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Calian and Chemtrade operate in cyclical industries, which adds risk. What’s more, they have relied on acquisitions to expand. However, their new businesses should continue to spur their growth—and their dividends. CALIAN GROUP LTD. $28 (Toronto symbol CGY; High-Growth Dividend Payer Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; s/o: 7.5 million; Market cap: $210.0 million; Dividend yield: 4.0%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.calian.com) has two main divisions: Business and Technology Services (which supplies 75% of the company’s revenue) provides engineers, health care workers and other skilled professionals on a contract basis; and Systems Engineering (25% of revenue) sells hardware and software for testing, operating and managing satellite and other communication systems. Calian pays a quarterly dividend of $0.28 for a high 4.0% yield. The company raised its dividend five times between 2010 and 2012, but hasn’t raised it since. In May 2017, Calian paid $9.0 million for International Safety Research Inc. That firm specializes in nuclear safety and emergency preparedness. It should add…