29 Jan 2015
London - A report from 8 Nov 1886 revealed that "the tire firm of Pirelli & Co of Milan had now taken in hand the manufacture of electric wires and cables of all descriptions.
"In order to meet the demand for these goods the firm said it was erecting branch works at Spezzia, where the manufacture of submarine cable will form one of the specialities.
"They have taken on a contract from the government to keep in repair all the short submarine lines connecting islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is expected that the new works will be started before the end of the year."
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