business is associat- company supplied springs and at Milton, in Halton County,' em-|, ony, Adjustments and revisionsleq with the Leyland Electric Com axles to the then extensive buggy|ploying 150 men to its manufactur- q pany, and the principals in it have ' production facilities during the and wagon industry throughout|ing facilities. post-war period fo meet the ever: had itis association for many Canada, in later years under the| Tne company currently supplies changing needs of the automotive ; 7 name of the Gananoque Spring and|the great eth of chassis as Sane New buildings have been| The fact that the any's » wl bit 4, ee, Axle Company Ltd. To better serve|poth helical and flat, required for|erected and more up-to-date ma-|Plant here takes care of all war- , > i RR. the needs of Spring and Axle Com- the Canadian automotive industry.|chinery installed. 1t is now felt) t'v work in Toronto Drags st . NT NING MODERN FACTORY ~~ pany Ltd., of Chatham, Ontario,|Other products produced in large|the company is in an excellent ess Lo Ogawa. Righ a NASH ALUMINUM AND KOOLVE ANNIN ' was acquired in 1909. volume are automobile and truck|position to supply any demands for|foundations of a substan . SCOTTISH BACKGROUND As the horse-drawn vehicle busi-|bumpers, plastic materials in alits products which may be made RL being 1a a P ™ Pictou in Nova Scot ness declined and the automotive|large range of types, sizes, colors,|upon it. It is, fo course, the policy|S® 3 Sho | ack Biddul h Store Is | Cte In ova Bestia Became 3 vehicle business began to expand,|etc., for both automotive and non-|of the company to produce goods| Walmsely said. win ompanies Ww ! ng : al ofithe company undertook extencivelautomotive use, axle and drive that are second to none in quality! 200 highlanders from Scotlan d|changes in plants and equipment shafts and in addition turns out a and dependability, and modern and will continue to be employed to to keep pace with the demands for'large volume of plated parts for ajup-to-date practices and facilities, this end. Phenominal Progress Electrical Goods Centre ¥ -- x Coy ail Vent Awnings, Limited, was coast to coast. In 1949 the Kool-| Within a few brief years, tele- Pag 1949 By Cyril A. and|Vent plant encompassed 5,600| vision has become one of the main 4 . Ralph L. Schofield, two Oshawa| square feet. In 1956 the combined lines at Jack Biddulph electrical hi Oshawa s Finest Insurance men ,who saw the pos-| plants have expanded to 26,000|appliances store. Seven name j . ss sibilities for a new product in Can-|square feet. Beginning with 10 em-|brands" are stocked, chief among ada and established the awning|ployecs, the entire staff now num-|whicit are: Westinghouse, Dumont, business in their home town. They ters 60. |RCA Victor, Crosley, Columbia employed local labour and as their| Recently, once more with a view and Motorola, This is one of the| ¥ ; i numbers grew the factory staff be-to serving their fellow-citizens in| comparatively few TV sales depots Be iy came unionized. The revolutionary|the best possible manner, the com-|which maintains its own staff of ' 1 og aluminum awning soon became|panies opened a direct factory re-|technicians so that prompt, train- ; ul recognized all-weather protection,| tail sales branch with offices|ed service is available should a dg: bs pi and dealers were appointed thro-(and showroom right at their plant. burned-out tube or the like, mar 1 ughout the country to handle the They appointed Stanley Gales a|viewing pleasure at any time. : L ? 7 ever-growing demand. long-time resident of Oshawa, as| However this latter development i ; 9" By 1932 the Schofield brothers hrauch Manager. Yi sales dive has not, in any way, overshadow- aiso recognized the popularity of|inc udes Herbert Maynard, Mitche ed those electrical and hardware the aluminum combination storm- Glecoff 'and William Human, all J : sg svreen windows, doors and jalous- wel-known Oshawa men, i lines for Which Jack Budiiph has ies, and increased the size of their| As Oshawa progresses so it is only Gilcwa gent Beatty : ww plant on Bruce Street to establish) anticipated the twin companies will | °/ oh o a A En. Ontario 9 p Nash Alumunum Limited. The continue to progress to maintain Washers made in Fergus, . fe 3 This includes automatic