Manufacturing Industrialization
Among the projects financed by the EIB we find some dedicated to the production and technological improvement of mechanical machinery. The pictures in this category, which explores projects in Germany and Southern Italy, partially describes the ecological impact of modernization while focusing mostly on what occurred inside the workplaces, thus revealing how such modernity was imagined by institutions and consequently presented to the public. We find working environments like neat offices and futuristic control rooms, and workers dealing with complex machinery and assembly lines.
Gilberto Mazzoli
Tarente: 16 June 1959 / 10 July 1975
Project Tarente, supported by an EIB loan, empowered Finsider (later known as Italsider) in establishing a steel factory in Taranto, Apulia, Southern Italy. Operating from 16 June, 1959, to 10 July, 1975, this initiative marked the construction of the fourth complex of its kind, significantly contributing to the industrialization of the region. The EIB's financial backing played a vital role in realizing this project, fostering economic development in Southern Italy. The Taranto steel factory, as the fourth of its kind, stands as a symbol of industrial growth and progress. The period encompassed by Project Tarente underlines the transformative impact of strategic investments, showcasing the enduring influence of the EIB in advancing regional industrialization.
BEWAG 1: 21 July 1958 / 8 March 1977
Project BEWAG 1 was the first project funded by the EIB in Germany, involving a loan for the construction of a thermal power station in West Berlin. Executed from 21 July, 1958, to 8 March, 1977, this initiative advanced energy infrastructure in the region. The EIB's financial support was instrumental in realizing the construction of the thermal power station, showcasing the bank's commitment to fostering industrial development in Germany. Project BEWAG 1 stands as a pioneering example of the EIB's influence in the German energy sector, contributing to the nation's energy capabilities over the period covered by this transformative project.
WESPA: 30 August 1961 / 23 November 1973
Project WESPA, supported by an EIB loan, significantly contributed to the construction of a factory producing steel valves for industrial use in Patti, Sicily. With construction starting on 30 August 1961 and ending on 23 November 1973, the project increased industrial capabilities in the region. The EIB's financial backing was instrumental in realizing the construction of the steel valve factory, contributing to economic development in Sicily. Project WESPA had a transformative impact of well-directed investments, fostering industrial growth.
Alfa Romeo: 3 March 1959 / 30 September 1966
Project ALFA ROMEO was a collaborative effort between the Italian car manufacturer and the European Investment Bank (EIB). The EIB provided substantial financial support to Alfa Romeo Company for the construction of a state-of-the-art Engine Factory in Pomigliano d’Arco, Naples. This facility, operational from 3 March 1959 to 30 September 1966, was specifically designed for diesel engine production, enhancing Alfa Romeo's manufacturing capabilities.
From a technical perspective, this initiative represented Alfa Romeo's move to diversify its product portfolio and meet the growing market demand for diesel engines. The construction of a dedicated factory underscored the company's commitment to innovation and adapting to the evolving demands of the automotive industry during that period.
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