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Show Growing Industry tier Established in Utah In the early twenties, the Columbia Steel company com-pany western subsidiary of the United States Steel, has expanded Its operations many times. Growth of this Industry, shown In a new picture above, is indicative indica-tive of the expansion of industry that can take place in a state where resources are a great as they are in Utah. In addition to its own expansion, the Pacific Coast Cas Iron Pipe company has built a plant for the manufacture of pipe ad-pacent ad-pacent to the Columbia plant at Ironton, using largely products of the latter plant. Columbia contributes $1,000,000 annually to Utah poyrolls. Approximately Approxi-mately 1,000,000 tons of freight are moved annually by the company which brings to the railroads some $2,000,000 in freight revenues. The company's plant near Provo now operates 56 coke ovens with a, ton-coal capacity each. Utah coal coked per day equal 1,025 tons producing pro-ducing 600 tons of metallurgical coke. 13,000,000 cubic feet of gas, 13,000 gallons of tar, together with a quantity of amonium sulphate and motor fuel. The tar is used to produce flotation flota-tion oils and creosote. Amonium sulphate is consumed largely In Pacific Coast states. The company s blast furnace averages approximately approxi-mately 500 tons of pig iron per day and consumes 900 tons of iron ore daily. These materials are manufactured manufac-tured from products of coal and iron mines owned and operated by Columbia Steel compnny m Carbon and Iron counties in Utah. These industries present a marked contrast to the small plant which was built near Cedar City in 1S49-50, and indicate what can can develop when resources are available. |