The Plastics Revolution: The Story Of Nylex
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
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A compelling work of Australian business and industrial history, this volume chronicles the remarkable rise of Nylex, one of Australia's most iconic plastics manufacturers, tracing its journey from humble origins to a dominant force in the nation's post-war manufacturing landscape. Tim Hewat details how the plastics revolution transformed everyday life in Australia, illustrating the ways in which synthetic materials reshaped consumer culture, domestic life, and industrial production throughout the twentieth century. Written with the narrative drive of a business biography, The Plastics Revolution: The Story of Nylex presents the personalities, ambitions, and commercial battles that defined the company's growth, offering readers an intimate look at the entrepreneurs and visionaries who built an empire from polymers and ingenuity. The work also situates Nylex within the broader global story of plastics, arguing that Australia's manufacturing sector was far more innovative and dynamic than popular history has acknowledged. It stands as an authoritative and engaging account of how a single company helped define an era of material transformation.
Author: Tim Hewat
Format: Hardback
Published: 1983, Macmillan
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A compelling work of Australian business and industrial history, this volume chronicles the remarkable rise of Nylex, one of Australia's most iconic plastics manufacturers, tracing its journey from humble origins to a dominant force in the nation's post-war manufacturing landscape. Tim Hewat details how the plastics revolution transformed everyday life in Australia, illustrating the ways in which synthetic materials reshaped consumer culture, domestic life, and industrial production throughout the twentieth century. Written with the narrative drive of a business biography, The Plastics Revolution: The Story of Nylex presents the personalities, ambitions, and commercial battles that defined the company's growth, offering readers an intimate look at the entrepreneurs and visionaries who built an empire from polymers and ingenuity. The work also situates Nylex within the broader global story of plastics, arguing that Australia's manufacturing sector was far more innovative and dynamic than popular history has acknowledged. It stands as an authoritative and engaging account of how a single company helped define an era of material transformation.