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"2A THE OSHAWA TIMES, Friday, February 26, 1965 MR. E. H. WA } LKER OF GM ed in 1964. GM Spending Hits Re Spending in Canada for pur- chases, wages and taxes by General Motors of Canada in 1964 reached a new high of $765,000,000, the company re- ported recently. GM of Canada spent $706,000,000 in 1963 and $575,000,000 in 1962. The 1964 spending total includes a record $102,000,000 payroll -- $94,000,000 of which was paid in Osh : stock $1,000,000; Beaverton, $1,100,000 cord 000; London, $6,000,000; Farn- ham, Que., $5,100,000; Stratford, $4,200,000; Preston, $2,800,000; Galt, $2,300,000; Georgetown, $2,200,090; Chatham, $1,700,000; St. Thomas, $1,700,000; Vancou- ver, $1,500,000; Calgary, $1,400,- 0C0; Branttord, $1,300,000; Wood- $1,200,000; Winnipeg, "DEMAND REFLECTS UNDIMINISHED CONSUMER CONFIDENCE" - WALKER Car Industry Foresees New Records In 1965 y E. H. WALKER President and General Manager| General Motors of Canada, Ltd. "Against the present back- ground of a vigorous economy the Canadian automobile indus- try looks forward to a contin- uation of the record-breaking levels of production and sales for both cars and trucks achiev- edly limit sales in the early months of 1965. Persistent short- into the new year could seriously inhibit the industry's over-all perform- ance during. the following 12 ages carrying over months. "The industry's "Thé continuing d d for new vehicles reflects undimin- ished consumer confidence and spending on durable goods, a higher level of national employ- ment, steadily increasing per- sonal savings deposits, readily available credit sources for business and consumer spend- ing at relatively steady low- level interest rates. "The only limiting factors to this picture in the year ahead would include labor difficulties in one or more important seg- ments of industry, drastic and sudden changes in international trade patterns or unexpected economic influences not consist- ent with any present trend. "On balance the Canadian economy is expected to continue its growth in 1965 with the Gross National Product rising about five per cent over 1964. Strength during the year will come primarily from higher ex- ports and climbing capital in- vestment. The latter will con- tinue to make its impact felt in the strengthening truck market. REACH RECORD "Domestic and export produc- tion by the Canadian automobile industry reached a record 648,- 000 cars and trucks in 1964 -- despite strikes and lay-offs caus- ed by strikes -- compared to 633,000 vehicles in 1963, the previous record year. Domes- tic sales reached an all-time high of 726,000 vehicles -- up 72,000 units from the previous year. "The full effect on future sales of production lost in the final quarter of 1964 is still to be assessed. Recent interrup- pr 1965 models in September. "The used car and_ truck market with its direct influences on the new vehicle market can be expected to continue its year- long trend toward low inventor- ies and/ firm prices. This can} have a most healthy effect on the market for new vehicles. confidence that given supply the market could at least equal 1964 levels has been encouraged by the un- d by Cana- dians for cars and trucks ever since the introduction of the "Canadians who bought new passenger cars in 1964. main- tained their previously estab- lished preferences for options and special equipment, luxury models in all price classes and V-8 engines. There waS increas- ing demand for passenger cars in the middle price range and some strengthening in the mar- ket for cars under $2,000, There continues to be a high rate of replacement of older vehicles and an increasing number of multiple car families in Can- ada. The current market strength has also been encourag- ed by the industry's ability to hold the basic price line for the seventh consecutive year. "There are now an estimated 6,445,000 motor vehicles regi- Stered in Canada 370,000 more than a year ago. The re- cord total includes 5,120,000 pas- senger cars and 1,180,000 com- mercial vehicles plus other motor vehicles. The density of vehicle population continues to increase with a motor vehicle for every three Canadians and a passenger car for every 3.8 Canadians. "Earlier predictions of the size of the annual Canadian vehicle market by 1970 have been justified by market strength in the past year. The real _ possibility now exists that steady growth through the remainder of the decade will raise annual market require- ments to 850,000 vehicles com- pared with today's 746,000. PAINT OPERATION IS UNIQUE GM uses a_ down-draft water-washed spray system in its m2inting operations at the South Plant to keep the air pure and eliminate dust and lint from adhering to tions reduced both inventories and sales to abnormally low) levels at year's end. This low level of inventory will undoubt- the painted surface. Each car receives a naptha gas bath to remove dust and acid, then goes through the bonderite or rust inhibitor which a.so serves as a bond- ing agent between the bare metal and the first of two prime coats that follow. Joins and welds are sealed with rubber compound to prevent water and = dust seepage. Wet sanding follows which is an applica- tion of water and fine emery Paper to smooth the prime and ready it for the four final coats of color. Solid color paint jobs take a full work shift--8 hours to com- plete. Two-tone combina- tions take an extra hour and one-half --GM Photo COULTER MANUFACTURING CO. LTD, Serving The Automotive Industry Since 1930! We at Coulter Mfg. Co. Ltd., Oshawa, Ontorio, ond our. associated plants, Comce Stompings Ltd. and Comco Electroplating Ltd., Uxbridge, Onterio, offer you diversified equipment. Each department of our plent is equipped with up-to-date machinery. This equipment ranges from 300 ton presses to spot welders, from die casting to' chrome plating. Skilled operators employing our modern equipment assure you of a top quality product, speed ond economy of production and depend- able service, Our years of progress have given us the opportunity of being entrusted with the manufacturing of a wide variety of ponents for the Canadion