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Big savings: Martin Foster, general foreman in Algoma's maintenance department, says machine maintenance costs have been cut by 40 per cent
Big savings: Martin Foster, general foreman in Algoma's maintenance department, says machine maintenance costs have been cut by 40 per cent

Big savings: Martin Foster, general foreman in Algoma's maintenance department, says machine maintenance costs have been cut by 40 per cent

Date8/13/1992
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  • Big savings: Martin Foster, general foreman in Algoma's maintenance department, says machine maintenance costs have been cut by 40 per cent
  • Big savings: Martin Foster; general foreman in Algoma's maintenance department; says machine maintenance costs have been cut by 40 per cent.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Big savings: Martin Foster; general foreman in Algoma's maintenance department; says machine maintenance costs have been cut by 40 per cent.
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