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Like many of the businesses that emerged in the 50’s and 60’s throughout the Peace Country, Northern Metalic responded to the various demands that a resource rich region tended to create. As the economy evolved, the demands grew. Mining, forestry, agriculture, transportation, oil and gas, and institutional growth all presented unique supply chain opportunities. Recognizing those opportunities became a hallmark of Northern Metalic’s brand to the extent that most of the Side Group sister companies spent an incubation period inside Northern Metalic Sales. In the late 60’s mining company Dennison Mines was purchasing industrial supplies through Northern Metalic

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