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professional engineer (P.Eng.), subsequently became president of the company, after 30 years as an employee of the firm. The transaction occurred after the trio completed several years of transition preparation to ensure the stability of the firm. The two McLaren's signed the sale documents as one of their last acts before stepping away, each for different reasons. Jim retired, while
Malcolm left his position for health reasons. There are still McLarens at Allied, however. A third brother, Douglas McLaren, continued as both a part owner and as the company's Electrical Superintendent. His sons, Jason and Marcus, as well as Jim McLaren's son, Ward, remained with the company as well.
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