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Krefeld (krā`fĕlt), city (1994 pop. 249,560), North Rhine–Westphalia, W Germany, a port on the Rhine River. It is the center of the German silk and velvet industry, and is a major rail hub and textile center. Other manufactures include quality steels, machinery, clothing, chemicals, and dyes. Krefeld was chartered in 1373 and was an important linen-weaving center until it passed (1702) to Prussia. The silk industry, encouraged by a monopoly given to the city by Frederick II of Prussia, soon replaced linen weaving; and in the 20th cent. the manufacture of artificial silk became important. In 1929 the neighboring town of Uerdingen was incorporated into Krefeld. The city was heavily damaged in World War II. A former spelling is Crefeld. Krefeld a city in Germany, in W North Rhine-Westphalia: textile industries. Pop.: 238 565 (2003 est.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Kusters Paper, Krefeld, Germany, displayed its latest developments in the fields of calendars, shoe presses and rolls at the recent EXFOR exhibit in Montreal. The copper roll was invented by Derichs Maschinen- und Apparatebau GmbH in Krefeld, Germany. When asked in 1970 to mount a show at the Museum Haus Lange in Krefeld. |
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