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FEATURE STORY: A Life in Publishing – Business Facilities’ 40th Anniversary

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Ed found a partner and started publishing a series of industrial buyers guides, which he described as “mini-Thomas Registers.” Just as the enterprise began to build up a head of steam, Ed’s partner defected to the actual Thomas Register, leaving Ed with the task of repaying the loans from the buyers guide venture.

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Edgar T. Coene, Group C Founder And Chairman, Dies At 83

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Ed launched 33 , a trade publication which took its name from the SIC code for the metals, mining and metalworking industry. Ed chose to be his own boss, starting a publishing company specializing in industrial buyers guides and property listings. He also leaves a sister, Jackie Stasiak. The post Edgar T.

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