Industry . . « coost to coast. --TOP QUALITY PRODUCTS-- _ Because of Modern Equipment, Speed and Economy of Production and Dependable Service-- e poet mrenping and Deep @ Steel ye 1, Breoki and Rolling "s " @ Electro Plating @ Die Designing @ Die Casting @ Die Making @ Painting @ Assembly @ Broaching We Offer The Knowledge and Experience Of 35 Years. ... May We Serve You COULTER MANUFACTURING CO. LTD. 725-4736 28 Richmond St. West Oshawa The company's employment has risen to 19,500 people from 17,700 people a year ago, Totals reported do not include spending or employment by six other GM companies in Canada or by GM of Canada's 1,200 dealers. GM of Canada spent more than $3,200,000 in Canada every working day during 1964. The purchases ranged from sheet steel to office supplies and from industrial diamonds to transla- tion services. The shopping and wage bill exceeded $100,000 in 51 communities of which 21 re- ,. ceived more than a million dol- lars. St. Catharines led the list of miliion dollar cities with $188,000,000. Among the prov- » inces, Ontario received the bulk *-o@f the spending with $725,000,- Because , 000. Spending in Quebec was $30,000,000 up from $15,000,000 in 1963. Cities in which GM of Canada} spent more than a million dol-| Jars last year exclusive of fed- | eral and provincial taxes were: | St. Catharines, $188,000,000; Osh-| awa, $151,100,000; Toronto, | $104;400,000; Windsor, $25,000,900) Montrea!, $24,500,000; Hamilton,) $18,500,000; Kitchener, $13,700,- City-Made Cars Sent Stockholm Last spring GM made the| first shipment of cars from the| ' Jocal harbor since 1960 -- a di- rect ship it of 223 7 | cars by ocean car- -carrier from | Oshawa harbor to Stockholm-- | aboard the "'Isolde", one of a| fleet of | specially 'built car-| carrying ocean ships operated by a Swedish Line. A second shipment of similar size was loaded in June. The} cargoes included both regular) and small-size cars. > GM's exports are usually load-| ed at seaboard. | « The company reported a con-| tinuing gradual increase. in its overseas exports of cars and | trucks last year During the 1964 model year| the company built 15,160 ve- "hicles for export compared to 9,025 in 1963. Oshawa-built cars and trucks} are sold in more than 70 coun-| * tries. Major markets are South) Africa, Australia, Belgium and * South American countries. VISITING HOURS The National Stud Farm is open to visitors from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily including Sundays However at certain times of the} \. year when horses are being vac- cinated the farm is quarantined. | | CITY OWNED Oshawa's Airport was estab- lished as an RCAF flight train- - img school in 1941 and declared surplus in 1945. It was run by the 250-member Oshawa Flying ) Club until late 1947 when the Because Because Because Because Because Herb other cities. « Works t . Assists education. FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT Gilbert Murdoch Q.C. Sam Donnelly Ken Jackson Frank McLellan IMMEDIATE PAST PRES. Ken Crone They Are Interested In Local, Provincial, They Are Interested In Improving Oshawa They Are Interested In Rural and Urban Relations They Are Interested In Bringing New Industry To Oshawa Federal Affairs They Are Interested In More. and Better Parking Facilities Are YOU a Member? These Men Direct the Affairs of The Oshawa Chamber of Commerce PRESIDENT Russell Humphreys Q.C. Mackie SEC George Roberts DIRECTORS William Paynter Murray Maidlow Stanley Lovell RETARY-MANAGER Jack Mann Gordon Garrison Jim Vessey Don Burns Jim McCansh Graham Coulter TREASURER George Rodgers The Following Are Activities of Your Chamber of Commerce + Operates a business protective division and works in co- 6 operation with offices of the better business bureau in 7 » Acts in co-operation with all local organizations 9 attract tourists and conventions to Oshawa and 9. Grea and acts os a centre for tourist information. all educational institutions in promoting adult . Aids industrial exponsion. 8. Works for better liaison. between Oshawa citizens ond » Acts as a centre of information for business and public, : Works to improve the industrial and retail climate. our neighbors throughout the area As members of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, your local Chamber of Commerce, works for sound legislation at all levels of government ond is kept constantly informed of govern- ment matters which offect its members. 10. Supports The Canadian Automotive Museum. Progressive Citizens Support The OSHAWA CHAMBER of COMMERCE They Are Interested In Making Oshawa A Better Place To Live SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT THE CITY OF OSHAWA, during the past few years, has continued to advance, both in population and industry, until today it ranks with many of Canada's great Industrial Centres. It is the eighth city of Ontario. Serving the Community and its economic interests since 1928, the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce also continues to grow and develop. the 1965 membership Roster contains the names of over 500 members; and their support and interest make your Chamber a sub- stantial force, constantly striving to im- prove your interests and the Community. YOUR CHAMBER is often called the con- science and will of the Community . THE "CONSCIENCE" TO PERCEIVE THE city took it over. 4 x MEMBER 1965 NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY, end THE "WILL" TO TAKE EFFECTIVE ACTION REGARDING THOSE NEEDS. Through the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, your views on provincial matters can be made known to the Government of Ontario; in company with more than 843 Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce throughout Canada, your voice is repres- ented to the Government at Ottawa, and the world at large by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The services of the Chamber office are always available to members, to assist in any manner within its means . . . and as a member, your support provides an essential service to your Community, THE OSHAWA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. . . 99 SIMCOE ST. S.. . . 728-1683