Souvenir History of Kenfig Factory

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A detailed account of factory and its activities, from its construction under wartime conditions to manufacture calcium carbide for use in explosives manufacture. Deals with war years, 1939-45; diversification; expansion; introduction of new plant; Works Council; trade unions; health and safety; etc; etc Closed 1966-67. The history was written by a member of the factory's accounts department to mark the closure. There is no evidence that it was officially endorsed