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Aluminum Mesh prevents internal explosion in fuel containers even when surrounded by fire, says Vulcan Industrial Packaging Ltd
Aluminum Mesh prevents internal explosion in fuel containers even when surrounded by fire, says Vulcan Industrial Packaging Ltd

Aluminum Mesh prevents internal explosion in fuel containers even when surrounded by fire, says Vulcan Industrial Packaging Ltd

Date4/28/1977
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0132342F
Now that's storage! Ralph Devine says he originally started out renting his huge shipping containers to the growing number of families stuck for storage space because they have to move out of their old homes before the new ones are ready.
Now that's storage! Ralph Devine says he originally started out renting his huge shipping containers to the growing number of families stuck for storage space because they have to move out of their old homes before the new ones are ready.
11/18/1986
Rucky receptacle: That's what Roger and Kathi Elliot of Unionville have nicknamed the garbage containers they're franchising as environment savers and advertising vehicles.
Rucky receptacle: That's what Roger and Kathi Elliot of Unionville have nicknamed the garbage containers they're franchising as environment savers and advertising vehicles.
9/25/1989
Garbage giants: North York Council may have put plans for once-a-week garbage collection on hold, but John Murphy fears its just a delaying tactic before council expands use of these huge containers for automated pickup at single family homes
Garbage giants: North York Council may have put plans for once-a-week garbage collection on hold, but John Murphy fears its just a delaying tactic before council expands use of these huge containers for automated pickup at single family homes
9/25/1989
Lynn Dudley, holding control valve which is the heart of swimming pool solar heating system manufactured by Raypak Thermonics (Canada) Ltd., says solar heating may be closer than we think. Dudley, president of Rexdale-based Raypak, says solar assisted home heating systems already may be within the grasp of the average houseowner who wants to save on the fuel bills.
Lynn Dudley, holding control valve which is the heart of swimming pool solar heating system manufactured by Raypak Thermonics (Canada) Ltd., says solar heating may be closer than we think. Dudley, president of Rexdale-based Raypak, says solar assisted home heating systems already may be within the grasp of the average houseowner who wants to save on the fuel bills.
6/8/1977
Two for the price of one, Canadian National says its new deep flat cars can handle twice as many containers now
Two for the price of one, Canadian National says its new deep flat cars can handle twice as many containers now
11/27/1985
Donald H. Lovell, nely-elected president of the Confectionery Manufacturers Association of Canada, is seen on a visit to packaging assembly line at the candy plant of William Neilson Ltd. on Gladstone Ave. Busy packing Danish bars are Antoinette Cauchi (left) and Gwen Strickland. Lovell, 47, is vice-president of marketing and Candy King - especially of his west-end home neighborhood - and unofficially of Canada.
Donald H. Lovell, nely-elected president of the Confectionery Manufacturers Association of Canada, is seen on a visit to packaging assembly line at the candy plant of William Neilson Ltd. on Gladstone Ave. Busy packing Danish bars are Antoinette Cauchi (left) and Gwen Strickland. Lovell, 47, is vice-president of marketing and Candy King - especially of his west-end home neighborhood - and unofficially of Canada.
6/16/1975
Phil Granousky Atlantic packaging Projects Ltd.
Phil Granousky Atlantic packaging Projects Ltd.
5/10/1995
There were some suspicious-looking containers at Exhibition Stadium yesterday as baseball fans tried to keep cool in the summer-like weather. When the(...)
There were some suspicious-looking containers at Exhibition Stadium yesterday as baseball fans tried to keep cool in the summer-like weather. When the(...)
4/12/1977
Alternative fuel: Pat DiFonzo, left, president of Alternative Fuel Systems Ltd., and employee Gian Luigi Turci show parts used to convert car from gasoline to propane.
Alternative fuel: Pat DiFonzo, left, president of Alternative Fuel Systems Ltd., and employee Gian Luigi Turci show parts used to convert car from gasoline to propane.
7/17/1980
defenceman Borje Salming prevents the Colorado player from getting puck despite fact he's sitting on the ice
defenceman Borje Salming prevents the Colorado player from getting puck despite fact he's sitting on the ice
12/12/1979
Plastic strip helps prevents snoring
Plastic strip helps prevents snoring
1/26/1995
Handy features: The Wesston 4000 Four Cup electric kettle includes many features including an automatic shut-off that prevents the appliance from boiling dry
Handy features: The Wesston 4000 Four Cup electric kettle includes many features including an automatic shut-off that prevents the appliance from boiling dry
6/27/1985