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Category: Heavy Industry

What was the role of a water quality analyst at Belgo?

What was the role of a water quality analyst at Belgo?

Interview with Réjean Loranger, a retired Belgo employee.  Text on screen:  What was the role of a water quality analyst at Belgo?  Close-up of Mr. Réjean Loranger.  Text on […]
What was it like when women started working at Alcan?

What was it like when women started working at Alcan?

Interview with Gilles Fréchette, a retired Alcan employee.  Text on screen: What was it like when women started working at Alcan? Close-up of Mr. Gilles Fréchette. Text on screen: […]
Women to the Rescue

Women to the Rescue

The Second World War changed many things in the Mauricie region. Faced with increased demand and a male workforce on the front lines, Alcan was forced to hire […]
Aluminum Cable

Aluminum Cable

Shawinigan is one of the few cities in America where two aluminum smelters and a cable mill were built. Between 1902 and 1954, it was the only city […]
Potline Workers

Potline Workers

Around 1945, working conditions were difficult for Alcan employees who worked near aluminum pots.
Private Enterprise at Work

Private Enterprise at Work

The expansion of the Saint-Maurice valley was made possible with the large investments of private companies that settled in the region. In particular, they were drawn to the […]