Samuel, Son & Co.
Canadian multinational company
Samuel, Son & Co. is a Canadian multinational company specializing in metal processing, distribution, and industrial products. As of 2018, the company has over 5,200 employees and is one of the largest processors and distributors of metal products in North America.
History
The business was originally founded by brothers Mark and Lewis Samuel in 1855 as "M & L Samuel" in downtown Toronto. The company operated out of the Coffin Block Building until 1881. A larger location was built in 1907 at King Street and Spadina Avenue in Toronto's Garment District (now the Entertainment District).
In 1931, ownership of the company was transferred to Sigmund Samuel, and it was renamed as Samuel, Son & Co. In 1956, the company expanded into the Montreal area with the opening of "Samuel & Fils", its first location outside of Toronto. In 1960, Samuel moved its headquarters to neighbouring Mississauga as the construction of the Gardiner Expressway provided growth west of Toronto.
On April 29, 1962, Sigmund Samuel died, leaving his grandson Ernest L. Samuel as his successor.
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