Emory E. Peter, Founding President
In 1914, when CTI was incorporated, we employed 40 men and utilized 50,000 square ft. in the Soo Terminal at 15th and Jefferson Streets, Chicago, IL

During and after WWI the company paid dividends to shareholders of record in the form of 40% in cash and 60% in Liberty Bonds.

A young Herb Haigh began his career at Chicago Tube and Iron in 1918 with no more than his high school education. By 1919 (20 yrs. old), Mr. Haigh was the manager of the tube department, showing promise and good business acumen.

By 1921 (22 yrs. old), Mr. Haigh qualified as a Board of Director by being “loaned” 1 share of company stock to allow him to act as Corporate Secretary.

In March 1921, the company relocated to2531 West 48th Street, Chicago, IL

By 1922 (23 yrs. old), Mr. Haigh was the Assistant Sales Manager

By 1923, Mr. Haigh held 24 shares of company stock

By 1924 Mr. Haigh held 45 shares of company stock, 21 awarded for appreciation of his dedicated service to the company.

In 1929 everyone took a cut in pay. Office workers did paperwork until 4:00 p.m. then put overalls on and loaded pipe by hand.

1933 our plant on 48th St. was hit by a tornado. The northwest corner of our second floor was hit, and the roof was dumped into our office thru the skylights.