This maker of woodworking machinery tooling is now known as Galt Wood Tool (1989) Ltd. It was founded 1913 as the Canadian arm of Pennsylvania-based cutter-head manufacturer Samuel J. Shimer & Sons. Eventually the Canadian operations were purchased from the parent company, and then operated as Galt Wood Tool & Machine Co.
From January 1922 Canadian Woodworker and Furniture Manufacturer
See also the entry for Galt-Canadian Woodworking Machinery Ltd..
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Information Sources
- Industry Canada's Corporate Database provided the following information.
Start date |
End date |
Business name |
1916-05-13 |
1956-09-27 |
SHIMER CUTTER HEAD CO. OF CANADA, LIMITED |
1956-09-27 |
1972-05-02 |
GALT WOOD TOOL AND MACHINE CO., LTD. |
1972-05-02 |
Present |
GALT WOOD TOOL LIMITED |