One of a series of films made by the National Associaton of Manufacturers to promote American business, this film consists of various segments. First segment shows the manufacture of mine sweeper ships for the U.S. Navy at the Bellingham Washington Shipyards. Many parts of the ship are created by hand, while other parts are constructed with modern techniques. Resorcinol glue, also known as resorcinol-formaldahyde, is used to make structure members. This is an adhesive combination of resin and hardener that withstands long-term water immersion and has high resistance to ultraviolet light.The adhesive, introduced in 1943, has been popular in aircraft and boat construction.
At 3:20, a patriotic segment "A Message from Industry to You" focuses on freedom, including economic freedom that makes America great.
At 4:00 is a segment about an easy and innovative way to move via Allied Van Lines, which uses large cardboard boxes to pack possessions and move them on a large truck.
At 8:20 the use of magnets in industry is shown, including to sort defects from enamel paint. Magnets are used in power plants, to sort iron elements from coal in an electrical plant, etc.
At 11:20, a goldfish farm is profiled in Kentucky.
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