The products of the first group are all made at the Falun Mine & Copper Works, based chiefly on the pyrites extracted from the Falun Mine. The other groups consist of by-products obtained at the various works, those of the 2nd group at the Chemical Works at Skutskär and Kvarnsveden, of the 3rd group at the Chemical Works at Bysjön Charcoal Kilns, and of the 4th group at Domnarvet Iron and Steel Works. Pyrites: Sulphuric Acid: Sulphate of Copper: Acetic Acid: Red Ochre: Talcum: Ethyl alcohol: 100/120,000 Tons. Free from arsenic and selenium. Chiefly exported to the wine-growing districts of Southern and 98/100 %, chemically pure, used extensively for the coagulation of 20/30,000 barrels, known for its preservative properties, and consti- 1,300,000 litres (ab. 165,000 gallons), of the purest quality and General Annual Production and Qualities General Turpentine: Wood Tar Oil: G. Bullerforsen Water Power Station. 30000 HP Quite water white. Excellent quality, suitable for soap and similar manufactures. Excellent products for the preservation of wood, branded STORA Exported as pure Methyl Alcohol and as miscible wood naphtha for denaturating purposes. Thomas Phosphate: ab. 200,000 bags of 100 Kilos each. Used for fertilizing purposes. WATER POWER PLANTS AND DISTRIBUTION The Company owns a number of waterfalls, with 200,000 potential HP., of which 107,000 HP. are already equipped (see illustrations), and supplying the motive power, not only for the Company's own industrial establishments, but also to a great extent for the adjoining rural districts. Offices Welfare work For centuries the Company's offices were established at Falun. In the year 1918 the selling, purchasing and book-keeping departments were removed to Stockholm. Extensive measures have been taken for the social welfare of the Company's employees. Social and The majority of the staff and workmen live in houses built and administered by a separate department of the Company, which also endeavours in every way to assist its workmen to acquire dwellings of their own. Furthermore, the Company's stores at the different works supply provisions and other commodities at the lowest possible prices obtained by means of wholesale purchases in Stockholm. The hotels, clubs, and canteens conducted by the Company at the various works are also deserving of mention. For medical attendance and hygiene the Company has its own doctors, nurses, hospitals, country homes for children, recreation homes and baths. Special Welfare Offices have been established for the care, wholly or in part, of the economic interests of the employees. All officials and foremen are granted a pension upon retirement, and lately pensions for workmen have also been arranged to a certain extent. Every employee is also insured against accidents. Last but not least, may be mentioned schools of household and domestic economy for girls and young women, and special industrial |