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884 X. MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES OF SWEDEN.
Scissors’ Factory at Tunafors.
8,000,000 kronor. Most of the factories are, however, small, so that
only for 19 of them does the yearly value of production exceed 100,000
kronor.
Several of the factories also have foundries and mechanical works,
so that Eskilstuna on the whole is one of the most important
industrial centers of our country. The largest establishments are those
of Munktell, mentioned several times above, and of Tunafors, near the
town.
In connection with Eskilstuna, we may here also mention Karl
Gustafs städs gevärsfaktori (rifle factory), founded in 1814 and situated
close to the town. 541 workmen were employed here in 1900, and the
value of production amounted to 1,296,016 kronor. Rifles and carabines
for the Government’s account are manufactured here. Karl Gustafs städs
rifle factory and Huskvarna factory of arms are the only rifle
factories in the country.
Gold, silver, and tin articles.
The official statistics for 1900 comprise 14 factories for gold and silver
manufactures, with 576 workmen and a total value of production of 1,322,000 kronor.
Concerning the production of gold, silver, and tin articles in the kingdom, there
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