Terni Steel Works
From Graces Guide
This entry refers to the heavy industrial complex established in Terni, Umbria, in the late 19th century to produce iron and steel.
1884 Vincenzo Stefano Breda established the Società Alti Forni, Fonderie e Acciaiere di Terni (SAFFAT).
1903 Breda died and the business passed into the hands of Attilio Odero and Guiseppe Orlado.
1922 The company changed its name to Terni Società per l'industria et Elettricita
The above information is condensed from the ARVEDI AST website.
1937 The plant became part of Finsider, which was purchased in 1980 by Ilva group.
See Engineering 1887/06/10 for a description, with plans, of the 'Terni Steel Works'.
See The Engineer 1907/03/08 for a description and drawing of the 108-ton pneumatic hammer.
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