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electric power industry.
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All kinds of electrical apparatus are now produced by the three largest of the
above-mentioned firms. Electrical instruments are manufactured by Graham
Brothers, a firm also known for its electric lifts. Considerable quantities of
electric wiring are produced by Max Sieverts fabriks aktiebolag, Sundbyberg, and
by Liljeholmens kabelfabriks aktiebolag, Stockholm. The first-named firm,
which was founded in 1888, has also, in recent years, taken up the
manufacture of the important articles iron- and lead-armatured cables. The value of
the output for 1912 amounted to over 3 million kronor.
Porcelain insulators are manufactured by the Rörstrand porcelain factory, and
to some extent by the Gustavsberg porcelain factory. Insulating tubes are made
by Elektriska rörfabriken, Södertälje.
Storage batteries are manufactured on the alkali principle by Nya aktiebolaget
Jungnerackumulatom, whose products are rather extensively used for electric
locomotives, in service within industrial establishments and for similar traction
purposes. Lead accumulators are imported.
Workshop of the Allmänna Svenska Elektriska Aktiebolaget {A. S. E. 4.), Västerås.
Electric Power Industry.
Ever since the introduction of electricity has made it possible to
transmit power over great distances, important industrial undertakings
have been established, in Sweden as elsewhere, with the object of
transmitting and distributing power from central sources. Thus the
possession of water-power has, in Sweden, given rise to a power-industry
which has greatly developed during the .last 20 years. The first really
30—133179. Sweden. II.
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