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Metal Markets: Bill Mair, founder and president of Metal Supermarkets, cuts some of his own products. Sales this year are expected to top $5 million.
Metal Markets: Bill Mair, founder and president of Metal Supermarkets, cuts some of his own products. Sales this year are expected to top $5 million.

Metal Markets: Bill Mair, founder and president of Metal Supermarkets, cuts some of his own products. Sales this year are expected to top $5 million.

Date10/27/1990
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0130337F
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