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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
16
New industrial construction becomes a major factor in steel demand as metal working firms plan expansion. A locomotive maker allocates millions for plant additions while an electric company undertakes new equipment projects amid automotive growth.
The article notes widespread new plant construction and ongoing work across lines. Orders for machine tools reach hundreds of thousands of dollars with one company seeking about 200 machines. Demand has grown, easing fears of tool resale after war work. Washington reports France buying $25 million in tools from the U S Government surplus, paid with 10 year French bonds.
French purchases of marine engines are reported in Chicago as American wartime speed and efficiency inspire French buyers and accelerate postwar shipping equipment. The note highlights the cross Atlantic trade push and industrial ties shaping marine power developments.
Emmanuel Pironneau, a renowned French consulting engineer, arrived in the United States to represent large French interests in buying oil burning marine engines. He visited Chicago to negotiate quantities for fishing boats along the French coast and pleasure craft. The piece notes the shift from sailing vessels to powered craft, influenced by wartime naval changes.
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