Llanwern Steel Works

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Showing production processes in the Llanwern steel works.

1996 footage showing production processes in the steel industry ( a traditional primary industry) from the Llanwern steel works. Features the rolling mill section and spectacular shots of the rolling steel without commentary. Steel works now owned by the TNC Tata.
From: News Stockshots
First Broadcast : 22 January 1996

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 9-11,11-14,14-16

Subject : Geography

Topic : Economic activity

Keywords : Steel industry, Primary industry, TNC, Trans-national corporation, Rolling mill, Llanwern, Applied science, Science in the workplace

Notes : Good case study of a TNC based in Wales; use as an illustration of modern manufacturing techniques. Also can be used in applied science - science in the workplace topic. No commentary so can be used in English medium or Welsh medium education.

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