washers, £7 Vi y e, their position among the commun- \ | Nash eonpany has grown apac p g dryers, ironers, floor polishers, and has dealer representation from ity's leading Industries. | WOMEN'S TOUCH i n . " Proposes Changes |. mum The Ideal Location for Your New Home |in his office for the first time since] es and water heaters. Always In Fire-Fight Act a library was built in 1929. Ald. , "pig seller is the conventional Located on Rossland Road West in the City of Oshawa, ROSSLYNN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION is sit- Vr Frances Stacey casting a house-|type of electric washing machine, wifely eye at the shabby blinds| From a small begining in 1945, uated in Oshawa's finest residential area, offering you MAXIMUM INVESTMENT PROTECTION for 4 a 7 t . i S staff of eight at HAMILTON (CP) -- Proposed hetween mayors and provincial moved that an estimate be ob- the firm has a sta ht a legislation amending the Fire|oificials before the bill is ap- (tained on cost of replacements, |present. Its well-known location is YOUR new home because: Fighters Act was described Sun-|proved. | |i 3 Simcoe 5. orth. Sue store day night by Mayor Lloyd Jack-| The bill given first reading in the| In telegrams Saturday to Pre-| oc. 125 Deen Kept MOLErnizec Inj on as a move by the provincial {agi Ds AA y fad : viding "| every feature, having been rede- ei : . Fovernment to invade the auton- epslatme ay slated lor er ome Qéderal Noo: signed geveral fimes 30 Slit the ® Subdivision engineering has been supervised by the City Home designs, construction materials and methods ici S$ | ses changes i : ie . Y; . i at uirements of e appliance busi- : : i i Aga of a, Tanger a he Tous Bo ow the bill be Posrd ness . it ad iy of Oshawa Planning Board and Engineering Department. MUST meet the standards of the Central Mortgage and yor, -pres PE smissals p /ith- . : : : : . . ae the Ontario Association of Mayors municipal councils, to expedite {drawn or delayed until such al Goer sous jervice 2 sarelul The rest is the ultimate in modern community plan« Housing Corporation. This is YOUR BEST assurance of au eeves, appealed by telegram collective bargaining procedure as this city and several larger explanation of any of e goods on ning. ide streets, lai i i i i to the mayors cf 18 Ontario cities |and gives the fire fighters the right municipalities in the province are|display is always a feature of serv- 3 a ghd d out to control traffic, make this long term investment protection, [to join a united effort to oppose|to bargain for cumulative sick |given opportunity to present their|ice at Biddulph's. Visitors are a safe area in which to rear your children, the hill and call. j for a meeting leave gratuities and pensions. objections. always welcome in the store. i Thi o tirel ved from factories and rail a il ah - -- -- _--P-@pF i ; 2 is area is entirely remov r - Wide deep lots, and deep set-backs from street lines for wavs, ond thus Ry from. factory. smoke and dirt - I the homes, lend a spacious atmosphere to the area, and YS ; ; and excessive noise, permit maximum beauty of landscaping. GA COMPANY Sensible building restrictions protect the value of ALL @® 20-minute bus service -- Close to elementary school -- @ homes in the area, Close to churches -- Close to shopping site development. LIMITED pping BUILDING PROGRESS . . . Is Evident Throughout The Entire Oshawa Area! . . . And We Are Equipped To Handle Any Major Construction To Your Entire Satisfaction! STRUCTURAL STEEL - FABRICATED & ERECTED FOR ALL TYPES OF BUILDINGS Guaranteed Workmanship in MASONRY - BRICKLAYING - ROOFING CARPENTRY and CONCRETE WORK EARLY INQUIRIES REQUESTED Your early enquiries are solicited for 1956 homes, as present sales volume indicates we shall be entirely sold out quite early in the year. We have house plans available for inspection, and will be pleased to offer our experienced assistance in selecting the home and lot suited to your needs, and arranging N.H.A. loan applications for approval. For further information call er phene. GAY Company Limited | pags] YNN ESTATES LTD. 94 Bruce Oshawa RA 8-8641 ROSSLAND ROAD WEST & FERNHILL BLVD. CONTRACTORS 0 ery & 1 OF COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL & ALL Types oF sulbings || Office, RA 5-2206 Evenings, RA 5-6266