of Canadian Admiral Corporation, and sold some of their appliances under that name. In 1981, the company moved its head office to Mississauga, Ontario, and starting the next year, the downtown Toronto operations were slowly sold off. , the former location on Strachan Avenue, along with the nearby Massey Ferguson plants, were being redeveloped as housing and commercial space. Until July 2014, all that remained was the landmark giant blue and white Inglis billboard, installed in 1975 on a small part of one of the old buildings not demolished. It was aimed at the Gardiner Expressway and frequently flashed inspirational quotes to passing motorists. The sign was removed in July 2014 after Whirlpool and Pattison Outdoor Advertising decided that condo buildings were obscuring the view of the sign and it was no longer viable. Fate Whirlpool Corporation acquired a majority interest of Inglis in 1987 and changed the company's name to Whirlpool Canada in 2001. "Inglis" is now a brand of household appliances from Whirlpool marketed primarily in Canada. In the United States, Inglis appliances are sold at Best Buy stores. References External links Photography of Chris Smart - Abandoned Inglis building in Toronto. City of Toronto Archive photos from the Inglis plant and area Engine manufacturers of Canada Whirlpool Corporation brands Inglis Marine engine manufacturers World War II military equipment of Canada Former defence companies of Canada Defunct manufacturing companies of Canada