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which had outgrown the walled city. The steam engines and self-acting spinning machines were bought from
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In 1985, after many neighborhood demonstrations, the site of the old factory was converted into a housing complex and a large park that adopted the name of the factory, becoming the
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The company was founded on
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countries to install and then ensure proper operation, though they were soon replaced by local mechanics. The initial plans were for a workforce of 1,420 as follows:
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