Waldhof (factory)

Waldhof was a cellulose factory in Pärnu, Estonia. The factory existed from 1899 to 1915. The factory belonged to the Russian company "Waldhof" (this company, in turn, was subordinated to German concern "Waldhof").[1]

Waldhof in 1904

The factory was established in 1899.[1]

In 1913, about 2000 workers worked on behalf of the factory. The company's annual production was about 80,000 tons of cellulose; of which, about 30% went to external market (England, Belgium, USA etc).[1]

In 1915, the factory was closed. On 20 August 1915, the factory's building was destroyed.[1]

References

  1. EE, Eesti entsüklopeedia. [Encyclopedia of Estonia] A-Ü. Tallinn: Valgus. 2003. p. 634. ISBN 9985701410.
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