Northern Rubber opened shop in a newly constructed five-storey factory on the corner of Metcalfe (Huron) and Alice Streets in April 1920 with 60 employees. Work on the building had…

Tires became a hot commodity as first bicycles and then automobiles became popular. In Guelph, several tire manufactures entered into the market intent on making a profit. The only one…

Machine shops are not a new invention. However, the term “machinist” dates back only to the early 18th century and the growth of the Industrial Revolution. These makers of machines and…