She started as a pattern maker for metal casting, and in 1919 was promoted to the finishing shop.

He patented the use of foam patterns embedded in traditional green sand for metal casting.

In its earlier days, the factory was about twice its current size and even included a metal casting division for factory orders.

Spinning, weaving and metal casting industries found their way into town and in 1912, the first coal mine opened.

Other traditional occupations are farming, metal casting, woodcarving, painting, weaving, and pottery.