Geigy Magazine (1950-1959)

Sponsored documentary made for Geigy showing how their work benefits coal mining industry and aircraft safety. The Cresswell Pit Disaster is mentioned. The causes of underground fires were investigated by a working party. Frictional heating was found to be the cause of this particular fire. Geigy (?) have discovered that constructing a “non-flam“ belt for the pulley system used in underground mining was essential. We see various stages in making the special fire resistant compound in a laboratory (PVC?). Various shots of work in the laboratory to construct the special rubberised compound. We are shown the fire resistant qualities of PVC compared to rubber. Trafford Park, Manchester - Geigy factory where this plasticised substance is manufactured in bulk. Various shots of work at the factory. Section showing how Geigy products are used in the jet engine industry. Various shots of aircraft, their engines and work in the Geigy factory to produce synthetic lubricants for aircraft. “Geigy l