Columbia Center for Oral History Portal > Oral history interview with Thomas Brady, 1975.Biographical NoteGroup manager, purchasing.
Scope and ContentsFrench-English character of Montreal; American influence in Canada; Whittall Can's seasonal packing; merger with Continental Can; new Canadian plants; responsibilities as division purchasing agent; priorities, World War II; tinplate supply; introduction of composite can; acquisition of Gair Company and automotive parts business; growth in beverage canning; boxboard; increase in self-manufacturing by canners; organization of Canadian purchasing functions; autonomy of Canadian operations.
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