The Junction loses the only plant in Canada for fine hair brushes 1908

1908 Canadian Grocer, BRUSH FACTORY SOLD. The Stevens-Hepner Company, brush and broom manufacturers, Port Elgin, Ont., have bought the plant, patents and goodwill of the Dominion Brush & Mirror Co., of West Toronto, and will move the plant to Port Elgin about October 15. This is understood to be the only plant in Canada for the manufacture of fine hair and clothes brushes, and the machinery and process of manufacture are covered by valuable patents. The Dominion Brush & Mirror Co. have been employing about 20 men, and most of this staff will be taken to Port Elgin.

Leave a Reply