‘Skill Needed 800,000 Volts BIG’
United Engineers. October 1964.
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In #OCTOBER 1964
‘Dwarfed by the immensity of a new high voltage test facility, the accomplished craftsmen of United Engineers complete the final installation steps. ...’
‘Painting by Robert Lavin’ (1919-1997)
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Electro-Motive Division, General Motors
October 1964
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Certain-teed Products - October 8, 1927
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‘... Each step in the processing the hundred and more products is strictly regulated and watched. Skilled chemists and inspectors carry out a system of constant inspection during all operations.’
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‘Telescoping boom with a boarding-house reach relies on lifelines of Bundy Tubing’
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Bundy Tubing Company. Detroit, Michigan. October 1956.

a tough assignment: “Cut rising production costs in the textile industry by finding a faster way to scour fabrics!” ...’
Mathiesen Chemicals. October 1946.
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In #OCTOBER 1946
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‘A 60-foot Robot that talks Business’
Illustration by Tony Ravielli (1916-1997)
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‘Once again Mathiesen gave its engineers ➡️

In #OCTOBER 1956
‘Paul Bunyan's bowling ball *proves* bearings!’
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‘This game of tenpins would have been fine sport for the “great Lumberman”! ➡️

structure in the U.S. It’s the Thomas J. Lipton, Inc. building at Galveston, where clean lines and a smooth exterior bear mute testimony to the efficiency of GPX Plastic-faced #plywood. ...’
Georgia-Pacific Plywood Company.
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Gilbert Quality Papers. September 1939
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